The Missing iPad
Mr. Duncan also claimed an iPad was missing.
He said he had the serial number for the iPad.
He stated he had given the serial number to the police.
He believed the iPad was also pawned by Ms. Thomas.
However, the iPad was not listed on the pawn receipts presented.
The Camcorder
Mr. Duncan testified about a camcorder.
He said the camcorder was taken from his home.
He identified it on the pawn receipt.
He stated the camcorder was his.
Ms. Thomas did not directly address the camcorder.
The Timeline of Discovery
Mr. Duncan explained the sequence of events.
He discovered money missing from his checking account in September or October.
He called Ms. Thomas about it.
She admitted to taking the money and promised to repay it.
Shortly after this, he discovered items missing from his home.
He then checked Ms. Thomas's pawn records.
He found his missing items listed on her pawn record.
Confrontation and Apology
Mr. Duncan described the discussion he had with Ms. Thomas.
He asked her why she was stealing from them after all they had done for her.
He mentioned helping her with evictions and utility payments.
Ms. Thomas's response was that she was sorry.
She said she didn't know why she did it.
She also promised to repay them.
Mr. Duncan confirmed she said this to both him and her mother.
Ms. Thomas's mother confirmed this was true.
Ms. Thomas's Perspective
Ms. Thomas stated she had apologized repeatedly.
She claimed they had agreed to work things out within the family.
She said Mr. Duncan agreed not to press charges.
She believed this was so they could resolve it between themselves.
She then accused Mr. Duncan of going against his word.
She stated he decided to put her in jail for 10 days.
This took her away from both of her children.
She described her daughter witnessing adult fights and situations.
She wished the situation had been handled better.
She felt it created a rift in their family.
Judge Judy's Ruling
Judge Judy acknowledged Ms. Thomas's feelings.
However, she stated that Ms. Thomas's actions precipitated the situation.
Ms. Thomas completely understood this.
Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Mr. Duncan.
She awarded him $2,300.