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mikewho · 06-07-2015, 09:25 PM

This is a out of curiosity kind of question but seems like Florida had the most disappearances and murders of convenience store clerks during the 80s and 90s. Um seemed to profile quite a few. Did any other states have as many or maybe more from the show?

LilMissKryssy · 06-07-2015, 09:54 PM

Florida in general attracts a lot of transients . I remember visiting my friend quite a few times in Orlando and other than a few gated communities and Disney World, its pretty crime ridden. There were pawn shops everywhere (literally like 10 on one street), homeless people passed out in subway in Kissimmee ect. Obviously even in the north where its cold theres crime but Florida does have alot of crime

Thiussat · 06-07-2015, 10:25 PM

Yes, Florida in general is a hellhole. I lived there for a couple years and hated it (and I lived in a nice area in central Florida in an upscale community). Too many transients and other ne'er-do-wells. It really is a state with two faces -- the super rich with beach houses and yachts, while just a block away you have the homeless and criminals. Lots of murders and high crime in general.

But, yes, there was a string of convenience store kidnappings/murders in the Southeast (including FL) during that time. I believe UM even did a segment on it.

wiseguy182 · 06-07-2015, 11:59 PM

Well we know the juries in the state suck for the most part.

Even in the wealthy communities like Boca Raton, Palm Beach and St. Augustine there is murder. There have been murders in Sebring, which has one of the oldest populations of any city in the United States. Miami is very bad, UM made mention of that in the segment about the rogue police officer (name escapes me at the moment) when they talked about all of the criminals who emigrated from Cuba.

They also have more than their fair share of corrupt and crazy politicians and election weirdness.

Yeah, FL is pretty bad.

DazzlerSparkler · 06-08-2015, 12:19 AM

Certain parts of Florida are very bad. I had a friend, who, while attending Florida State U, was assaulted by gay bashers while he was walking to his car during a late night grocery run. From what he told me, the people in the general area down there are very bigoted towards the LGBTQ community. (Mainly the older generations)

wiseguy182 · 06-08-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DazzlerSparkler

Certain parts of Florida are very bad. I had a friend, who, while attending Florida State U, was assaulted by gay bashers while he was walking to his car during a late night grocery run. From what he told me, the people in the general area down there are very bigoted towards the LGBTQ community. (Mainly the older generations)

There has been at least one or two serial killers of gays down there in FL.

DazzlerSparkler · 06-08-2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

There has been at least one or two serial killers of gays down there in FL.

Indeed. Thankfully he graduated and got the hell outta there. He recently got married to his boyfriend and they are in the process of adopting a baby.

xxxxmattxxxx69 · 06-08-2015, 12:31 AM

A lot of gas stations just outside Miami had bulletproof glass so I see it being bad

amandab1234 · 06-08-2015, 02:41 AM

I didn't know Florida was that bad... Is it "Chicago" bad??

wiseguy182 · 06-08-2015, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by amandab1234

I didn't know Florida was that bad... Is it "Chicago" bad??

Chicago isn't all that bad if you avoid the south section.

justins5256 · 06-08-2015, 12:52 PM

Having lived in Florida pretty much my whole life the best I can say is that crime can and does happen anywhere. Like any state in this country, there are some places that are better than others, but I wouldn't make blanket generalizations about the state because of a couple of UM cases or what you have seen on Forensic Files or some such.

wiseguy182 · 06-08-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by justins5256

Having lived in Florida pretty much my whole life the best I can say is that crime can and does happen anywhere. Like any state in this country, there are some places that are better than others, but I wouldn't make blanket generalizations about the state because of a couple of UM cases or what you have seen on Forensic Files or some such.

I see what you're saying, but Florida must have a much higher crime rate than, say, North Dakota.

SageSlowdive · 06-08-2015, 06:07 PM

I think it's the weather and the general atmosphere or Florida and California that attract crime. However, it can happen anywhere. Some places in every state are better/worse than others. I live in West Virginia and there are many places I wouldn't want to get stuck in.

LilMissKryssy · 06-08-2015, 06:50 PM

I dont judge Florida by UM or any show for that matter but Florida is a lure for a lot of transients. For example, Jennifer Kesse was abducted from her condo complex which is across the street from the Mall of Millenia. Thats a very touristy and nice area of Orlando. I realized crime can happen anywhere but Florida just gave me the creeps and I visited for a few weeks a year for quite a few years in row when my friends went to college down there.

