Craigslist adds new “Rapes & Murders” section

Under pressure from politicians and law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S., Craigslist has finally addressed concerns that its free classified ads are often abused for illegal activity.

To help their users more easily find the right section for these kinds of ads, Craigslist has introduced an experimental new “Rapes & Murders” sections on its Compton, California site. Users are already flocking to the new forum, and Craigslist hopes to soon expand it to more cities, including Detroit and New Orleans.

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Craigslist adds new "Rapes & Murders" section


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