My late husband and I traveled and worked inside the United States and other countries, including Mexico and Jamaica and there were many times that we did not know until the very last minute where we would be living. We often lived in hotels for a while until we found housing. We worked at the power plants in Mexico and Jamaica and the route to the plants were so dangerous that an escort was required to get the crews there safely. I have had more than one Uzi in my face from the drug gangs in Jamaica. Horrifying to say the least. Away from the tourist areas there is an entire different environment and you can get killed very easily. I'm a bit surprised to find that there are some on this thread who still want to put the suspicion onto the wife of the man murdered. I came very close to losing my life while working out of the country. As soon as I returned to my hotel, I packed, left and vowed to never work out of the country again. The crew had to travel together whenever we were enroute to the power plant. The trip took an hour and 1/2 one way, over the Blue Mountains and through back country to get to the power plant. It was not unusual to have drug gangs stop the car and order everyone out, stick an Uzi under your chin and take everything on you and in the vehicle. No surprise, we lost crew members as fast as they came into the country, mostly after the first work shift. Pay was very good. Your pay was put into the bank at home, you were given a very hefty living allowance, a car, all fuel, beer and spending money, a very nice hotel suite, food, drinks, everything paid for, just to keep you there. It was indeed an experience that I will never forget, nor would ever do again. I fully believe this woman's story. These thugs will kill just for fun. Probably killed for the jet ski. Unless you have been in a situation like this, I do not expect you to understand at all.
