Murder in Grenada

[wayne.b]

Originally Posted by Canibul

So should we start posting links to every American killed overseas whether sailing related or not? Will give some of us plenty to do, that's for sure.

here's a partial list, just for 2015:
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...cs/deaths.html

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Some may disagree but I think it's relevant here since Grenada is a fairly popular cruising destination and she was killed near a popular harbor. This seems to have been a senseless attack. It's commendable however that authorities were able to quickly apprehend a suspect.

Much as we all like deserted beaches there is clearly some safety in numbers.

[Lizzy Belle]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

you might want to PM Mark J and ask him to e-mail you a picture of the companionway grille he had made to keep people out of his boat

Already have one, comes in handy for security everywhere - even if just letting fresh air in w/out sleeping in a wide open boat

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

From the point of view of an angry Islander, there is zero difference between a tourist and a yachtie,

Agreed - and not just islanders. All I'm saying is we're looking at a LOT of reports if we start posting crimes and murders against tourists in all countries where there's cruisers or sailors ...

[sailorboy1]

Someone feels they get to decide what gets discussed by the rest of us. If not it annoys them, yet they still read and reply to it.

[a64pilot]

What I read was he was recently released from prison after serving a 15 yr sentence for murder and rape of a child also I think US citizen.
He turned himself in to the Police I think.


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[Lizzy Belle]

If you're talking about me: nope, not annoyed nor trying to tell others what to post - just trying to work out what people want to know, and what not. What posts / reports are considered helpful / important, and which aren't? That way, I know what news (not) to post here.

[zboss]

So... when you are on land the criminals care if you are a cruiser or not? I think security as a whole needs to be taken into consideration. Unless of course we should only post murders that happen on boats - otherwise you are just a tourist.

Anyhow, when I posted this question one of those stories were on the net.

[geoleo]

nowhere in world is safe anymore!

[Salty Mike]

Mmm how does one prepare for a bad guy with a sword...

[dwedeking2]

Originally Posted by Salty Mike

Mmm how does one prepare for a bad guy with a sword...

[Jason Flare]

[Akka]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Morning news said a man with a sword killed her. I though sword was odd, maybe that was why it made the news. Machete makes a lot more sense.
I do not believe they were cruisers or sailors, just tourists.

Machetes are called "cutlasses" in that part of the world, so maybe that caused the confusion.

[zboss]

Originally Posted by GordMay

More:

➥ Ex-convict being questioned in connection with Jessica Colker's murder | Daily Mail Online

➥ Jessica Colker: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com

"Colker is the second tourist to have been murdered on the island in just over a month."

[admiralslater]

I am in Grenada at the moment, and all people are quite upset at the recent events. The first lady killed was Canadian (not that it matters) as am I. Her death was a road traffic accident, which while tragic is not the same as last week's incedent at La Sargess.

[zboss]

That's good information. We LOVE Grenada so it would be a shame if it were a crime trend.


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