Wanna buy Bowie's mugshot?

Question

I apologise that this is late posting from me since someone has probably bought this by now.

Here's the story link for this news: http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/071112/6/2e7i.html

And the quite attractive mugshot photo is here: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/1108072bowie1.html



Tuesday November 13, 08:56 AM
Wanna buy Bowie's mugshot?
By Splash

A never-before-seen mugshot of pop icon David Bowie is being sold on eBay.

The snap was taken after the Life On Mars star was arrested for possessing marijuana in Rochester, New York, in 1976.

The picture was rescued from the rubbish during an estate sale of a retired Rochester police officer - and is expected to sell for thousands of dollars.


Tom Hess, who is selling the mugshot to raise money for his sick brother, said his brother was working for the auction house in charge of the cop's estate.


Gary Hess, now 38, spotted the black and white picture in the trash, but did not realize its value.


The picture was shot three days after Bowie was arrested, along with singer Iggy Pop, on drug possession charges.


The pair were busted at a Rochester Hotel and held in the Monroe County jail for a few hours before being released.


The Rochester Police Department picture was taken when the performer appeared at the city court for arraignment.


The 5x4 inch snap shows Bowie aged 29 and in his Thin White Duke persona. There is one shot of his full face and one profile shot.


"My brother is ill and needs fast cash to keep him out of trouble and literally keep a roof over his head," Todd, 31, explained.


"Every single penny is going towards helping my brother during this hardship.


"Be prepared for this auction to escalate into hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars. This the original one of a kind photo."


He added: "I would also like to offer the photo back to Mr. Bowie if he is willing to pay for my brother's bills and also donate a considerable amount to AIDS Rochester."

The eBay auction is due to end on November 18.

Answer 1

If I could afford it, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! I looooove that man!

Answer 2

In my location any photograph taken on official business of a municipal nature is public property and copy must be provided to public residents upon request at no charge other than photocopy charge. Were I to learn an officer had public
property for personal gain I'd request my civic officials to take
appropriate action. I'd ask myself if the photo collection had
material other than Mr. Bowie, like crime scene evidence, or
other police documentation not originally made for eBay.
The issue here is one of public trust. Was a sworn oath by an officer to 'protect and preserve' being violated?

Answer 3

I'm not interested, but thank you anyway.