I've waited to ask on any forums I visit about Cozumel, wondering if I would see this news story posted by someone, but enough time has passed that I am wondering if what I was told is a hoax or cruel joke cuz nothing is out there. My husband is a native of Cozumel. He called home yesterday to his parents, who live on the island and they chatted about "what's new" and etc. My mother-in-law said that the police chief and his wife were shot during a public speech that he, police chief was giving and that they died. My mother-in-law said that the shooter was aprehended and is now in the custody of the federal police. Now, my mother-in-law is not given to gossip, but I'm wondering why I haven't seen hide nor hair of this incident in the news or on any forums. Does anyone know about this?
Disturbing news ??
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Iw was more like an EX police chief murdered his wife and then committed suicide. I don't know the specifics. But it was some sort of lover's quarrel / dispute, nothing to do with the fact he was a chief of police at any point. So in a way, it was a private matter. People are just crazy and fuxored up, what can I say.
lavachickie
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I searched news outlets and asked one or two contact I have, and the response was, "What?"
I'd like to hear input from those in the know -- how is Cozumel these days for tourists? I've only been visiting a few years, and the usual warnings remain (tourists doing stupid things are exposing themselves to theft and other crime), but that overall the island remains very safe. Last time I did hear concern about some local violence, small groups of older juveniles/younger adults stealing and doing things. But nothing on the level of mass violence that should make tourists overly concerned.
I like Cozumel because it's laid back and safe -- I try to stay away from the tourist traps near the cruise ship docs, but will note I let my guard down and a friend and I were swindled by a henna tattoo guy in January -- that made me so angry, but it was my fault, too bad his greed cost a lot of his fellow vendors a lot of cash because I was so mad we left and I didn't go back.
I read that there is now a Sam's Club inter island. Seriously? I wonder for how long this will be a good place to go.
I'd like to hear input from those in the know -- how is Cozumel these days for tourists? I've only been visiting a few years, and the usual warnings remain (tourists doing stupid things are exposing themselves to theft and other crime), but that overall the island remains very safe. Last time I did hear concern about some local violence, small groups of older juveniles/younger adults stealing and doing things. But nothing on the level of mass violence that should make tourists overly concerned.
I like Cozumel because it's laid back and safe -- I try to stay away from the tourist traps near the cruise ship docs, but will note I let my guard down and a friend and I were swindled by a henna tattoo guy in January -- that made me so angry, but it was my fault, too bad his greed cost a lot of his fellow vendors a lot of cash because I was so mad we left and I didn't go back.
I read that there is now a Sam's Club inter island. Seriously? I wonder for how long this will be a good place to go.
Well, I really don't want to cause undo stress or worry for anyone considering a trip to the island, in fact we plan on retiring there. However, I am just wondering how a story could get so misconstrued. El Gaucho's post and the story my m-in-law told us are so drastically different. Geez!!
azscubadude
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chrpai
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I believe Por Esto had an article 2-3 days ago that said it was a murder/suicide but I can't find the link.
By and large, Cozumel is still a very safe place but it does have a population of around 80,000+ people so it is going to have some crime. It's a great place to vacation but it's not Utopia. No place is.
By and large, Cozumel is still a very safe place but it does have a population of around 80,000+ people so it is going to have some crime. It's a great place to vacation but it's not Utopia. No place is.
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