Monday, November 23, 2009

It could have been any of us


I know it's been a minute since I wrote on the web. I have a lot to post so let's get it.

I was watching the news tonight which is something I try to avoid because I find it depressing.

Tonight I was drawn to this story because it could have been anyone to have fall victim to Maury Travis. This was a man resembled nothing less than a monster, he was a serial killer. By tracking Mapquest's search engine they pinpointed the IP address of 33-year-old Maury Travis, he was captured finally but not before claiming between 12 and 20 women's lives. It is still unclear as to how many women actually lost their lives at his hands and we will never really know. Three days after his capture he hung himself in prison.

He not only killed these women but he tortured, raped, and video tape the acts. The videos released showed that he terrified his victim and forced them to completely submit to him before their lives were taken untimely at his hands. Travis could be heard telling one victim, "I can't hear you! Say it clear!" She responded, "You are the master it pleases me to serve you"
There are 3 women who have yet to be identified but the more the pictures circulate the better the chances become for a families to have closure.

I find it terrifying that people like this live amongst us and can blend in just as the friendly neighbor everyone loves. Please people be aware of your surroundings your life is to precious.