I dunno the particulars of this case, so I'm kinda shootin in the dark here, but ... I'm not so sure this chic 100% could not have changed the outcome of her rape and demise had she been properly trained and armed, nor do I truly expect anyone could say with any certainty she would have been completely powerless unless they themselves were there.

However, given the fact that if she were a law abiding Ozzy citizen, her attacker knew for sure her odds of being able to defend herself against him were not too good. He knew he had little to fear she had any weapon to equalize, let alone put her in a position to hold the upper hand against his physically overpowering onslaught, effectively making her prey.

Robert, you espouse the view that had she had a gun, her odds not only would not have improved, but that it could have meant they would have been decreased and even other victims could have suffered because of it. Without 1st hand knowledge of the incident I submit that is nothing more than a positional posturing of what did and might have occurred.

Here's a question for you and I hope you answer it seriously and honestly:

Envision a scenario where a person has broken into your home where you, your wife/mate live with several minor children and the attacker has your wife/mate at knife point threatening to slit her throat, then go to after your children. You know you can get to a knife or similar weapon, but also have a pistola available, though you know it's unlawful to possess or fire it, even in total defence of your family. Which method of defence would you choose?