Most of us have heard that the three motives for murder are Money, Love, and Power. We can't think of too many Shoals murders motivated by power struggles, but over the years there have certainly been a multitude fueled by money and even love.
In Shoals Crime, Murder in Muscle Shoals I & II, and Ron Wikkid, we've chronicled over 30 local murders, and have hardly scratched the surface of the ultimate crime. Looking at these various accounts, we've noticed that most occur in the Spring or Autumn, seasons with more moderate temperatures.
We have to wonder if those in Northwest Alabama choose to plot their crimes in the hotter or colder months and then wait for moderate temps to carry them out? More likely, it's simply that in this area, more individuals are out and about during the Spring and Fall and, therefore, coming into more conflicts during these periods.
Nevertheless, you've been warned when to keep on your toes...
