Overview

Craigslist is a terrific site in many ways. But it has a terrible safety record. While Craigslist has facilitated millions of transactions, not all of them go well. Rip-offs, robberies or rapes related to Craigslist are reported almost every day. And the rate of killings tied in some way to Craigslist is staggering. The list below is not necessarily complete (sadly). We also have broken down the types of killings; how the victims were lured to their deaths, and more. It’s a devastating story.

We highlight these killings only because we believe Craigslist should do much more to promote safety among its users, and because SafeTrade is the best way to stay safe when you’re trading in person through Craigslist or any other Internet site.

Monday, March 6, 2017

No. 110: Man's remains found after he advertises for caregiver




No. 110
January, 2017
Laconia, Tenn.
Victim: Ellis Vogt


The remains of a man found Feb. 2 along Highway 64 in Fayette County, Tenn., were identified as those of Ellis Vogt, who has been missing since August.
Investigators said Vogt advertised on Craigslist for a caregiver, and he and a woman who answered the ad went missing not long afterward.Read more here.


Posted by at No comments:

No. 109: Flint man slain in Craigslist drug deal gone bad




No. 109
January, 2017
Owosso, Mich.
Victim: Anthony Hammond


Two men shot and killed in a Craigslist drug deal gone bad were found in a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot Jan. 27 in Owosso, Mich.

Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of 31-year-old Joseph Carson and 39-year-old Anthony Hammond, both of Flint.

 Read more here.
Posted by at No comments:

No. 108: Flint man slain in Craigslist drug deal gone bad




No. 108
January, 2017
Owosso, Mich.
Victim: Joseph Carson


Two men shot and killed in a Craigslist drug deal gone bad were found in a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot Jan. 27 in Owosso, Mich.
Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of 31-year-old Joseph Carson and 39-year-old Anthony Hammond, both of Flint.

 Read more here.
Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

No. 107: Georgia man's shooting death may be linked to Craigslist ad


No. 107
November, 2016
College Park, Ga.
Victim: Jamal Hodge
A College Park man found shot to death in may have been killed over an ad he posted on Craigslist.
The body of Jamal Hodge was found at a College Park Condominium complex on November 5.
Read more here.

Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)