Anyone hear about the Craigslist 'Nanny' that was found dead?

Question

A young beautiful 24-year old woman was found dead in a trunk after apparently responding to a craigslist job ad for a 'nanny'. Here is the link: http://origin.twincities.com/ci_7299353

It's just so frightening anymore that no one can trust the next person just because they advertise on a job list and for such a wholesome sounding job as a 'nanny' and supposedly by a doting family. As someone else mentioned elsewhere, try to get those types of jobs by word of mouth or perhaps with a nanny agency since going to a person's house can make a person so vulnerable.

Answer 1

That is really scary! It just shows that you really have no idea who you're really talking to online.

Answer 2

Yes, we heard and is a sad reminder that I must do something myself to be responsible in my life.
Only 2 weeks ago I was robbed at gun point by a gang of 7 young men wearing hoods. I believe I am a miracle, to be walking alive because the real purpose of their attack was the initiation of their younger member, 13-15 year old male.
A week ago I happen to see the Brave One with Jodie Foster. and the movie recaptured well the emotions of suspicion that your survival mechanism develops.
Is ironic because I had argued with friends that during the Virginia Tech Massacre if only one person had carried a gun (and knew how to use it of course) there would have been at least one less dead person.
The police came after the fact but it was clear that at the moment of the incident the only one who could have helped was me with the help of God but I had to take the right initiative at the right time. $359 in cash in my wallet helped diffuse their attention for me to leave. Just yesterday A young man was shot at 4pm (brad daylight in the downtown of our city.
things have drastically changed in the last 3 years.
Where I got attacked I used to live nearby and walked those streets at all times of day and night and never a problem. I came back 4 years later and badda bing badda bam
The point is any level headed person has to learn a way to defend him/herself regardless of what the police say, they can't be expected to be every where just before the crap happens.

Real Responsibility = Ability to respond to what is really happening.

be well and don't worry just do what must be done. Start with some effective Martial arts ...then and only then a weapon

Answer 3

Yeah... It's really Sad... & adds a whole new meaning to the phrase, "Buyer- Beware..." :(