Killer On The Run After Leaving Florida Woman Hanging In Her Garage
I hate seeing headlines like this. “Killer On The Run After Leaving Florida Woman Hanging In Her Garage .” Last week when she was found hanging, it appeared to be a suicide. This week, St. Petersburg police are saying that she was murdered. Murdered in her home that she shared with her boyfriend Gregory Shinn.
St. Pete Woman Found Hanging In Her Garage
The St. Petersburg Police Department searched the home that the victim shared with her boyfriend. Gregory Shinn has been named a suspect but has not been charged with a crime or publicly identified by police. On February 20th Shinn called 911 from a neighbor’s home.
When asked why he didn’t call himself, he allegedly told the neighbor he did not have a phone. Shinn told police he was in the bedroom watching YouTube and when he went to check on her, he found her dead in the garage. When Police officials arrived they found the victim with a wire around her neck, connected to a beam in the garage.
She was determined to have cuts on her face, broken ribs, a neck fracture, and a brain hemorrhage. Shinn also told police that his now-deceased girlfriend was suicidal. However, the injuries were not consistent with the allegation that she hung herself.
Shinn Has A Past History Of Domestic Violence
Over the last three years, Shinn was charged with domestic battery towards the victim. According to a warrant, investigators searched the home and were looking for a diary titled “My Feelings.” A neighbor told the victim to document the abuse. Several items were seized from home. According to Pinellas County jail records, Shinn has not been charged in connection to the death.
So as of now, police don’t have the killer. Do you believe it’s the boyfriend? Or is the killer out there on the run?
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These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America
It’s always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you’re planning a big move. Now, there’s a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.
The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, “From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list.” Yikes.
Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let’s look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the “FBI’s most dangerous city” in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it’s St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it’s Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it’s Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, “each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents.” So, it’s not all dismal. There is definitely hope.
So, what’s the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. “The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high,” the study states. “The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety.” That said, I love Detroit, and even though it’s good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don’t write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.
Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.
Shandra “Babs” Littleton is a member of the WiLD Squad. She’s originally from Detroit but has spent most of her “grown-up” life in Fort Myers, Florida where she graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University. Babs loves to write about everything from Tampa concerts, to WiLD murders that happened in Florida, and her favorite businesses.
