Top 20 Craziest Things to Ever Happen at Walmart

Top 20 Craziest Things to Ever Happen at Walmart

Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 20 Craziest Things To Happen At Walmart.

#20: A Side Job

Many people take on multiple jobs to make ends meet, and Walmart may be the perfect way to earn a couple of extra bucks... though maybe stick to cashiering and not solicitation... especially if it’s sexual. In 2013, 22-year-old Foster Bills decided to use his store’s bathroom in some unsavory ways. After police conducted an undercover investigation, they discovered that Bills had made arrangements with clients via Craigslist. He’d meet them in the Walmart bathroom and, well... let’s just say it was an employee discount that led to him being arrested.


#19: Got Milk?

Sometimes, theft happens. And sometimes, theft is hilariously odd. The things that people steal don’t always make sense, as is the case with this 18-year-old who decided that he really, really need a gallon of milk... or two... or twenty-six...? This sounds like a dare gone horribly wrong, especially since the milk thief was dressed as a cow that decided to go all Robin Hood and hand out what he’d stolen. How moving. We can’t decide what’s weirder: the fact that he committed the crime, or the fact that he didn’t get caught on the spot.


#18: What’s in Your Wallet?

When it’s finally time to replace that old wallet, we’ve all secretly hoped that we’d find a random stash of money inside our new one. Usually, we just end up with one of those placeholder cards for where our driver’s license will go, but in 2009 a Walmart customer in Massachusetts found something... else. We’re not sure how we’d react to finding one human tooth, let alone TEN of them, but police confirmed that yes, the new wallet had human teeth inside. Next time you buy a wallet, be sure to check ALL the compartments. And employees? Triple check your inventory before it goes out on the floor.



#17: An Exorcism

To be fair, this may not seem that odd if you’ve ever gone to Walmart on Black Friday. Customers tend to lose their collective minds and leave you whispering a quick prayer to a higher power. That’s not the case with this particular 2013 story, though, as a woman’s ex-husband and son truly believed that she’d been possessed. They arranged a meeting in the parking lot of their local Walmart and locked the woman in the car with two priests who threw “sacred oil” on her to exorcise her “demons.” We know exes can be hard to deal with, but this maaaaay have taken things too far.



#16: When You REALLY Need Socks

What’s odder than a cow-suited robbery? A birthday suited one! In 2012, a Walmart in Pennsylvania was introduced to Verdon Lamont Taylor, who’d completely stripped down in the parking lot and waltzed into the store for... socks (0:11)? We’re not sure if that was his end goal as he’d removed his outside with the rest of the clothing, but when he got to the Customer Service counter he reached into a bag, grabbed a pair of socks, took them out the package, and put them on before heading to the back of the store (0:25). Maybe Walmart just has really great socks?



#15: Breaking Walmart?

Not that we condone people trying to imitate Walter White, but if you’re gonna do it, maybe don’t do it in public? And yes, having the tools in your backpack and bringing them into the bathroom counts as doing it in public. And this Kentucky Walmart isn’t even the only hot spot for a would-be mobile meth lab. Jennifer Vaughn-Culp attempted to use a soda bottle while she was in a Missouri Walmart in 2012. She, at least, tried to be discreet and hide the bottle in her purse, but the same can’t be said for Elizabeth Alisha Greta Halfmoon, who tried to mix meth right on the shelves in the back of the store.


#14: Congratulations, It’s a Walmart Birth

While some parents name their kids after the place they were born, it may be best to stick with a more common name in this case (0:00). Walmart probably isn’t the most ideal place to give birth, but that’s exactly what happened to a 16-year-old girl back in 2013. After delivering her new baby boy in the Canon City Walmart bathroom, things went from awkward to panic inducing since the baby wasn’t breathing. Fortunately, one of the employees was quick to give the newborn CPR (1:01). The miracle of life, brought to you by your local Colorado Walmart (0:34). Save money. Live better.



#13: Murder

This definitely wasn’t the holiday chaos that shoppers had in mind. At a Walmart in South Carolina, customers got to bare witness to Avery Blandin attacking his wife (PIC 1), Lilia Blandin (PIC 2), while she was working at the bank inside the store in 2011. Avery repeatedly stabbed his wife who, tragically, died from her injuries in the hospital (0:34). Avery tried to flee the scene, but crashed his SUV and was then apprehended by authorities (0:50). In a bizarre twist, the store didn’t close during the investigation, as customers were able to continue shopping despite the vicious crime that had taken place (1:02).



#12: Sex and the Walmart

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to try out your latest purchase, especially if it’ll lead to some sexy times. We should put extra emphasis on the word purchase and stress the importance of trying it out at home. After stealing some KY Jelly from a Walmart in Kansas in 2012, Julian Call and Tina Gianakon decided to... try it. In the store. In the middle of the store. We understand feeling passionate about your partner of choice, but could you maaaaaybe wait until you get home?


#11: Much Worse Than a Sneeze
In the summer of 2013, a woman was texting in the aisle at a New Castle, Delaware Walmart when 22-year old Frank Short Jr. threw something onto her leg. When the woman realized what the white substance was, she sought help from employees. Short Jr. was arrested, and first claimed to have sneezed on the poor woman, then to have spat on her. But he eventually admitted the truth, which was even more disgusting. He reportedly described himself as a 'loner' who '[got] a thrill out of such an act'. It wasn’t the first woman he'd done this too, either, having done the same at a K-Mart. Gross.


