girlhasnoname
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ITA that this generation of young ladies don't think a thing about meeting up with people they've met on the internet.It's entirely possible that KL was trying to follow the "always meet in public first" advice that we all get regarding internet encounters. Was the person meeting her the person she knew from pictures on the internet? Yes. So, she had checked that box. He would have been the one to suggest Hatch Park, I believe.
I think that young people today get really used to meeting up with people they've met on the internet, and over time, since most experiences are positive, they don't take elaborate precautions.
I agree that it's possible AA thought the cameras were working. What we don't know, of course, is whether he masked his license plate. I see people with those "plate blocker" things all the time (illegal in California - but they are still everywhere).
My niece is an outstanding straight A student, has never done drugs or been in trouble, is an accomplished artist (has had showings) and she took off one weekend to go visit a group her age that were interested in anime and had met through a blog chat. Our convo went something like this.....
Her: Hey Aunt L, I'm going to Atlanta to an anime convention.
Me: Cool, sounds fun. Who are you going with?
Her: Some friends I met on an online chat.
Me: WTH??!! Who are these people???? How old are they?? Where are you staying??? Did your mother talk to these people?? What are you thinking, there are weirdos out there online just looking for gorgeous young girls and you could get killed. Are you crazy?? WTH. you are NOT going.
My niece thought I was crazy. She went and had a blast, I worried myself sick all weekend.
My point being, it's a different mindset completely. I can't comprehend her thinking, and she will never understand mine.
I think Kenzie knew this suspect, not in a romantic way IMO. She met up with him not expecting any problems, again MOO.