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Bible-Toting Hijacker: 'Christ Is Coming Soon'

Acted on 'revelation,' with 'Father, Son and Holy Ghost' riding shotgun

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(Newser) – The Bolivian man who commandeered a Mexican airliner today told authorities he was acting after a divine revelation, the AP reports, under the premise that today’s date—9/9/09—is the satanic number 666 upside down. Jose Flores, 44, told airline attendants that he and three others were taking control; his companions, police later learned, were “the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.”

Flores spoke briefly with reporters after he was detained, saying he’d taken over the plane with “juice can with some little lights I attached.” He added, “Christ is coming soon.”

Bolivian Jose Flores gestures while being shown to the press at Mexico City's airport today.
Bolivian Jose Flores gestures while being shown to the press at Mexico City's airport today.   (AP Photo)
Jose Flores, 44, speaks to the press after his arrest at Mexico City's airport today.
Jose Flores, 44, speaks to the press after his arrest at Mexico City's airport today.   (AP Photo)
Jose Flores, 44, of Bolivia, gestures as he is shown to the press after his arrest at Mexico City's airport today.
Jose Flores, 44, of Bolivia, gestures as he is shown to the press after his arrest at Mexico City's airport today.   (AP Photo)
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andyb
Sep 9, 09 6:51 PM CDT
Just more proof that there are bad eggs in all groups of people, not just Muslims/Middle Easterners Reply
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JoeQ
Sep 9, 09 6:54 PM CDT
Those Mexican cops are hooded. Now that's bad-ass! Reply
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Dr.Gonzo
Sep 10, 09 9:33 AM CDT
Yea God didnt see that coming or he would have sent Chuck Norris
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dontlikeyou
Sep 10, 09 2:58 PM CDT
Hooded cops? You think that's bad ass until they bust in your door and put a black hood on your stupid ass.
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drlarrymitchell
Sep 9, 09 7:03 PM CDT
Christ is coming soon- but he'd better wear a condom, Reply
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