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I came across some old newspaper clippings about Keith Dean Fleming's case, and something stood out to me. Several articles mention that hitchhiking was really common around Cocoa Beach back then. It makes me wonder if there were other reports of strange encounters or incidents involving hitchhikers in the area around the time Keith disappeared. Was there any community response or increased awareness of hitchhiker safety after this happened? I think it's crucial to consider the environment and how hitchhiking might've impacted the investigation, especially if the practice made it easier for predators like McRae to go unnoticed. Anyone know if local law enforcement changed their approach to these kinds of cases afterward? Would love to hear thoughts from anyone familiar with the area back then.
I've been looking into Keith Fleming's case, and something that's puzzled me is the whole hitchhiking angle. I know back in the '70s, it was considered pretty normal for kids and teens to hitchhike around, but it still seems risky, especially for someone so young. It's sad to think there weren't more safety measures in place back then—did the schools or community ever warn kids about the dangers?
Also, has anyone else dug into the local crime rate during that time? Was Cocoa Beach known for having any similar incidents around '77, or was it generally considered safe? I think understanding the context might help shed more light on what might've happened to Keith. It's frustrating that the trail has gone cold. Any insights or thoughts on this aspect would be appreciated.