Unfortunately, if someone is determined to do harm to you, s/he can overcome just about anything. Case in point, Mandy Stavik was out jogging with her dog and was abducted by a neighbor. Her dog was left behind.
A bakery worker helped cops nab her co-worker as a cold case murder suspect by stealing his discarded Coke can for DNA evidence
I used to be an avid runner (many years ago) and ran by myself morning, noon or night. It's sad that one has to be so cautious these days.
I always remember Hannibal stating in "Silence of the Lambs" to look at the killer's first victim. It is usually someone he sees and covets.
I think that QL probably "coveted" Sydney for quite some time and wished that he could have an attractive girlfriend like her. Since it wasn't going to willingly happen, he took matters into his own hands.
JMO.
If they shot my dog, that’s the only way. Otherwise, no one is getting near me.
The investigator leading Mandy’s case believes she was ordered into a vehicle by her killer, at gunpoint. Not overpowered while jogging.
Of course not all dogs are that protective. But if you have one that is, that will at least protect you from being ambushed from the side or behind.
I carry weaponry as well. Quite a bit. Because, Websleuths, as someone said above, and mountain lions, coyotes and start dogs. (Pepper spray, tactical whip, bear claw knife, among others).
And I never use airbuds or ear phones. I like the peace and quiet of hearing myself breathe, my shoes hitting the ground and the sounds of birds, frogs, the breeze and water running when it’s around.
But no one is getting to me unless they shoot my dog dead. She’s savage if anyone comes near me. And hyper alert.
I think we can’t ever be 100% safe. It’s not realistic. Neither should we have to be. It’s ridiculous that there are so many predators who feel entitled to prey on women and children.
But there are some things we can do to hedge our bets. Pathetic that we have to. But for me, being in nature and exercising outside is life. I need it to stay sane.
