murder march 19, 2005 playacar - Page 11

dibiggs · 04-18-2005

I have always felt so safe in PDC.We did go to Costa Rica about 3 years ago,I knew after a few days it was not safe country but I only told my friends,but today it came to my attention on the front page of the Tico Times,an English only newspaper.So if you are interested,check it out here:
http://www.ticotimes.net/newsbriefs.htm
Makes Playa look very good....

Rixx · 04-20-2005

And really never has been. But overall, Costa Rica is as safe, or safer than Mexico. Anyone can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Of course you may increase your odds depending on where you travel. San Jose and Mexico City have a lot in common. (Bad parts of town.)

We traveled quite a bit by rental car, and never had the slightest problem ever. The Tico's are wonderfull people too. Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and we wouldn't hesitate to go back in a flash.

Rixx

Sol · 04-20-2005

I have been here for two weeks now. It is still very safe. Walk on la Quinta and you will see women with lots of bling bling. Diamonds, Rolexes, etc. ... Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, galore... You won´t get ripped off. If you are a woman traveling sola, as we have discussed before, be aware of your surroundings, and don´t walk the beach at night, alone, don´t leave your drinks at the table when you are dancing or going to the privy. Don´t go into isolated places that you are not familiar with such as beach areas; here are not too many in PdC except Esmeralda.

As for the construction workers, most of them are hanging around the beach on Saturday after noon or so, and on Sunday. These are their days off. The majority of them are from Chiapas. They walk around in groups and yes, they sometimes will stare at women on the beach. I have not seen any of them approach any women and harrass them.

Some of them are homeless and sleeping in bushes. I don´t think they are lurking and waiting to rob tourists. Frankly, they are exhausted from working their butts off. The other day, I was walking on la Quinta around Calle 28 around 8:00pm; I was looking for a cigar shop that was recommended to me by Don Gregorio and I saw a construction worker. He looked exhausted and what seemed to interest hime the most was finding a spot to sleep. He was carrying some cardboard and a plastic bag with what seemed to be his dinner.

On another occasion, I saw a local Mexicano drive up to a very pretty young woman and bug her. She crossed the street and that was the end of it. I was on my way to the San Francisco de Assis Supermarket. I have walked by construction sites and the workers are too busy to notice anyone, much less harrass anyone. Maybe they will look up, but it is to aknowledge you and say hello.

Lizacat · 05-02-2005

It's certainly not a good thing, but when something like this happens, all of us are reminded that there is no place without crime. I think we are lulled into feeling that Playa is a magical place where nothing bad could ever happen and of course, common sense will tell you that within both the native population, and the tourist population, there have to be some bad apples. We all need to be reminded to use a little common sense, wherever we are and do the things we all know to do..stay out of dark, deserted places when alone, stay aware of your surroundings, lock your doors, etc...And at the same time, you can't allow fear to stop you from enjoying life..The per capita crime rate of a place is the true indicator of how safe a place is...and one murder out of how many people and in how great a stretch of time is probably indicative of a pretty low crime rate for Playa.

05-03-2005

I agree, that is VERY disturbing. Has anything like this happened before?

Quinn · 05-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Critter

Not so much Mexican Law as Mexican newspapers, especially Por Esto, and the printed edition is worse than the electronic version. Any photos they can get, any rumor, if they think it will sell the paper gets printed. In most of these cases facts are mixed with fiction to enhance the story.

Very true... stories are often exagerated, its a more of a rag than a news paper

05-03-2005

So anymore updates on this murder? Did the husband do it?

I immediately wondered why anyone would go out walking that late, and especially a woman! I am cautious wherever I go, be it Mexico or the US. In fact, I'd feel much safter in PDC than I would some of the cities I've visited in the States.

Rissask · 05-06-2005

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So anymore updates on this murder? Did the husband do it?

I wouldn't be surprised if the husband did do it.

What better way to murder your wife than in a foreign country while on vacation? Best way to get away with it.

Stats show 90% of murders are perpetrated by someone close to the victim. Not too many people besides serial killers, which are very rare, would go to the bother of killing a stranger. Especially for some jewelry.

SarahB · 05-06-2005

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Originally Posted by Rissask

...What better way to murder your wife than in a foreign country while on vacation? Best way to get away with it.

I thought this too. Hope others don't get the same idea.

Andiline · 05-06-2005

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Originally Posted by SarahB

I thought this too. Hope others don't get the same idea.

If you read the whole thread you will see that most of us had the same idea...

traci · 05-06-2005

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Originally Posted by Andiline

If you read the whole thread you will see that most of us had the same idea...

Hey Andrea!! Yep, that was my 1st thought! Hubby did it!

