Austin man arrested in death of woman found near store:
A lot of the time I get accused of picking on craigslist because of the erotic/adult services ads. People tell me that they’re not the only online venue of prostitution. You know what? They’re absolutely right. So I’m starting yet another feature here at the site about the dangers of prostitution and how it’s not a victimless crime and should not be legalized.
The new feature is called 22 Acacia Avenue. The name is taken from an Iron Maiden song about a fictional prostitute called Charlotte the Harlot and one man’s attempt to get her out of the business. You can hear the song here.
Now on to our first story of the feature.
Crazy Joe up there is 29-year-old Nathaniel Edwin Briscoe of Austin, TX. He’s been charged in the murder of Austin call girl Amy Elizabeth Dickey, 28. Allegedly Briscoe contacted her online for her services. He paid her $150 for sex. Then it’s believed that Briscoe strangled her to death. Can’t really call him another ‘craigslist killer’ yet because it has not been released what online venue he used. He then dumped her body in a wooded area. Her body was found on Thursday and police were able to track down Briscoe through her cell phone.
So let’s see, consenting adults? I doubt she consented to be strangled to death. Victimless? Hardly. Would this have had happened if prostitution was legal? More than likely.
To all the gals and guys who are thinking about turning to prostitution to make some easy money please don’t. Don’t be another victim like Amy Elizabeth Dickey. The same thing could happen to you or worse.
Thanks to Annette for the tip.
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