The Dark Side Of Craigslist

The Diamond Ring

In 2010, James Sanders of Edgewood, Washington decided to sell a diamond ring on Craigslist, hoping to bring in some extra money to support the family. People who claimed to be a young married couple answered the ad, so Sanders invited them to his home so they could look at the ring.

The exchange turned into a home invasion when the “husband” of the young couple suddenly pulled out a gun and ordered everyone on the floor. Sanders was home with his wife and two adolescent sons. Two more shady characters showed up and began getting rough with the Sanders family. In an effort to protect his family, Sanders was shot and killed. Three days later, the suspects were arrested and collectively received 79 to 123 years in prison.