Murder in the morning

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This morning I had to go across the Mexican border to see a friend. While walking down the street in Tijuana, I heard voices raised in anger. Just as I looked in that direction, a Mexican man pulled out a pistol and shot the other man in the head. From what I gather, they had been arguing over the price of a muffler job on the killers car.

Must have been a hundred cops there within 5 minutes. The cops didn't want anyone to be within a city block of the crime scene and they herded all of us away. I tried to give the cops a description of the killer but they just kept shoving me away. Yes, literally shoving.

To kill someone over such a minor argument --- bizarre. :eek:nthego:
 

Crimes of passion in a Latin country - not unheard of.

Surprised there were that many cops responding so quickly.
 

We went to Mexico, Once, years ago, on a short vacation to Cancun. However, in recent years, with the rise of the Mexican drug cartels, and gangs, I would almost be afraid to venture South of the border, anymore. I'm surprised that there aren't more incidents of "tourists" being robbed/attacked. One of our daughters/Son-in-laws went down there a couple of years ago, and said the hotel and beach area had quite a heavy police and military presence....that's probably the Only way Mexico can protect its tourist trade, anymore.
 
Don M. said:
We went to Mexico, Once, years ago, on a short vacation to Cancun. However, in recent years, with the rise of the Mexican drug cartels, and gangs, I would almost be afraid to venture South of the border, anymore. I'm surprised that there aren't more incidents of "tourists" being robbed/attacked. One of our daughters/Son-in-laws went down there a couple of years ago, and said the hotel and beach area had quite a heavy police and military presence....that's probably the Only way Mexico can protect its tourist trade, anymore.
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Very, very heavy police and military presence all the time. I don't know much about weapons but the military have long guns that look like they might be fully automatic. They travel in bands. 3 or 4 trucks and each with 5 gunners in the rear bed plus two more up front. That makes a total of 21-28 soldiers per convoy. One heck of a lot of fire power.
 
Traveler said:
This morning I had to go across the Mexican border to see a friend. While walking down the street in Tijuana, I heard voices raised in anger. Just as I looked in that direction, a Mexican man pulled out a pistol and shot the other man in the head. From what I gather, they had been arguing over the price of a muffler job on the killers car.

Must have been a hundred cops there within 5 minutes. The cops didn't want anyone to be within a city block of the crime scene and they herded all of us away. I tried to give the cops a description of the killer but they just kept shoving me away. Yes, literally shoving.

To kill someone over such a minor argument --- bizarre. :eek:nthego:
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More and more, Mexican violence... including drug cartel violence... spills over the border.
 
Dear Lord... what a thing to see first hand ..that must have been really stressful... and not to have the police listen to your description of the murderer...that's weird, perhaps they just don't want to know..perhaps they're hoping they'll wipe each other out.

In all seriousness tho'...that's just something most of us on here can't ever imagine happening to us... . to witness something like that.
 
Mexico used to be a fun place to visit, but not lately. Don't even think about going there now IF you value

your existence. It isn't THAT far from where I live, but I'm not going there the way things are now.

I have many Mexican friends here; we'll leave it at that.
 
Falcon said:
Mexico used to be a fun place to visit, but not lately. Don't even think about going there now IF you value

your existence. It isn't THAT far from where I live, but I'm not going there the way things are now.

I have many Mexican friends here; we'll leave it at that.
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I suppose it all depends upon on how a person looks at life. I've always wanted to experience everything life has to offer and if that means taking some risks, then so be it. Having lived in S.E. Asia for 7 years, and in Mexico for 6 years, I don't worry about what MIGHT happen. The reward is that I have lived life to the fullest.
 
Traveler said:
I suppose it all depends upon on how a person looks at life. I've always wanted to experience everything life has to offer and if that means taking some risks, then so be it. Having lived in S.E. Asia for 7 years, and in Mexico for 6 years, I don't worry about what MIGHT happen. The reward is that I have lived life to the fullest.
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Loose a few friends
you'll prolly change yer mind
 
Gary O' said:
Loose a few friends
you'll prolly change yer mind
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When you say "loose", I assume you mean, lose. Actually, I am the last surviving member of my group of friends. We all must go sometime. As the old saying goes, "When death smiles at us, all we can do is smile back". What slows me down now are health issues. I have, for better or worse, dropped anchor for the last time.
 
Traveler said:
When you say "loose", I assume you mean, lose. Actually, I am the last surviving member of my group of friends. We all must go sometime. As the old saying goes, "When death smiles at us, all we can do is smile back". What slows me down now are health issues. I have, for better or worse, dropped anchor for the last time.
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Three in laws assassinated late last year

Good you had life experiences
 
A couple of women from my town went to Mexico for a vacation.

There was a murder in their motel. They were accused and had nothing to do with it.

They were held there for a month. No way I will go. It's just not worth it.

How do you deal with that. Away from home, not speaking the language. They have you over a barrel.
 
Camper6 said:
No way I will go. It's just not worth it.
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Several years ago now, but still a fresh memory, a business associate of mine ended up there in a Hefty bag, at least most of him

In some places, the law is more lawless than the lawless
 
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Wow, it's too bad. A beautiful country and people are fleeing because of cartels and crime. I'm sure many immigrants would prefer to stay there if they could have better lives and enjoy their country.
 
The key to living safely and successfully in Mexico, or any other country, is to A.) Not flash your wealth and B.) be friendly and always polite. I have always gone out of my way to cook for, and share food with my neighbors. A fresh baked loaf of bread or a plate of home-made cookies for the neighbors works wonders. And, I make a special effort to treat the neighbor kids to sweets. I always ask permission from a parent before handing out sweets to the kids. Word gets around, "Traveler is a considerate fellow. The result is my neighbors "look-out for me".

Many years ago, a 16 year old girl came to my door and told me to keep clear of a particular night spot that week-end. I heeded her advice and sure enough there was a shooting at that night-spot that week-end.
 
SifuPhil said:
And to think I read a book years ago about "retiring cheaply in Mexico" ... and actually considered it.
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Through the years, I've read articles about retiring on the cheap in third world countries.
The irony is... the financial details given in some of those articles told me it's not that cheap.

Those same people could have retired to many areas in the USA more cheaply.

With the huge demographic changes here in Texas the past few decades... the irony is...
one can now retire in Mexico without leaving Texas.
 
KingsX said:
Through the years, I've read articles about retiring on the cheap in third world countries.
The irony is... the financial details given in some of those articles told me it's not that cheap.

Those same people could have retired to many areas in the USA more cheaply.

With the huge demographic changes here in Texas the past few decades... the irony is...
one can now retire in Mexico without leaving Texas.
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haha I hear that. Same thing in California.
 
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