#10: You May Now Kiss the Bride In Aisle 5

Sometimes, a love connection happens while shopping for those low, low prices. Such was the case for Wayne Brandenburg, who fell for a cashier at a Walmart in North Carolina. You know how the saying goes: first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a spot on our top ten list. We understand the romantic undertones of having a wedding where you first met, but you may get a few odd looks if your dream venue puts you in the middle of a superstore. But hey, who are we to stop Cupid’s arrow, especially when other couples have followed suit? Remember, Walmart helps you save money and live better (0:11).



#9: Duck, Duck, Goose

Ah, the majestic goose, always walking across the road without a care in the world. Much like any other animal, you stop and let it trot away. You don’t hit it with your car, and you most certainly do NOT whip out a bow and arrow to kill it... unless you’re Canadian? At least... this Canadian, who took a stand against the fearsome bird in a Canadian Walmart parking lot. Word of advice: unless you’re hunting for survival like some kind of revamped Tomb Raider, maybe leave the bow and arrow in the trunk? Or save it for any upcoming invasions.




#8: A Man & His (Stuffed) Horse

You may remember from our previous list the couple who decided to test out a bottle of lube, you know, to make sure it worked the way they wanted before they committed to purchasing it? And no, we don’t mean for your car (6:37). That’s not exactly what 19-year-old Sean Johnson did while shopping at a Florida Walmart. For one, he didn’t use any kind of lubrication for his sexual act, and two... it was with a horse. No, no, not the horse from the legendary “Mr. Hands” story -- don’t google that. We mean a... stuffed horse. At least it’s safer than an actual horse? And at least he went to the bedding department (0:36)?


#7: Hot Like Fire

To be honest, this could be its own category. Just type the words “Walmart Fire” into your YouTube search bar and scroll on down. There’s the fire caught on film in Durango, Colorado, where you can hear someone calling for help while people... keep shopping (0:05). There’s the fire in San Leandro, California, where someone poured lighter fluid over the Halloween costumes and set them on fire (0:02). And, of course, the firework display fire for those who can’t wait to go outside and celebrate the 4th of July (0:04). Don’t think that the fires only happen inside the store, as the parking lot has been known to have a fire or two. Not even ambulances are safe (0:18).


#6: Parking Spot Rage

Is there anything worse than someone taking the parking spot you were trying to get into? They see you waiting, blinker on to indicate your intentions, but nope, they gotta be a jerk and swipe the space before you can pull in. Well 77-year-old Florida resident, Evelyn Danesi, decided to do something about it. No one was gonna get away with taking her spot so she... tried to run the man over, after which he held onto the hood of her car for dear life. We suppose that’s better than shooting at the spot thief, which is exactly what happened at ANOTHER Florida Walmart, when a dispute over a space led to two people being shot in 2012.



#5: Relax, I’m a Podiatry Student

We have to ask... when did Walmart become the place to explore your sexual kinks (0:15)? We promise, no stuffed animals this time. Imagine being in a North Carolina Walmart, minding your own business, when a man asks you to try on shoes for him. “Don’t worry,” he says, “I’m a podiatry student.” We’re not quite sure why that encourages him to watch strangers try on shoes, but it’s not creepy, arrest worthy news... yet. That moment comes when he sucks on your toes. Needless to say, 31-year-old Michael Brown was arrested and learned that maybe, just maybe, he should suck toes in the privacy of his own home. Oh, and he’s not actually a podiatry student.


#4: Child Thief?

Don’t you just hate it when people mistake you for being a kidnapper instead of a father? Such was the case for a man named Joseph while he was out with his three daughters at a Virginia Walmart. After returning home, the police arrived to make sure that the girls were actually his children (1:10). According to Walmart, a customer felt that he didn’t “fit” with his children because he’s white and his daughters are mixed-race (1:47). Him and his wife were quick to verify that the children were theirs, with the police even asking one of the girls if the two were actually their parents (1:32). The phrase, “that escalated quickly,” has never been so accurate.


#3: Three Months Later: A Dead Body

This... isn’t the first time a death has occurred at Walmart -- stay tuned for the rest of our list. However, this may be the first time the victim wasn’t discovered for a long period of time. Lauren Moss was last seen leaving a rehab center before horrified employees of a Walmart out in Salinas, California, discovered her dead body inside of a Volkswagen Jetta. The kicker? Surveillance footage revealed that the car had remained in the same spot for almost three months, leading authorities to believe that she’d been dead, in the car, the whole time. Moss’ death was ruled as a possible suicide (0:01).


#2: Employee Killed During Stampede

Everyone knows the horror stories associated with Black Friday. The lines and, of course, the unruly customers. The chances of the morning rush being calm and orderly are slim to none, but being so overzealous that they trample a man to death? That was the case at a Walmart in Long Island one Black Friday morning. Not patient enough to wait for the doors to open, shoppers literally smashed through them despite workers’ attempts to keep them at bay. The crowd trampled over 34-year-old Jdimytai Damour and anyone else who got in their way, leading to a number of injuries. Damour was pronounced dead a mere hour after the chaos (0:30).


#1: Man with Machete Tries to Snatch Children

This time, customers had every right to assume that an attempted child kidnapping was in progress. After a man failed to snatch a child away from a mother in the deli aisle of a Louisiana Walmart in 2018, a store security worker gave chase... only to discover that the man was armed. It’s not every day that a machete is swung around with reckless abandon. It’s also not every day that the attacker tries to take ANOTHER child from a different woman. Fortunately, the child was strapped into the shopping cart, and the man couldn’t get the kid loose. With the combined efforts of the protective mother, store employee, and an off-duty cop, the man was taken into custody (0:00).

Have you ever had an unbelievable experience in a WalMart? Let us know in the comments!