Crane Guy Drama Ends

From AP:

Atlanta Crane Standoff Ends
Saturday, May 28, 2005

ATLANTA — A homicide suspect who spent 56 hours perched on an 18-story construction crane was in custody early Saturday after police climbed the structure and arrested him, authorities said.

"Apparently, he was thirsty," said Atlanta police Sgt. John Quigley.

The man, identified as Carl Edward Roland, got onto the crane around 5 p.m. Wednesday and told police he was thinking of killing himself by jumping, police spokesman Sgt. John Quigley said.

Roland is wanted by the Pinellas County, Fla., sheriff's department in the death of ex-girlfriend Jennifer L. Gonzalez, 36, whose body found Tuesday. An arrest warrant affidavit accuses Roland of strangling Gonzalez and dumping her body in a pond behind the apartment complex where she lived.

So, Roland got thirsty.

Police had previously offered him food and water, but he refused.

Note to alleged murderers: If during a standoff with police you are cornered on an 18-story construction crane and they offer you hydration, accept it.