I think it is time to head for the jail, bring a rope and demand instant justice. I would think a band of vets should be conversant with using force to reach their goal if needed.
I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore should be their cry. I think that happens a few times nationally and there would be an end to this type crap.
For the record, my great uncle who received a silver star for service near Bastogne was killed in a mugging in the 80s. They never found the scum.
Oh, there is a sad lack of humanity in these predators.
I want to scream when I hear the root causes excuse for these savage crimes.
So sorry for your loss. I am sure it still hurts.