I grew up around a town of 3500 people. It was obvious to me that all the same problems of crime and politics occurred there as in big cities, just on a smaller scale. Also, it was more likely that everyone would know about it.
our town is about the same size. i agree with what you say about crime being everywhere.
i did get a few more details from the paper. the latest reports are that alcohol, and not drugs, was involved. the kid who died was 20 yo, and well liked around town but he was "having a bad day". he and the assaillent had an argument earlier in the day, when the victum came back it escalated into a fight during which a knife (i was told a "pen knife", although i think they meant pocket knife) was produced and he was stabbed in the chest. the assaillent has only been in town for a few months and was originally from st pete, fl. he is now in police custody charged with second degree murder.
i would hope his attorney would have the trial moved to another venue as the local environment seems a bit hostile towards him.
