The next time my husband and I choose to boondock in an out-of-the-way spot, the Butlers will definitely be in our thoughts. San Antonio has a similar property crime rate to Jacksonville, Savannah and Chicago. I can afford to stay in any RV park I want but if I can pull up on a beach and wake up and go to sleep to the ocean/gulf, its spectacular. David Strickland wasnt the only suspect in this heinous crime. Over $135 million has been infused into the water system to replace aging pipes. Hannah Overton, a south Texas mother of five whose wrongful conviction for the 2006 death of her foster son was overturned last year, is expected to receive over $500,000 in . Property crimes that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Property crime has decreased 13% over 2020. Omayra O'Donnel wasthe victim in the case, whichwas dismissed in 2011. The criminals have done this before and knew exactly where to head to unload their booty. Please avoid sharing any personal information in the comments below and join us in making this a hate-speech free and safe space for everyone. Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Corpus Christi, TX. WRTV Staff 9:29 AM, May 01, 2022 . Her road trip adventures are chronicled in her blog at LiveWorkDream.com. Your opinion is just that, your opinion. The details of the statement contradicted aspects of the crime scene and autopsy. We camp but always in campgrounds and pay by the night have never stayed at free places and want. With this information and GPS, police discover that Strickland was near the Chapa home when the letter was delivered. The fact that this incident made the news and is being shared around is actually evidence that its incredibly rare. Having spent 30+ years visiting Corpus, Port Aransas & North Padre I have always felt safe on the beach or down town Corpus listening to music and going put to eat. This makes it sound like they were in the middle of nowhere. oh, yes how dare other people, especially young ones enjoy rv life, I suppose we should just leave it to the grouchy old farts like you then. Bradley Brooks hasnt been seen or heard from since August. Yeah, I too have to deal with drug addicts, illegal aliens and all manner of criminal behavior while trying to negotiate the stairs to my basement.. Can I eliminate the risk.?? So sorry for the Butler family and their kids and Cats too,we travel with cats also. liberals dont want to take guns away from law abiding citizens.most law abiding citizens dont walk around with AK 47s and plenty of ammo strapped on..we DO want to remove military assault type weapons for obvious reasons. About 60% of those exonerees were either Black or Latinx, underscoring the discriminatory application of the death penalty against Black and brown people. Judging from your response, most likely you carry. Why of course.! The stretch of sand has few people, wide open spaces and oceanfront views. We only do it on long runsjust to sleep for the nightnot to stay for days. Our nationwide meta-analysis overcomes the issues inherent in any crime database, including non-reporting and reporting errors. Take precautions yes, but remember, 40k people die every year in traffic accidents, yet we all get behind the wheel every day. KRIS Newsroom 10:17 AM, Feb 21, 2023 . 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. https://twitter.com/DatelineNBC/status/1471276387885457408. I will venture out agin soon because the weather is so nice and cool. To think there is any real security in this world is a fools errand. I love people like Monica who decide things for me, like concluding that I have a false sense of security because I choose to be armed. 1) The murder of Amber Hagerman. Usually there are other campers within a few hundred yards but it can get very dark. Other RVers say that taking a chance on free, isolated campsites puts you right in the path of criminals. Some even suspect this case is a hate crime. Living life is a risk. Enjoy. Yes, my plans had already been to stop RVing after 3 years of travel when news of the Butler murders broke. A week earlier or later at that location and things could have been completely different. We are preparing for extended camping trips next year. The 2021 Water Quality Report shows all water meets state and federal standards. July 1, 2021. At approximately 11:50 pm on Sunday, November 13, 2016, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Weber reference a shooting. