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While this could happen to a boy, it is one of the reasons I was relieved to not have any girls (No offense intended) but I live in a country where women are targeted and as you can see from this story it is no different in the USA. Everything has to be watched and nothing taken for granted because its when you least expect it - terror strikes.
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Women are definitely targets in any country, first-world or third-world. My mother taught me to not go out at night alone and to always be in touch when I go somewhere, because bad people exist and keeping ourselves safe is our main goal.
Maybe one day we can live in a world where we don't need to worry about disappearing and being killed or ending up on a missing-persons list.
Yeah that is the bad thing about being a female. I teach some women how to fight an attacker and some self defense. All they have to do it get away and if they cab to hurt the guy bad enough that he can not chase her for a little bit.
You are correct that this can happen any time any where. I think some people may think I am a odd ball because I am always looking at people around me. I am looking for that person who may try something. I am looking for that person that seems to not fit in where they are. I have a lot of training under my belt and I am a big enough guy that most people do not question me.
I am glad that they caught this guy and sentenced him to death for the brutal rape and murder of this nice young lady. I hope that with him off the streets they will be a little safer.
I'm always a little shocked nowadays when I see that someone who is a predator is sentenced to death. It seems to be pretty rare that they actually get a long or death sentence.
My family taught me to be aware of my surroundings and I think a lot of girls (And guys) disappear because they may not pay attention to what is happening around them, or their gut instincts.
Yes it is not often that a sexual predator is sentenced to life with some getting only 6 months or community service for some terrible crimes against women.