No, I doubt I would change the way we camp or pull into a place for a night. Im an old dude and my expiry date is getting close. If I was a drug addict, high on something that removed my inhibitions and made me feel invincible and bullet proof, and i accidentally came across your RV on the beach and started pounding on the door, giving you plenty of time to react? Omayra O'Donnel wasthe victim in the case, whichwas dismissed in 2011. The attack on the 2nd amendment is about population control like it has been everywhere else. Also here in british columbia we always have a couple of rifles with us in remote areas for protection from wild animals, in the case of a person with ill will it might be better having a concealed handgun. Yes, my plans had already been to stop RVing after 3 years of travel when news of the Butler murders broke. The man killed last week at a Copus Christi apartment complex has been identified. You should not be afraid to defend yourself or your family! At least two of the exonerees were Spanish speakers with a limited understanding of English that made it difficult for them to adequately defend themselves in court. They are taking as big a risk as I am. Only criminals have them. All the trademarks displayed on this page are the property of Location, Inc. Thank you for locating it for me. Im wondering how or why the Butlers let their guard down or didnt carry. 1. (Youll note I did not say Assault Weapons as I can assure you as a former Marine, that no matter what they LOOK LIKE, no modern soldier considers those commercially available weapons as such.) "I can say it was not accidental," Quintero added. comes at a time when the country has been moving away from the death penalty. Actually from my experiance you stand a better chance of wildlife intrusions than the two legged kind. Mr. Jones conviction largely rested on a single piece of evidence a strand of hair that was found on the counter near Mr. Hilzendagers body. We had a workcamping gig where we were the only ones in the campground for the first month. And we hope that youll join with us, Witness to Innocence, former prosecutors, retired judges, civil rights organizations, faith groups, and others in persuading President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of 46 people currently on federal death row. The Phantom draws from a series of interviews including those with Mr. DeLunas siblings, his trial attorney, prosecutors, and eyewitnesses casting tremendous doubt on Mr. DeLunas conviction and revealing new, disturbing evidence that points to his innocence. According to 2020 data from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, approximately 2,600 incarcerated people are currently on death row. Sad but true. When I heard about this senseless murder it bothered my wife and I a lot more than I figured it would. I disagree. Mr. Alley was executed just years before the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that the states post-conviction DNA statute should have allowed testing on pieces of evidence found at the 1985 crime scene including a pair of mens underwear believed to have been worn by the attacker. Remember one thing we learned in the sheriffs aux have a defendable space and better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6 when the going gets ruff and it becomes a issue of them or you I choose safe behaviors on Fourteeners. It happens all. She was charged with tampering with evidence, but the case was later dropped. At the very least, I would ask the locals about safety before I parked. I have not camped there, but drove the jeep from the national seashore to the peer. The illusion of protection because you carry a gun is as false as the illusion of danger in every secluded spot. Here's how to use Crime Stoppers to report it. I use to live at Padre on the island.That stretch of beach in between Bob Hall fishing pier and the National sea shore is a very dangerous place.Theres a bunch of weirdos that hang out down there and its very isolated .There isnt much law down there because of distance they must travel to get down there to patrol.One night I was fishing down there and was getting back in my truck and this crazy guy got out of his vehicle and was staggering up to me.I cursed him and warned him I was fixing to put some serious hurt on him and he still came I just got in my vehicle and left.From that night on never went back on that particular stretch.I would just go to the national seashore much safer with park rangers around patrolling.Yes drifters running from law always seem to end at Texas beach towns eg Robert Durst plus the lady who murder another lady stoled her identity .My heart goes out to this family.What also hurt knowing this sob threw her cats out to Im sure.I hope they bring back ole sparky and fry him like bacon.He was nothing but a loser punk thug by the look of his mug shot.I hope he burns in hell for eternity.Deep sorrow and sympathy to the family. died by lethal injection in Tennessee in 2006. Yet, as Mr. DeLunas case clearly illustrates, the death penalty, in fact, has been carelessly and unfairly applied. I hope there is always someone seconds away when you need help. I park with my door facing the cameras. Days later, the Kleburg County Sheriff Department released photographic proof of a man driving the Butlers truck and trailer over the Mexican border. Its our natural instinct to help that can open the door to evil people without a whiff of the danger. How do YOU protect yourself when RVing or do you leave your protection up to fate? A jailhouse informant had also claimed that Mr. Willingham had confessed to the crime. Yes this will change how and where we camp. Mr. Jones conviction largely rested on a single piece of evidence a strand of hair that was found on the counter near Mr. Hilzendagers body. Unless you know how to properly open carry it is too easy for someone stronger and faster than you to disarm and turn your weapon against you. And, how did it go? Baton Rouge and New Orleans are the murder capital of Louisiana, but people still go there in droves. At 36.28, Corpus Christi is a high risk for thefts and burglaries. Comment below and share your opinions. But thats the 3rd world USA. He is now comforted in the Arms of God. Law enforcement arrived at the scene shortly after to find a witness tending to Ms. Lopez, who had been stabbed twice. In this particular case we probably never really know what exactly what happened, it could have panned out in many different ways even while being armed. This is so sad. My choice would be to not stay on any remote beach overnight. We will never stay where there are no other campers who look reputable. DAMN KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN!!!! And we will be looking over a shoulder for a long time to come. . Did they Know the Texas Beach Boondocking Spot Was Dangerous? Compare Corpus Christi crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout. Whether it be an Rv site Or Boondocking. Never felt more secure traveling than I would in a city. The uptick was led by a spike in homicide . Enjoy life, take risks, love and grow. News. Mr. Willinghams conviction was based partly on the testimony of forensic science experts who determined that the fire had been intentionally set. She is a full-time working mother and unwinds in the evenings by binge-watching and writing about reality tv. Its the same at most campgrounds theres no security , even state and forest campground and most privates, unless you pay big bucks for a gated campground. I can also assure you that as a law abiding citizen they and the MANY rounds of ammunition my wife and I have purchased, all legally I might add, and we are both trained and licensed to carry, have never been used in anger or to kill any living thing. Suddenly you realize its not like the movies. It also ranked 51th for Property Crime rate in the country, 3,565.31 per 100,000 residents. I prefer to stay in Walmart parking lots under their security cameras and lights. This isn't unique to this city, as many American cities deal with an influx of gun crimes. With this information and GPS, police discover that Strickland was near the Chapa home when the letter was delivered. no it wont change our camping experiances.. Mr. Butler was a veteran with a license to carry, from published reports. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man charged with capital murder in the killing of a New Hampshire couple whose bodies were found in a shallow grave on a South Texas beach. The physical security offered by an RV is minimal. I have been more on my game in places like Little Rock and Chicago then in a remote area where I boon dock! National News . Is it possible to order a DVD of THE PHANTOM? In the last 5 years Corpus Christi has . From what I read online I get the impression that more and more RVers are choosing to find non-traditional places to spend the night rather than paying to stay in RV parks. Go back to the ancient story of the Garden of Eden. And to be cautious around people we dont know. . Having just a small travel trailer with very limited fresh water, no generator to operate the a/c or microwave and wishing for a bit more security than a secluded beach, I would not boondock even before reading of these murders. We have missing people from east Texas (the Texas 40) who disappeared from rural country roads, which we expect to be safe. This story does not mention guns but I am sure they were involved. the. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The man has been returned to the U.S. My wife and I have never boon-docked, although we have thought about and discussed it and it is tempting; however this article only solidifys my belief we should should not. We tend to travel within our state and stay at places we feel are safe, but if an emergency arises, be it animal or human, I do feel safer knowing I have a gun. Yes I had a couple close encounters but Im still here. I also watched an epidsode of Drugs, Inc. about the drug problems in Montanta and apparently the drug cartels have moved into areas up there, too. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24. I know plenty of people who have a false sense of security because they carry a gun, or live in a safe neighborhood that doesnt require them to keep their doors locked. Did you know about Mollie Olgin and Kristene Chapas case? For us the security is worth the $30-40/night we typically end up paying. It makes their murderous crimes easier. time. Two days later, 19-year-old Ezekiel Garcia was taken in for questioning and arrested on a murder charge. Well, thats what I would like to believe. and share your thoughts and reactions on social media. Carlos DeLuna was convicted of a 1983 murder based on eyewitness misidentification. The Butlers were not not near the border , padre island national seashore park , is approximately 65 miles long, no roads all beach, the first 5 miles are for camping and are family friendly, after that be careful , park rangers patrol but not that often and most of the time you will need four wheel drive. In the meantime, pick your spots and maybe camp near others. Importantly, when you compare Corpus Christi to other communities of similar population, then Corpus Christi crime rate (violent and property crimes combined) is quite a bit higher than average. Published: 12:16 PM CDT May 6, 2021 . I have never been afraid of someone breaking in or doing me harm. This is the problem you have with isolated spots. Had they been able to defend them selves may be theyd be alive today. Whats the brand name of your texting device? God called out Adamwhere are you? You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. We no longer have any intention of camping anywhere near the Mexican border. Other 08/13/2021 6:34 AM 123 SESAME ST. Other 08/13/2021 6:34 AM 124 CONCH ST. That said, in a couple of days I do intend to spend the next couple of nights after this RV park, on the island boondocking before heading to Austin. In "The Phantom," documentarian Patrick Forbes . He's in the . Ate dinner and watched a video then went to bed. Copyright 2000-2023 Location Inc. Around 731 vehicles were stolen in Corpus Christi. ELECTION 2022. Maybe, like others said, the killers saw the truck earlier in the day and followed them to the beach. We both have concealed carry permits (not in Canada) & practice frequently with real life type scenarios. PS. (Job 14:1-5; Psalm 139:16; Philippians 1:21). Netflix's The Phantom explores crime and how a miscarriage of justice can affect more than one life. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 20082023 RV LIFE. An arson expert hired by the Texas Forensic Science Commission also came to the same conclusion. On January 13, 1996, the nine year old was riding her bicycle to an abandoned grocery store in Arlington with her . Judging from your response, most likely you carry. More: Corpus Christi Police need help identifying trio that stole vehicle, credit card, More: Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Aransas Pass, More: Authorities ID man arrested by SWAT, Corpus Christi police in Adams Drive disturbance, Ashlee Burns covers trending and breaking news in South Texas. Despite Mr. DeLunas subsequent appeals, the courts upheld his conviction and death sentence, essentially reaffirming that Mr. Hernandez did not exist. 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