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The idea that Cops and Security Guards will or can protect you everywhere or be there at a moments notice is laughable and irresponsible for grown adults. American Constitution or New World Order, choose wisely. Mr. Jones co-defendant also testified against him but later signed an affidavit claiming that he had testified after being threatened with the death penalty. If you have a tip that can help solve a crime, you can call 888-TIPS (8477) or use our Online Form to submit a tip. DAMN KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN!!!! , a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in a 7-2 decision, that the imposition of a death sentence does not qualify as cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the Eighth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. I am actually staying now in the Hatch RV park in Corpus Christi, and while Im fine with my pull-through space, the area around the park is pretty scary. Sadly, Mollie Olgin was pronounced dead at the scene. Now in 2023 there is a Selena Memorial with a stature of her by the Corpus Christi ocean. But I wouldnt hesitate to do so again given the chance. Terry Stafford, 29, and Mercedes . Trust your neighbor but tie up your horse. A witness told police . that same call is going out to all of us todayGod wants to camp out with us. October 10, 2021. Im interested. JMO iRV2 member docj. We encourage you to watch The Phantom and share your thoughts and reactions on social media. However, there is either more to the story we are not hearing about or it was a truly random event. Dont forget to tune in to NBC for a new episode ofDateline Friday night at 10/9 c. Your email address will not be published. The city violent crime rate for Corpus Christi in 2019 was higher than the national violent crime rate average by 109.36% and the city property crime rate in Corpus Christi was higher than the national property crime rate average by 63.3%. Its our natural instinct to help that can open the door to evil people without a whiff of the danger. The LGBT community held vigils. Weather . 7,043,501 and 7,680,859. Go forward and seek adventure but do so armed and trained. When trouble comes, it will be unexpected and unless you are a quick-draw and deeply paranoid person, access to these weapons will be too late. "I can say it was not accidental," Quintero added. 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. (So, if you are counting on a weapon, you had better have it in a holster on you, fully-loaded, and you are well-practiced in using it. 1. We should have the right to protect ourselfs.. And that is right. Can I increase the odds? I choose safe behaviors on Fourteeners. There really isnt a reason to change your plans or be any more afraid of Corpus Christi or Padre Island than you were a year ago. We have joined boondockers welcome which is a website based group of fellow RVers who have graciously opened up their property to allow members to stay over night on our way to our final destination We have stayed at two different places and have felt very welcomed and safe. With a crime rate of 41 per one thousand residents, Corpus Christi has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. The physical security offered by an RV is minimal. See the data declaration for further explanation. We both have concealed carry permits (not in Canada) & practice frequently with real life type scenarios. Moreover, a witness description of the suspect did not match Mr. Alleys appearance. 18 talking about this. In 1989, Mr. DeLuna died by lethal injection. Sedley Alley was executed without a chance to prove his innocence through DNA testing. You just have to shake your head at the lack of common sense. Don, I have stayed in quite a few RV parks and have yet to be in one with armed security. As of press time they are are awaiting extradition to the United States. 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 . Fact check please, according to DOJ most murders are with blunt objects not firearms that look scary or hold more then 10 rounds. Camping world has a keychain pepper spray for women. She was charged with tampering with evidence, but the case was later dropped. Youre probably more likely to be hijacked on the way to the grocery store at home or robbed in your stick built home. Part of the enjoyment is being alone with just nature. It happens all. Nobody else is coming in time! iRV2 member itchytoe. 3. Enjoy life, take risks, love and grow. Derek Parra, 41, appears in the 214th District Court on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Will this tragedy change where and how you camp? Impressive. 8,376,755. In addition, NeighborhoodScout found that a lot of the crime that takes place in Corpus Christi is property crime. Locking yourself in and calling 911 may work in a secure home, but a thin walled RV with cheap locks securing the door doesnt do much. and Her family also remolded their recording studio into a Selena Museum. The 48-year old man is known to frequent the downtown area. Laws to follow not needed you can buy it over the. They are more like tar sand pits than beaches. Occasionally bad things happen to good people,that just the world we live in. