The recent stabbing of a jogger in Washington, DC named Wendy K. Martinez, 35, had many locals shocked, and it immediately prompted an investigation into the possible motives of the suspected killer 23-year-old Anthony Marquell Crawford.
However, while many were looking for a possible personal connection to the victim, it seems like the nature of the crime may have been a bit more random than that.
Recent reports indicate that the alleged perpetrator could have been high on the synthetic drug K2, although it is not clear if it is the main factor that provoked him to carry out his act.
The suspected attacker was arrested last week and was charged with the crime, being identified thanks to surveillance footage that managed to capture him in several frames.
It is interesting to note that the murder suspect did not know the victim, and contrary to what some people have said, they had not been familiar for several years.
Authorities are still trying to determine if the attack was premeditated, or if Martinez simply found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, in the presence of someone out of their mind on drugs.
Reports indicate that the killer was taken into custody while wearing a shirt belonging to the victim, adding another layer of mystery to the story.
Authorities have been somewhat scarce with their comments so far, which is understandable given the sensitive nature of the situation.
Many are actively following the story as it develops, and the tragedy has not left the hearts of residents who are still struck by the fact that something like this could happen in their neighborhood.
The slain DC jogger was laid to rest on Tuesday, one week after the murder, in West Palm Beach, Florida wearing the reception gown she had brought for her wedding to Daniel Hincapie, who had proposed a few days before her death.
The wedding was set for later this year.
