295 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Forum Posts for Maria Hicks: Be respectful. Abuse of these forums will not be tolerated.
Does anyone else feel like this case is a huge reminder of how dangerous it can be to confront gang members? I was reading about Maria Elena Hicks and her brave actions against those graffiti taggers. What happened to her is just terrifying. I mean, she was just trying to protect her community, and tragically, it cost her life. It makes me think about all the others who try to take a stand against local crime and the risks involved. While I admire her courage so much, wasn’t there any other way to address the situation without directly confronting such dangerous individuals? It's so upsetting to think about what her family must have gone through. Hopefully, with these convictions, there’s some sense of justice, but it’s still such a heavy price. Thoughts?
