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.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

No. 121 Sale at Davie, FL CVS Ends with One Man Dead

No.121
November 1, 2017
Davie, Florida
Victim: Andre Derek Smith

Smith met Matthew J Barry at a CVS parking lot to sell an iPhone. After the sale, Smith had repeated requests. Barry felt threatened, entered the CVS, and was followed by Smith and Smith's friend. After asking several clerks to call 911, Barry pushed Smith and then shot and mortally wounded him. No one has been arrested, and the investigation is continuing.

Read more here.
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