Yep, it’s an evil tactic. But the excellent timing of the ambush team means it’s much more than that. They had a real understanding of the timing and geographical factors. Did they follow her from Atlantic City, then just launch upon her when they came to this rural stretch of road? Or did they start with the road as a perfect isolated ambush site, and then choose the car/victim of their choosing, before launching out in pursuit? Waiting in the weeds, like lions for a passing impala? Never heard of one like this before.
Well it’s most likely that the location was one of opportunity rather than planning, but thats pure conjecture on my part. Not that they couldn’t have planned it out that well, I just think it’s more likely it was a “hey this is a perfect spot. Do it NOW.” kind of a thing.
Either way it’s a damned effective tactic and one we should all be aware of.
Thanks for the post.
I suppose if I were a scheming thieving thug in that area, I would hang out at the casinos and pick my potential victim there (based on winnings, jewelery, clothing, type of car, etc.).
If the prospective victim makes the correct turn onto the preferred road .. Bingo! Game on!
Stuff like this has been going on in Oregon for years. Popular MO is to come up behind a car at a stop sign or light. Bump the car in front, when the person, usually a woman alone, gets out to see if there is damage, rob or rape or both. The bad guys even got so bold as to make their cars look like state patrol cruisers. Of course, since Oregon passed concealed carry laws, these things have died down some.