12/20/2025
A Massachusetts woman who allegedly released a swarm of bees on sheriff's deputies trying to carry out an eviction has been arrested in Tennessee after failing to show up for her own trial.
Rebecca "Rorie" Woods, in her late 50s, was scheduled to face charges for the buzzing attack but decided to flee instead, trading a courtroom appearance for a life on the run. The original incident became one of the most talked-about bizarre crime stories in recent memory, with deputies allegedly being swarmed by the insects as they attempted to serve eviction papers at her property.
Woods was eventually tracked down in Tennessee and taken into custody, now facing additional charges for skipping bail on top of the original allegations. Legal experts say the case highlights just how creative, and desperate, some people can get when facing eviction, though using bees as a weapon takes things to an entirely different level.
- SOURCES: Newser, MassLive