In a shocking turn of events that proves life is stranger than fiction, four young thieves inadvertently became the stars of their own tragic episode in the real-life drama known as "General Hospital: The Unscripted Episode." The plot twist? It all went down while they were attempting to steal a catalytic converter—a storyline even seasoned soap opera writers would struggle to weave into their scripts. Johnny Wactor, a beloved actor from the long-running soap opera, found himself in an unwelcome storyline when he was shot during the theft. His untimely demise has pushed the boundaries of melodrama way past the soap opera realm and headfirst into the absurdity of life imitating art—or, in this case, criminals imitating bad soap opera plots. Authorities report that the four teenagers were initially just lured by the glimmering promise of a quick buck through petty theft, clearly forgetting that in the world of crime, the stakes can escalate faster than a plot twist on daytime television. The LAPD, donning their best detective caps, managed to track down the alleged perpetrators after a series of search warrants looked less like solving a crime and more like an impromptu set design for a gritty police procedural. Three of the four suspects, all of whom are a bold 18 years old, were arrested and face suspicion of murder. They were reportedly spouting lines such as, "We just thought we were playing Grand Theft Auto!" after their capture. It's unclear whether they had any prior acting experience, but they’ve certainly nailed their roles as the misguided villains, leaving the world wondering if they’d also receive an Emmy nomination for Best Performance in a Bad Decision. As the LAPD continues to dig deeper into this tragic episode, they’ve also reportedly started conducting auditions for a new reality show called "What Not to Steal," featuring actors reenacting the most ludicrous theft attempts ever captured on camera. Reports say that casting rumors are swirling, and some are suggesting that Johnny Wactor might still make a cameo—albeit from beyond the grave, possibly tied to a dramatic plotline involving vengeful spirits of wronged catalytic converters everywhere. In a statement, Wactor’s family expressed their disbelief that a man caught in the chaos of a theft gone awry is now part of a storyline that nobody signed up for. “We miss him dearly, but if there’s anything we can take from this, it’s that life’s twists can be more shocking than any cliffhanger,” they said, while cautiously eyeing their own car’s undercarriage. So, while these young men thought they were living out a fantasy heist, it turns out they may have unwittingly penned themselves into a cautionary tale most sitcom writers could only dream of crafting. Here's hoping that the next time they plot a caper, they remember the real lesson of soap operas: Crime doesn’t pay, but it might just land you in the most ironic plot twist of your life.