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Serious question, Is a browning 30-06 semi automatic with a multi shot clip an assault weapon if not, then could you please tell what is definitely and who decides? Now days it is probably a very good idea to place cameras around your RV so you can see who or what is coming your way before they show up at the door or inside of your RV. Ramirez got away with $1.25. Mr. DeLuna was later convicted and sentenced to death largely based on eyewitness misidentification. Crime risk data are updated annually. I think you are misinformed,the government does not want to take guns away from citizens.the government and we /all Americans do not want people with mental illness to have access to guns.If you are not mentally disturbed then youre fine,dont be too worry about your right to have firearms,with the way the world is going ,you just might need it to protect yourself from the very people we want to eliminate firearms from.Lets hope you never have to use it . I dont want to live my life strapped while sitting on a beach. Missing My Baby - Selena. Corpus Christi population in 2023 is estimated to be 322,981, covering city area of 488.73 sq mi (1,265.80 sq km), Corpus Christi means body of Christ in Ecclesiastical Latin, in reference to the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion. At his trial, prosecutors dismissed Mr. DeLuna's claim of an alternate suspect Carlos Hernandez, whom he insisted had committed the murder asserting that "Mr . Yes the world can be a dangerous place, but as many has says, so can walking in a parking lot. Never felt more secure traveling than I would in a city. See a crime? But now, I'm thinking perhaps we should. He was a God loving kid and was special needs, according to his father. Always carry a firearm. I will take more precautions when I camp. That shotgun in your closet is no substitute for the weapon on your person. Mr. Jones co-defendant also testified against him but later signed an affidavit claiming that he had testified after being threatened with the death penalty. Why or why not? True, campgrounds are not always patrolled by rangers or security, but in a campground environment, there are usually other campers nearby. . Call each other so everyone boondocking together is aware that you heard something strange. You are your own safety and responsibility everywhere you go. I say open carry! If I was a criminal low life you befriended at the convenience store in the gas station before you went to the beach, and I decided you must be rich and have a lot of stuff in your rv that i could steal, you wouldnt see me follow you to the beach and set up a position to observe you, wait until dark, and then strike without warning when i saw the perfect opportunity (like you set that gun down to take a sip of wine while youre sitting next to the fire. The 1971 Corpus Christi Massacre, or Halconazo, was then-President Luis Echeverra Alvarez's response to the first large-scale student protest since 1968, a year marked by its own tragic massacre at La Plaza de las Tres Culturas at Tlatelolco, Mexico City. So go explore and have fun, life has no guarantees! The latest crime data for Nueces County show that there were 274 violent crimes and 918 property crimes in 2015. IMO theres nothing wrong with that; people are free to make their own choices. Others had limited access to adequate resources and quality representation. Both women were sexually assaulted, then shot in the head, according to a Corpus Christi ABC news affiliate. It is actually one of our favorites in Texas. Crime risk indices are nationally comparable on a 1 100 scale, where 100 means safer than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods. Causing prices to go up in RV parks and forcing people to seek free spots. The bodies of James and Michelle Butler of Rumney were found in 2019 near Corpus Christi, Texas. The suspect were wanted in connection to a murder in Corpus Christi on Monday, September 20, 2021. A gruesome 1983 murder in Corpus Christi, Texas, left two innocent casualties, one at the scene and another by lethal injection six years later. Go back to the ancient story of the Garden of Eden. We boondock near Surfside Beach (south of Galveston) several times a year on the beach, yards from the water. Next Page. My husband I have camped on the same beach. The documentary presents a damning portrait of the United States criminal legal system, which has heavily disadvantaged both members of the Latinx community and people living in poverty. I prefer to stay in Walmart parking lots under their security cameras and lights. It was higher than in 91.9% U.S. cities. But overall we feel confident & comfortable boondocking most anyplace. As police began their manhunt for a suspect matching this description, a couple nearby told the same officer that they had seen a man in a different outfit running about two blocks away from the gas station. I have had a conceal carry for years and have taken several courses and am an avid trap and sporting clay shooter. There are a few changes I hope to make, my wife had not previously carried but has training, now she will carry a percentage of time. Dont let the bad people ruin it for the good people! CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A 