Perhaps not, she may have been shot instead of stabbed.

lee collins wrote:
>
> I'll bet if Kristen had a pistol in her van she would be with us today !!!!!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <BetsVirg@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 9:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [VB] Re: Murder Investigation - Kristin Ann Laurite
>
> > While I grieve at the thought of this haneous crime, I have to wonder if
> any
> > of us would be talking about this if she hadn't been traveling in a VW
> bus.
> > The point is - every day we live, we work and we die. Every single day the
> > news reeks of tragedies like this throughout this land of the free. Sad
> but
> > true the fact remains that there are no guarantees in life. Live every
> moment
> > as it were your last. Live life to the fullest. Live life as you dream and
> > seek answers on the road that you choose.
> >
> > All peoples lives are affected by this story and I say let it run its
> course
> > like all the others. If you really want to make a difference, support your
> > local gun enforcement and three strikes laws. Too many felons are let
> loose
> > in this country everyday. Do something about it. Stop grieving and
> starting
> > fighting to make a difference.
> >
> > This girl was excited about traveling the country and finding her life on
> > another coast. She traveled a great life and all of us should feel proud
> that
> > she choose a bus. A volkswagen! look at all of this from a heavenly
> viewpoint
> > and not an earthly viewpoint. Be positive, happy and grateful to help each
> > other out. Strangers meeting strangers everyday. Among thisVW family take
> > care of each other, embrace each other and until we meet again take care
> of
> > yourselves!  While I never met her your spirit will live on in all VW
> busses.
> > Rest in peace Kristin Ann Laurite, may the four winds blow you safely
> home.
> >
> > Virge
> > 67 Westy
> >