Posted on 01/25/2015 10:01:05 AM PST by PROCON
Beloved grandparents VANISH after going to meet mystery Craigslist poster who was selling the 'dream, vintage' car they wanted since they were first married
Bud and June Runion, who are both in their late 60s, had drove to meet someone who responded to Bud's ad seeking a 1966 Mustang
Cell phone data shows the couple made it to McRae, Georgia, by Thursday evening but they haven't been heard from since
The couple were driving a champagne colored 2003 GMC Envoy
The couple's daughters became concerned when the grandparents didn't show up to babysit and didn't answer their cell phones
Police in Georgia are searching for a retired couple who disappeared after going to purchase a car from a seller they contacted online.
Vietnam War vet Elrey 'Bud' Runion, 69, and his 66-year-old wife, June Runion, drove from Marietta to McRae on Thursday to meet someone who had responded to a Craigslist ad placed by Bud seeking a 1966 Mustang.
Daughter Virginia Owens said she became suspicious after her parents failed to show up to babysit her children on Friday and didn't answer their cell phone.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
How do you know they had cash?
'Cause they're missing.
Change the name of Craiglist to Deathlist or Deathwish.
I’ve used it a few times but not for guns or anything remotely expensive other than a car. We went in pairs on that.
I mean, really, if someone knows you are going to show up with a lot of cash in you pocket or a guns? Hope your life insurance is paid up.
Good idea the police parking lot as long as you aren’t selling a gun. That might raise some eyebrows unless you know the cops.
“...get the other guys phone number and name. While they can also fake their name, its harder to fake a number that cant be traced. Call it to ensure its answered. Give that information to a third party.”
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The perp(s) used a burner cell phone. Those can be used to fake names and, as many know or are finding out from all the spam calls now-a-days, the caller ID information can be replaced by fake name/information.
Grammar Nazi here. “Driven” is the Past Participle of “drive.”. The couple had driven ... Not drove ...
This is the FB page for them. Lots of info.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Bud-June-Runion/842141039158408
Yes, it appears that journalists are no longer required to take English grammar classes.
I’ve sold cars on Craigslist before. I have them meet me in front of the credit union during daylight business hours. I also bring my pistol with me.
as long as you arent selling a gun
Walmart or other big box store parking lot.
Make sure the meeting goes down where security cameras can be seen.
I would suggest two to answer the ad. One stays in the car, and park where the item is seen, yet far enough to offer protected observation.
ping
I am praying they will be found, but I do not expect it to be alive. This runs like too many true crime shows. They were an easy target with a decent vehicle that placed and ad for their ‘dream car’ and low and behold a stranger happens to have one. This is a killer’s fantasy for a mark.
That was their “other mistake” (Facebook page).
Prayers for them.
Has anyone been keeping track of the total so far?
Rapes, robberies and killings?
Bttt
If your logs are sawed 16" long, that would be 3 rows.
It seemed to me that I could be using a past tense for wood that had already been cut... but I was confused how to write that. Would it be:
A) If your logs had been sawed 16" long..."
B) If your logs had been sawn 16" long...
C) If your logs have been sawed 16" long...
D) If your logs have been sawn 16" long...
OR
E) Screw it. Move to Florida.
That jumped off the screen for me, too.
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