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A pilot in Botswana reportedly tried to murder his wife by crashing a stolen plane into the building where she was attending a baby shower Saturday, but the man ended up as the only casualty in the horrifying homicide plot — portions of which were caught on video.

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A pilot in Botswana reportedly tried to murder his wife by crashing a stolen plane into the building where she was attending a baby shower Saturday, but the man ended up as the only casualty in the horrifying homicide plot -- portions of which were caught on video.

The Matsieng Flying Club said in a news release the incident took place around 6:30 p.m., hours after the pilot was allegedly involved in some sort of domestic dispute.

Members of the club were at an event in a Matsieng Airport building when they noticed a 2016 Beechcraft Kingair B200 aircraft approaching. The witnesses watched as the plane made "a number of low-level fly pasts from different directions," according to the group.

Video posted to Twitter showed one of the low-level passes near the airport.
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"Matsieng Flying Club members sensed that the pilot might have had an ulterior motive at the time and ordered an immediate evacuation of the club premises by the approximately fifty attendees," the group said.

The pilot, identified by South Africa's Eyewitness News and The Citizen as Charl Viljoen, allegedly had a physical altercation with his wife at a baby shower held at the airstrip earlier and was asked to leave the event.

Another man, who was not identified, told Eyewitness News that Viljoen then called his friend who was at the venue.

"He phoned his one mate on the ground there who was still at the party and he wanted to know where his wife was," the man told the news outlet. "The guy that he called started shouting so that everybody could run away. And then he flew into the Matsieng clubhouse."
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Everyone in the building was able to get out before the plane slammed into it, according to the group, who added there were no serious injuries to anyone in the vicinity of the crash scene.

The club facility and Matsieng air traffic control tower were destroyed on impact, while a fire triggered by the crash also destroyed 13 vehicles parked nearby. Viljoen was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Botswana police spokesperson Dipheko Motube told The Citizen.
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The pilot and his wife were originally from South Africa, and had been living and working in Botswana for 10 years, according to the Citizen.

Local authorities are now investigating the incident, according to the news outlet.
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Pilot crashes stolen plane into building in Africa, killing self in reported murder attempt on wife

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A pilot in Botswana reportedly tried to murder his wife by crashing a stolen plane into the building where she was attending a baby shower Saturday, but the man ended up as the only casualty in the horrifying homicide plot -- portions of which were caught on video.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post on Sunday. After nine seasons with the New England Patriots, he is putting an end to a career in which he transcended the tight end position and was one of the league's most colorful personalities.

It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football today. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick gave to me when drafting my silliness in 2010. My life experiences over the last 9 years have been amazing both on and off the field. The people I have meet, the relationships I have built, the championships I have been apart of, I just want to thank the whole New England Patriots organization for every opportunity I have been giving and learning the great values of life that I can apply to mine. Thank you to all of Pats Nation around the world for the incredible support since I have been apart of this 1st class organization. Thank you for everyone accepting who I am and the dedication I have put into my work to be the best player I could be. But now its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile knowing that the New England Patriots Organization, Pats Nation, and all my fans will be truly a big part of my heart for rest of my life. It was truly an incredible honor to play for such a great established organization and able to come in to continue and contribute to keep building success. To all my current and past teammates, thank you for making each team every year special to be apart of. I will truly miss you guys. Cheers to all who have been part of this journey, cheers to the past for the incredible memories, and a HUGE cheers to the uncertain of whats next.

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Gronkowski's 79 touchdown receptions since he joined the Patriots as a second-round draft choice in 2010 led the NFL. He had 10 or more touchdown receptions in five seasons, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history.

In all, Gronkowski played in 115 regular-season games, totaling 521 receptions for 7,861 yards. He also played in 16 playoff games, with 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns -- all records for a tight end.

Gronkowski's 12 postseason touchdown receptions are tied for second in NFL history among all players, behind that of Jerry Rice (22). He has four career 100-yard receiving games in the playoffs, tying him with Vernon Davis and Keith Jackson for the most by a tight end.

An often overlooked part of Gronkowski's game was his powerful blocking, which made him a rarity in today's game: a true "combination" tight end, equally effective as a blocker and pass-catcher.

In the days leading up to the Patriots' victory against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, Gronkowski discussed the physical toll football had taken on him.

"The season is a grind. It's up and down. I'm not going to lie and sit here and say every week is the best. Not at all. You go up. You go down. You can take some serious hits," he said. "Try to imagine getting hit all the time and trying to be where you want to be every day in life. It's tough. It's difficult. To take hits to the thigh, to take hits to your head, abusing your body, isn't what your brain wants. When your body is abused, it can bring down your mood. You have to be able to deal with that, too, throughout the season. You have to be able to deal with that going into games."

The 6-foot-6, 268-pound Gronkowski has a lengthy injury history but has taken pride in bouncing back from various ailments, which have included surgeries on his back, forearm and knee.

