Yeah, I'm not going to be too hard on TSA for this one. They did what they were supposed to do - what anyone should do when they encounter someone who looks like they've been beaten and are under duress - they asked, "Are you all right, ma'am? Can we help you?"

I'm not going to even acknowledge the ridiculous idea that noticing such a person is possible only because of BDO training.

I will note that, according to the article, the victim had a head covering on to disguise the fresh bruises on her face. But such head coverings must be removed during screening, so EVERYONE was going to see those bruises anyway.

Frankly, I see this one as being more the product of monumentally stupid criminals than anything else. First, commit multiple felonies. Then, cover your victim's injurries with a scarf, and take her to an airport full of security screeners, cops, and surveilence cameras, where she will be screened, examined, and perhaps questioned prior to boarding the flight, during which time she will be required by law to remove the lame-o "disguise" you've put on her.

As Doctor Evil is fond of saying, "Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig ht..."

Next up: Bank robber attempts to evade police by running to police station and hiding under detective's desk while wearing Groucho nose.