43-year-old man who is accused of killing two women and then shooting at two officers as they confronted him has pleaded guilty . Sad thing is all the news reports have said they were really nice people and probable befriended the couple. The 15-year-old was prounounced dead at the scene on Spring Cypress Road this morning. And we will be looking over a shoulder for a long time to come. Based on this trend, the crime rate in Corpus Christi for 2022 is expected to be lower than in 2019. We will not change the way we travel and camp. The release of. It makes their murderous crimes easier. Carlos DeLuna was arrested in 1983 aged 21 for the murder of Wanda Lopez, and protested his innocence until his execution, declaring that it was another Carlos who committed the crime. In no way can you know how I feel about anything, including my Sense of security unless I tell you or you observe me demonstrating it. We will be much more selective when dry docking. We will never stay where there are no other campers who look reputable. Dumb move on my part. 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. Make sure to come back toTV Shows Acefor more true crime news. They were no where near the border. of those exonerees were either Black or Latinx, underscoring the discriminatory application of the death penalty against Black and brown people. Given these startling statistics, we cannot ignore the racially disproportionate application of capital punishment. What these tourist destinations rarely say is how dangerous it can be. My doberman and I spent the night and left the next morning. Our group of boys and girls would dig a hole in the sand, light a driftwood fire, and spend the night! After staying in a Corpus Christi RV park along with their three cats, they packed up and went boondocking on a lonely stretch of Corpus Christi shoreline. And the Corpus Christi Police Department still is looking for Jessica Martinez. Where are they? Parking lots, rest areas, etc, now seem to be the locations of choice for many people. I have never been afraid of someone breaking in or doing me harm. So, you have to decide if you are going to shut yourself up in your own castle in the hope you will live LONGER, or you will go out, explore, see the world, and truly LIVE! I do stay in Sams Club parking lots overnight. This is suppose to be the United States Of America. Required fields are marked *. The average number of daily violent crimes in Corpus Christi is 1.89 times more than the Texas average and 2.17 times more than the daily national average. Where were the police who you are supposed to depend on? Ashlee Burns covers trending and breaking news in South Texas. Sometimes its in parking lots, and other times youll find us in the same kind of scenic area where the Butlers were killed. Corpus Christi police say as many as 10 people were inside the industrial inspection company when Simpson entered and opened fire. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you have ever seen that painting of Christ knocking on the door you will notice theres no door handle on the outside. This included Spring Break. I carry every day when Im away from the rv in all of the 40+ states that allow it. That being the case you are liable to run into them everywhere, just hope and pray the outcome is not what these people pore loved ones are living with. In Texas it is considered your home and you have the right to arm yourself. IMO, streets smart is always a good thing but even that cant account for being in the wrong place at the right time. Our prayers and thought go out to those folks. Im not sure what we will do when the time comes, or if personal firearm protection is enough. I am armed at home. I have been more concern in some overly priced campgrounds than I can count. Will you try and talk me down? A local Corpus Christi News 6 was one of the first media outlets to report on other missing persons cases in the Corpus Christi beach camping area. Mr. Alley initially denied any role in Ms. Collins death, but eventually signed a statement admitting to the murder, which he said was coerced. The Innocence Project is affiliated with Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. Corpus Christi Crnica. Dont delaytime is ticking. National News . Here's how to use Crime Stoppers to report it. Being former law enforcement, hubby is trained to scan the area, look for suspicious people, vehicles, etc. Date(s) & Update Frequency: Around here I have been told that Ford-F250 trucks are hot items to steal. Many people are operating under a sense of false security, believing that they could never be a victim. Lubbock's . Omayra O'Donnell filed a protective order against James O'Donnell in April 2010. How have the deaths of the full-timing couple affected you? See a crime? I refuse to stop enjoying my life so we will still be boondocking. We may or may not be putting themselves in harms way and hopefully well never know. 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