Gronkowski, who turns 30 on May 14, was reflective at times leading into Super Bowl LIII.

"I'm really satisfied with how my whole career has been. Super satisfied. There's ups and downs, but the thing is always coming back," he said. "There's so many examples of great players here before me, when I was young, to look up to and see how they bounce back when something adverse comes their way."

Gronkowski's upbeat personality was infectious among his teammates, something that in some ways began the day the Patriots selected him with the 42nd overall pick out of Arizona.

"There was, like, a big mosh pit on stage, and I think everybody was excited to see that," quarterback Tom Brady recalled in the days leading up to Super Bowl LIII. "I remember [receiver] Wes [Welker] being like, 'We got this guy, and this is the kind of attitude we need.' Gronk has cut it loose. I think everyone appreciates him."

At the same time, Brady highlighted a different side of Gronkowski, as he has long been one of the most philanthropic players on the team. In 2016, Gronkowski was the team's recipient of the Ron Burton Community Service Award.

"For as big and physical as he is, he is a gentle, kind man," Brady said.

Gronkowski's notable accomplishments on the field include:

In 2011, he set NFL single-season records for touchdowns (18) and receiving yards (1,327) by a tight end and became the first tight end to lead the conference in scoring with 108 points.

Between 2010 and '12, he became the first tight end in NFL history with three straight 10-plus touchdown seasons.

He led all tight ends in receiving yards for the fourth time in 2017, trailing only Tony Gonzalez (seven) and Shannon Sharpe (five) for most seasons leading the league in receiving yards as a tight end.

He became the only tight end in NFL history to post three seasons of 1,000 yards receiving and 10-plus touchdowns (2011, 2014, 2015).

He reached 1,000 yards receiving for the fourth time in his career in 2017, tying Gonzalez and Jason Witten for the most 1,000-yard seasons by a tight end in NFL history.

His 80 touchdowns (79 receiving, one rushing) are the most in Patriots history.

Only Antonio Gates and Philip Rivers have connected on more touchdowns between a tight end and quarterback in NFL history than Gronkowski's 78 with Brady.

He recorded his 50th touchdown reception in his 59th game, which was 33 games earlier than the next-fastest tight end.

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6:15 PM ET Mike ReissESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post on Sunday. After nine seasons with the New England Patriots, he is putting an end to a career in which he transcended the tight end position and was one of the league's most colorful personalities.

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California-grown avocados sold in bulk to retail stores in six states by the Henry Avocado Corporation are being recalled due to potential contamination with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, the company announced on Saturday.

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A pilot in Botswana reportedly tried to murder his wife by crashing a stolen plane into the building where she was attending a baby shower Saturday, but the man ended up as the only casualty in the horrifying homicide plot — portions of which were caught on video.  The Matsieng Flying Club said in a news release the incident took place around 6:30 p.m., hours after the pilot was allegedly involved in some sort of domestic dispute.

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A pilot in Botswana reportedly tried to murder his wife by crashing a stolen plane into the building where she was attending a baby shower Saturday, but the man ended up as the only casualty in the horrifying homicide plot -- portions of which were caught on video.

The Matsieng Flying Club said in a news release the incident took place around 6:30 p.m., hours after the pilot was allegedly involved in some sort of domestic dispute.

Members of the club were at an event in a Matsieng Airport building when they noticed a 2016 Beechcraft Kingair B200 aircraft approaching. The witnesses watched as the plane made "a number of low-level fly pasts from different directions," according to the group.

Video posted to Twitter showed one of the low-level passes near the airport.
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"Matsieng Flying Club members sensed that the pilot might have had an ulterior motive at the time and ordered an immediate evacuation of the club premises by the approximately fifty attendees," the group said.

The pilot, identified by South Africa's Eyewitness News and The Citizen as Charl Viljoen, allegedly had a physical altercation with his wife at a baby shower held at the airstrip earlier and was asked to leave the event.

Another man, who was not identified, told Eyewitness News that Viljoen then called his friend who was at the venue.

"He phoned his one mate on the ground there who was still at the party and he wanted to know where his wife was," the man told the news outlet. "The guy that he called started shouting so that everybody could run away. And then he flew into the Matsieng clubhouse."
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Everyone in the building was able to get out before the plane slammed into it, according to the group, who added there were no serious injuries to anyone in the vicinity of the crash scene.

The club facility and Matsieng air traffic control tower were destroyed on impact, while a fire triggered by the crash also destroyed 13 vehicles parked nearby. Viljoen was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Botswana police spokesperson Dipheko Motube told The Citizen.
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The pilot and his wife were originally from South Africa, and had been living and working in Botswana for 10 years, according to the Citizen.

Local authorities are now investigating the incident, according to the news outlet.
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Rob Gronkowski has been one of the greatest tight ends in the league. He has been in the league for 8 years. Now, the future hall of famer is now retired.

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Rob Gronkowski is walking away from football.

