Brems is now federally indicted for his August 8th escapade at the airport. He busted through a gate, raced up and down the the runway (port authority in tow), and played chicken with a USA 3000 flight taking off. We spoke with his family Wednesday about the new charges... And luck have it, during the interview Jack called from the jail.
Jack seems to think this is nothing more than an accident. He claims he didn't know where he was. That when he saw the plane he moved out of the way (about 20 yards from impact). I guess the airline pilot won that game of chicken?
Jack denies he has any mental issues. He denies he was being chased by police prior to his runway run. Only one thing... I saw Jack running. Headed home from a live shot, I saw Jack Brems hanging out of the window of his car. He was flailing, trying to get traffic to move out of his way so he could turn at the intersection. He clearly appeared to be a crazed man. About a half a mile down the road, I watched Patrol cars whipping by.
Based on family history (per Jacks mother, Dorothy Brems) it appears Jack has had some hard luck lately:
-His father, which he adored, died in 2003.
-He moved down to Southwest Florida to be with his ex-wife... Which fell apart shortly after the ex stole Dorothy Brems identity and racked up 100 grand.
-He got engaged, then the bride-to-be called it off & moved out
-His mother has cancer
-His daughter had just moved out
Family members say Jack's been off his meds for about 3 years. His daughter told us she expected him to blow any day. And when she moved out this summer... It was the fuse that set him off.
Looking at Jack's mug shot... He looks crazed. We're told he would look in the mirror and tell everyone that he looked like Jesus. I can see that.
But there was a good Jack as well...
It should be interesting to see how this plays out. Will Jack be competent?
Or will good Jack meet bad Jack in court.... (Aaron Stampler, Primal Fear 1996)
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