Double Jeopardy

It all started on a warm Sunday night in the middle of July. I was walking from Boys Hot Springs to my house a little after eight o'clock. As I was walking, I got pulled into an alley by a dark figure. As my eyes adjusted to the light I could see a man standing in front of me. Soon he utters, "Hey kid, this is a stickup! Give me your wallet and your gold chain!" At this point, I was so unbelievably scared, I was unable to move and just stare blankly at him.
Once he realized I had not responded, he grabbed me by the hair. At this instant, I fell into a state of fear. …