Craigslist Deal Turns Deadly in Seattle
 

http://www.aolnews.com/crime/article...83?sms_ss=digg

Crazy. Just another reason to do deals in public locations. Poor guy. His son was stupid though, trying to 'fight off' the robbers.. ended up getting his dad killed..

That's why craigslist is iffy. Good ol revscene feedvack makes me feel safer
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thats soo sad, the dad was killed protecting his family, he was displaced fromm his home by Hurricane Katrina and he saved 2 people from a burning home 3 years ago. Throw the book at these murderers.

w0w man that is so fucking brutal, can never trust anyone these days

u read it wrong. one of the murders still on the loose was the person that was displaced from katrina and saved 2 people.

shit.. rip

that's why I stop buying/selling stuff on the Internet. you never know what will happen.

Even if you meet in a public it could be bad. Remember a few years back some guy on RS was selling a necklace, meet the buyer in Metro and the buyer took off with the necklace and ran. Although the thief was caught but he didn't have the necklace so the security let him go. Later that day the thief even message the RS seller basically saying he's got the necklace now.

The best thing to do is meet in a public place, get your friends to be with you(make sure they look tough too).

So young and a big WTF.

Perhaps they were advised to not plead guilty to first degree murder so that they can instead be indicted of second degree with lesser penalty.

this is why i don't deal through craigslist

revscene has feedback and an IP trace by the mods can easily be done if the need ever arises
heard way too many stories like this about craigslist to keep me far, far away

the guy probably should've known better then to give somebody who he's never met or seen before, over the internet, his home address
still, RIP

they've pled not guilty, they aren't found not guilty
i had the same reaction too when i first read it

I know it's a one in a million chance that something like this can happen, but never invite strangers to your house especially with your family there aswell..

I remember years ago, like 20 years ago, my mom recieved a knock on the door from someone who wanted to use our phone. My mom said sure and when the lady left we found out she stole a pack of cigs lol. Just cant trust strangers ever.
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CL is awesome, people just need to be smarter
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i do buy stuff at craigslist.. but i never choose my home for meetings..
i choose malls, and landmarks

The murderous thieves Mugshots look like a Benneton ad... white girl, black guy, and Asian guy.

stupid... simply stupid

Always be careful when you sell stuff on CL, rest in peace.

Brutal, hope they get what they deserve.

shit son why you had to be a hero, literally SON!

seriously they probably wouldnt have fired shots if the kid hadnt tried to be batman.

carry mace on you when u buy/sell off the internet

unless you are selling furniture or a TV...it is never a good idea to give craiglist buyer your address!

RIP

I've bought and sold hundreds of items on Craigslist.. and nothing has ever been sketchy, except this one guy who tried to sell me this nasty, used non-clean GPS that was clearly the wrong model. It's pretty safe if you have some common sense.

I agree
If you're smart. Craigslist is a great source to use.

Just got to do stuff in public, day time, high traffic areas, maybe a buddy with you, and use e-mail at 1st so you don't get crazy calling you.

I usually meet people in a busy public place however like was posted if it is big furniture you don't have a lot of choice.

It really makes you think if it is worth it to invite a stranger into your home just to sell a couch.

I sold a 27" TV recently and said I would meet them out front. I am in a condo so at least they didn't know which unit I was in and had no access to my unit.