wendy wrote:Well they found her body.
Here was a nice, educated girl who knew self defense, and she still became a victim. Just reminds you not to be complacent and be aware of your surroundings. I often, well most always travel alone, which my mom hates. Actually thinking of this girl, kept me from camping alone this weekend.
I agree Wendy, it is sad that our world is so dangerous. I live on the edge of a State Forest. I sometimes go hiking alone with my two dogs. I've always been friendly and will strike up a conversation with strangers in the checkout line at a store. I guess I won't be stopping to chat with strangers on a hiking trail.
I like to think the dogs (one 80 pounds and one 60 pounds) are a deterrent to those meaning harm but this girl had her dog along.
I read in one news release that they are trying to connect the guy they have in custody with the disappearance of an older couple who disappeared while hiking in NC in October. I think they found the woman's body but never found the husband's body.