LilMissKryssy · 06-08-2015, 06:54 PM

I think the more shocking thing was seeing homeless people passed out in a suburban subway and the cops had to come in Florida. Now, Yes in the inner city of Detriot I could expect to see that or in parts of NYC but this was in a suburban area outside of Disney world. That was the most shocking part. I have never seen so many Pawn Shops in my entire life. I swear there was like 10 on one street. Thats never a sign of a great area. Anyways, I'm not bashing Florida just stating what I saw and my feelings toward it

06-07-2015, 09:25 PM	#1
mikewho Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 24, 2009 Posts: 243	Florida convenience stores This is a out of curiosity kind of question but seems like Florida had the most disappearances and murders of convenience store clerks during the 80s and 90s. Um seemed to profile quite a few. Did any other states have as many or maybe more from the show?

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LilMissKryssy " & every sinner has a future" Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 465	Florida in general attracts a lot of transients . I remember visiting my friend quite a few times in Orlando and other than a few gated communities and Disney World, its pretty crime ridden. There were pawn shops everywhere (literally like 10 on one street), homeless people passed out in subway in Kissimmee ect. Obviously even in the north where its cold theres crime but Florida does have alot of crime
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06-07-2015, 10:25 PM	#3
Thiussat Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 601	Yes, Florida in general is a hellhole. I lived there for a couple years and hated it (and I lived in a nice area in central Florida in an upscale community). Too many transients and other ne'er-do-wells. It really is a state with two faces -- the super rich with beach houses and yachts, while just a block away you have the homeless and criminals. Lots of murders and high crime in general. But, yes, there was a string of convenience store kidnappings/murders in the Southeast (including FL) during that time. I believe UM even did a segment on it.

06-07-2015, 11:59 PM	#4
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	Well we know the juries in the state suck for the most part. Even in the wealthy communities like Boca Raton, Palm Beach and St. Augustine there is murder. There have been murders in Sebring, which has one of the oldest populations of any city in the United States. Miami is very bad, UM made mention of that in the segment about the rogue police officer (name escapes me at the moment) when they talked about all of the criminals who emigrated from Cuba. They also have more than their fair share of corrupt and crazy politicians and election weirdness. Yeah, FL is pretty bad.

06-08-2015, 12:31 AM	#8
xxxxmattxxxx69 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2010 Location: MA Posts: 398	A lot of gas stations just outside Miami had bulletproof glass so I see it being bad

06-08-2015, 02:41 AM	#9
amandab1234 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 17, 2011 Posts: 573	I didn't know Florida was that bad... Is it "Chicago" bad??

06-08-2015, 12:52 PM	#11
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	Having lived in Florida pretty much my whole life the best I can say is that crime can and does happen anywhere. Like any state in this country, there are some places that are better than others, but I wouldn't make blanket generalizations about the state because of a couple of UM cases or what you have seen on Forensic Files or some such.

06-08-2015, 06:07 PM	#13
SageSlowdive the real hank queen Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2010 Posts: 659	I think it's the weather and the general atmosphere or Florida and California that attract crime. However, it can happen anywhere. Some places in every state are better/worse than others. I live in West Virginia and there are many places I wouldn't want to get stuck in.

06-08-2015, 06:50 PM	#14
LilMissKryssy " & every sinner has a future" Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 465	I dont judge Florida by UM or any show for that matter but Florida is a lure for a lot of transients. For example, Jennifer Kesse was abducted from her condo complex which is across the street from the Mall of Millenia. Thats a very touristy and nice area of Orlando. I realized crime can happen anywhere but Florida just gave me the creeps and I visited for a few weeks a year for quite a few years in row when my friends went to college down there.

06-08-2015, 06:54 PM	#15
LilMissKryssy " & every sinner has a future" Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 465	I think the more shocking thing was seeing homeless people passed out in a suburban subway and the cops had to come in Florida. Now, Yes in the inner city of Detriot I could expect to see that or in parts of NYC but this was in a suburban area outside of Disney world. That was the most shocking part. I have never seen so many Pawn Shops in my entire life. I swear there was like 10 on one street. Thats never a sign of a great area. Anyways, I'm not bashing Florida just stating what I saw and my feelings toward it