[Ninian Dryhope]

"Why do you assume she "got mixed up" with "the creeps", as opposed to being a creep herself, or even the ringleader of the creeps?"

Because 18 year old mothers of infants are not usually ringleaders of 43 year old men, in my experience. Your mileage may vary.

[SauronOfMordor]

Because 18 year old mothers of infants are not usually ringleaders of 43 year old men, in my experience. Your mileage may vary.

You would be amazed at what a 43 year old man would do if an attractive 18 year old woman told him that complying with her request was the only way she would allow him into her bed. Or at least a lot of 43 year old men

Why do you think that young men become drug dealers, with the associated risk of violent death? The "bling-bling" that comes with the lifestyle makes it more likely they will get laid