Craigslist Deal Turns Deadly

[billybob44]

I hope they catch the guy(s). That is horrible. This is the very reason I only meet in public, don't let my wife meet people alone, and bring back-up.

Did you read this thread??

It IS noted that there are two brothers sitting in the Marion County jail under charges for this murder..Bill.

 

[Yup!]

There's a page set up where you can donate to his family.

Love and support for Jamie and Gavin | Other - YouCaring.com

for what at its worth, being somewhat close to this situation, I can tell you this is greatly needed.

 

[j706]

I just stumbled across this Texas incident while messing around on youtube.

Armed Texan Shoots Violent Craigslist Robber - YouTube

 

[223 Gunner]

I just stumbled across this Texas incident while messing around on youtube.

Armed Texan Shoots Violent Craigslist Robber - YouTube

Thanks for the link. I always like it when the bad guy dies. No Texas tax dollars on that idiot.

 

[Corporal D]

Jim was a friend of mine from high school. He grew up right next door to my grandparents, so we'd hang out when I was over there. As cliche as it may sound, he was literally the guy everyone liked. Never heard anyone say a bad word about him, rarely saw anyone near him not laughing. We lost touch as I was in the Corps and living in DC, but saw him once in a while. Recently we hired his wife (who is an absolutely amazing person as well) to do our engagement photos and our wedding in the spring. She said he would most likely tag along and I was really looking forward to catching up with him. I wasn't as close with him as many others, but I know what kind of man he was and this world is truly a worse place without him.

You've all covered the dangers, information is still coming out, but it appears he was prepared. But as it has been said, sometimes you can't protect yourself from an ambush, no matter how ready for one you may be.

The funeral service provided by his unit was well done. And a thanks to IMPD for finding the subjects quickly. I'm too angry to type any more at this time.

If anyone feels like helping out his wife and son during this time, they've set up a fund that goes directly to Jamie.

Love and support for Jamie and Gavin | Other - YouCaring.com

 

[singlesix]

It's sad I even wonder about this. Do you know the people running the site? Asking because you hear about these charity sites and in the end the family only gets pennies on the dollar.

 

[Corporal D]

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The person that set up the account is a close friend and has all the donations going directly to the family instead of a 3rd party.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Brothers accused of killing veteran in Craigslist iPad deal appear in court | Fox 59 News ? fox59.com

A bit more information made public on that link.

 

[Mark 1911]

I sold a bunch of furniture on craigslist that had belonged to my parents and grandparents. The buyers came over to the house to look and some of them purchased the furniture, I helped them carry it out and load it. Never had any bad experience, but I always try to be observant and look for signs of trouble when dealing with strangers.

I don't think its so much the fact that its craigslist as much as being in a situation of dealing with strangers who know you have cash on you, especially if you're the buyer, such as in a potential craigslist sale. You really have to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

 

[Yup!]

Brothers accused of killing veteran in Craigslist iPad deal appear in court | Fox 59 News ? fox59.com

A bit more information made public on that link.

Thanks.

Looks like they were linked to a few crimes, that's good to get these guys off the street. Too bad there wasn't enough evidence to get them earlier to prevent this.

On a side note, that news cast was hard to listen to.

 

[MikeDVB]

If one were wanting to go to the trial - would that be doable?

Not sure how these things work exactly.

 

[vitamink]

Certainly. It's at the City County Building at 50 N Alabama. The case is in major felony court 3 center tower. Pleae watch the entire thing including the sentencing.

 

[MikeDVB]

Certainly. It's at the City County Building at 50 N Alabama. The case is in major felony court 3 center tower. Pleae watch the entire thing including the sentencing.

I'm not sure how much time I can dedicate to it as it's only my own sheer curiosity but we'll see what happens. I don't know what my schedule is for 2 weeks from now much less February. If somebody here on INGO wants to organize a small group to go to the trial I'd be happy to come along but I don't want to organize it as I spend my whole day managing things as-is.

At the very least showing up would show some support for the family that lost a husband and father and the community.

 

[Corporal D]

I'll most likely be there with a friend or two. Maybe in uniform.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I'll most likely be there with a friend or two. Maybe in uniform.

The defense will claim you are unfairly influencing the proceedings.

 

[churchmouse]

The defense will claim you are unfairly influencing the proceedings.

That is all they will have in the defense folder.

 

[Corporal D]

The defense will claim you are unfairly influencing the proceedings.

Good advice. Meant it as a show of respect, but I can see how some would see it as intimidation.

 

[Gluemanz28]

It blows me away that this had been going on for six weeks with the same phone number and nothing was set up to catch these two. It had to come to someones death before it was considered serious enough. Our system sucks!!!!!!

 

[singlesix]

By this same token the prosecution can claim family members tearfully watching the trial would unfairly influence the case for the defense.

 

[churchmouse]

It blows me away that this had been going on for six weeks with the same phone number and nothing was set up to catch these two. It had to come to someones death before it was considered serious enough. Our system sucks!!!!!!

I was thinking the same thing. Makes you wonder.