Andiline · 05-06-2005

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Originally Posted by tntsmith

Hey Andrea!! Yep, that was my 1st thought! Hubby did it!

Was the same thought I had too... still, until there is evidence that he is really guilty I give him the benefit of the doubt. I wasn't there so who am I to judge? Still, it sounds strange...

Dale · 05-07-2005

Hubby is always the #1 suspect. Everyone thought the runaway bride was done in by her fiancé ........including me!

SarahB · 05-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Andiline

If you read the whole thread you will see that most of us had the same idea...

Yep, I've read the whole thread. I was saying I hope other spouses who want to get rid of their husbands/wives don't get the same idea.

SarahB · 05-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Dale

Hubby is always the #1 suspect. Everyone thought the runaway bride was done in by her fiancé ........including me!

Hey...did they find her or figure anything out? I haven't heard about it lately.

04-18-2005	#151 (permalink)
dibiggs beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 422	Costa Rica is not safe...Playa is.... I have always felt so safe in PDC.We did go to Costa Rica about 3 years ago,I knew after a few days it was not safe country but I only told my friends,but today it came to my attention on the front page of the Tico Times,an English only newspaper.So if you are interested,check it out here: http://www.ticotimes.net/newsbriefs.htm Makes Playa look very good....

04-20-2005	#152 (permalink)
Rixx reposado Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,230	San Jose isn't safe now, And really never has been. But overall, Costa Rica is as safe, or safer than Mexico. Anyone can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Of course you may increase your odds depending on where you travel. San Jose and Mexico City have a lot in common. (Bad parts of town.) We traveled quite a bit by rental car, and never had the slightest problem ever. The Tico's are wonderfull people too. Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and we wouldn't hesitate to go back in a flash. Rixx

04-20-2005	#153 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 9,759	Safety in PdC I have been here for two weeks now. It is still very safe. Walk on la Quinta and you will see women with lots of bling bling. Diamonds, Rolexes, etc. ... Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, galore... You won´t get ripped off. If you are a woman traveling sola, as we have discussed before, be aware of your surroundings, and don´t walk the beach at night, alone, don´t leave your drinks at the table when you are dancing or going to the privy. Don´t go into isolated places that you are not familiar with such as beach areas; here are not too many in PdC except Esmeralda. As for the construction workers, most of them are hanging around the beach on Saturday after noon or so, and on Sunday. These are their days off. The majority of them are from Chiapas. They walk around in groups and yes, they sometimes will stare at women on the beach. I have not seen any of them approach any women and harrass them. Some of them are homeless and sleeping in bushes. I don´t think they are lurking and waiting to rob tourists. Frankly, they are exhausted from working their butts off. The other day, I was walking on la Quinta around Calle 28 around 8:00pm; I was looking for a cigar shop that was recommended to me by Don Gregorio and I saw a construction worker. He looked exhausted and what seemed to interest hime the most was finding a spot to sleep. He was carrying some cardboard and a plastic bag with what seemed to be his dinner. On another occasion, I saw a local Mexicano drive up to a very pretty young woman and bug her. She crossed the street and that was the end of it. I was on my way to the San Francisco de Assis Supermarket. I have walked by construction sites and the workers are too busy to notice anyone, much less harrass anyone. Maybe they will look up, but it is to aknowledge you and say hello.

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05-02-2005	#154 (permalink)
Lizacat way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 226	It's certainly not a good thing, but when something like this happens, all of us are reminded that there is no place without crime. I think we are lulled into feeling that Playa is a magical place where nothing bad could ever happen and of course, common sense will tell you that within both the native population, and the tourist population, there have to be some bad apples. We all need to be reminded to use a little common sense, wherever we are and do the things we all know to do..stay out of dark, deserted places when alone, stay aware of your surroundings, lock your doors, etc...And at the same time, you can't allow fear to stop you from enjoying life..The per capita crime rate of a place is the true indicator of how safe a place is...and one murder out of how many people and in how great a stretch of time is probably indicative of a pretty low crime rate for Playa.

05-03-2005	#155 (permalink)
Tracie in OR Posts: n/a	I agree, that is VERY disturbing. Has anything like this happened before?

05-03-2005	#157 (permalink)
Mariposita Posts: n/a	So anymore updates on this murder? Did the husband do it? I immediately wondered why anyone would go out walking that late, and especially a woman! I am cautious wherever I go, be it Mexico or the US. In fact, I'd feel much safter in PDC than I would some of the cities I've visited in the States.

05-07-2005	#163 (permalink)
Dale life=playa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Hubby is always the #1 suspect. Everyone thought the runaway bride was done in by her fiancé ........including me!

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