Criminal goes viral because of black eyeball tattoo: Everything you need to know about Jason Barnum
In 2012, 37-year-old Jason Barnum gained national attention—not just for shooting a police officer in Anchorage, Alaska, but for his unusual appearance. His body was heavily tattooed, including a black tattoo that covered the white of his right eye, earning him the nickname “Eyeball.”
Barnum pleaded guilty after firing at officers who entered his hotel room during an investigation into a series of burglaries and car thefts. Police returned fire, and a SWAT team was called in. Although the officer was injured, he survived. Barnum was sentenced to over 20 years in prison.
Inside his hotel room, police found stolen jewelry and other valuables. Investigators discovered that Barnum had…
