Not Sure Why

...this story is having such a profound effect on me.

I'm not proud to say that most acts of violence that I hear about don't affect me too much. I kind of hear about them, think "gosh, that's terrible" and just go on with my life. But, there's something about this one that has really grabbed me. And, I'm just not sure why.

Maybe it's because I'm a single woman too....maybe it's because I'm just as independant as this woman appeared to be. Going hiking by myself and leaving a note for friends telling them where I went is just the type of thing I'd do. (Though, I'm not too sure I'd do it anymore after this story....).

The idea of having been kidnapped and locked in a van for three days before being killed...I just can't even imagine it.

That poor woman. Her poor family and friends. Wow......