The New England Patriots tight end announced on Instagram on Sunday that he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons.

"It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football today," Gronkowski wrote. "I am so grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick gave to me when drafting my silliness in 2010. My life experiences over the last 9 years have been amazing both on and off the field. The people I have meet, the relationships I have built, the championships I have been apart of, I just want to thank the whole New England Patriots organization for every opportunity I have been giving and learning the great values of life that I can apply to mine.

"Thank you to all of Pats Nation around the world for the incredible support since I have been apart of this 1st class organization. Thank you for everyone accepting who I am and the dedication I have put into my work to be the best player I could be. But now its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile knowing that the New England Patriots Organization, Pats Nation, and all my fans will be truly a big part of my heart for rest of my life.

"It was truly an incredible honor to play for such a great established organization and able to come in to continue and contribute to keep building success. To all my current and past teammates, thank you for making each team every year special to be apart of. I will truly miss you guys. Cheers to all who have been part of this journey, cheers to the past for the incredible memories, and a HUGE cheers to the uncertain of whats next."

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It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football today. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick gave to me when drafting my silliness in 2010. My life experiences over the last 9 years have been amazing both on and off the field. The people I have meet, the relationships I have built, the championships I have been apart of, I just want to thank the whole New England Patriots organization for every opportunity I have been giving and learning the great values of life that I can apply to mine. Thank you to all of Pats Nation around the world for the incredible support since I have been apart of this 1st class organization. Thank you for everyone accepting who I am and the dedication I have put into my work to be the best player I could be. But now its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile knowing that the New England Patriots Organization, Pats Nation, and all my fans will be truly a big part of my heart for rest of my life. It was truly an incredible honor to play for such a great established organization and able to come in to continue and contribute to keep building success. To all my current and past teammates, thank you for making each team every year special to be apart of. I will truly miss you guys. Cheers to all who have been part of this journey, cheers to the past for the incredible memories, and a HUGE cheers to the uncertain of whats next.

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Rob Gronkowski is walking away from football. The New England Patriots tight end announced on Instagram on Sunday that he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. "It all started at 20 years old on stage at the NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of my life so far.

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A Houston police sergeant has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife, authorities said. The investigation led police to issue an arrest warrant for Hilario Hernandez, who was found driving in Kingsville, Texas, about 250 miles south of Pearland.

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Filthy rich fashionistas are pumped for Gucci's latest sneakers.

This shabby chic sneak comes dressed with the brand’s trademark Sylvie Web trim and is available for men in both high ($930) and low tops ($870) in various colorways.

Women’s styles are available, too, and many got a fresh look for Spring 2019 with a festive strawberry print ($980), and removable, embellished cherries ($1,250)

The best part of all? Gucci provides pretty specific cleaning instructions for the real soot you’re bound to get on your high-priced pair: “Clean when the shoe is dry, using only neutral or same-color products to avoid staining.”

It’s clear, however, that everyday Twitizens aren’t buying it.

“Gucci is selling dirty sneakers with scuff marks for nearly $900... excuse me while I go look up STUPID RICH in the dictionary,” says one critic

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Filthy rich fashionistas are pumped for Gucci's latest kicks.

Taking its name from a basketball term, the Italian house's "Screener" sneakers - inspired by a vintage sports style from the '70s - are a purposely dirty style that were "treated for a vintage, distressed effect."

Beat-up Gucci still doesn't come at a bargain, though.

This shabby chic sneak comes dressed with the brand's trademark Sylvie Web trim and is available for men in both high ($930) and low tops ($870) in various colorways.

Women's styles are available, too, and many got a fresh look for Spring 2019 with a festive strawberry print ($980), and removable, embellished cherries ($1,250)

The best part of all? Gucci provides pretty specific cleaning instructions for the real soot you're bound to get on your high-priced pair: "Clean when the shoe is dry, using only neutral or same-color products to avoid staining."

It's clear, however, that everyday Twitizens aren't buying it.

"Gucci is selling dirty sneakers with scuff marks for nearly $900... excuse me while I go look up STUPID RICH in the dictionary," says one critic.

"Gucci is selling dirty sneakers for $1,100. Fun hack: For $700 you can buy a pair of regular Gucci sneakers and get them dirrty yourself," writes a second.

​"​Gucci you're classier then that​," proclaims another.

This isn't the first time scuffed-up sneaks are under fire. Italian streetwear label Golden Goose faced backlash last year after introducing an intentionally worn-out low-top with a duct tape patch.

Haters said they were an insensitive glamorization of poverty.
This article originally appeared on the New York Post.

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Filthy rich fashionistas are pumped for Gucci's latest kicks. Taking its name from a basketball term, the Italian house's "Screener" sneakers - inspired by a vintage sports style from the '70s - are a purposely dirty style that were "treated for a vintage, distressed effect." Beat-up Gucci still doesn't come at a bargain, though.