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.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

No. 124 Craigslist ad for a hit-man ends in first degree murder charge

No.124
December 29,2017
Adams County, CO
Victim: Natalie Bollinger

Joseph Lopez, of Northglenn Co,,  has been charged with first degree murder. Lopez claimed he was hired by Natalie Bollinger when he answered her ad on Craigslist titled “I want to put a hit on myself.” Lopez states that after many text messages an agreement was reached, and he picked her up and shot her in the head.
Read more here.