What do you say to a 'murderer'?

[pie]

Just read this:

www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,980207,00.html

I used to babysit for these people before the wife went missing. They used to think it was hilarious that I have the same first name as their daughter.

I still see the husband around, so what do I say, should I have my wheelchair pushed to the otherside of the road? Or keep things to a polite nod?

And has anyone else ever found that someone they knew, well or otherwise, was suspected/charged/convicted of something serious?

I remember this when she disappeared (was living close-ish by at the time. They have always sort of suspected him, interesting that they FINALLY have found some grounds to arrest him on. I wonder what has turned up after such a long time?

Never been in your situation, Pie, but a friend of mine knew that couple in Fulham where the husband bludgeoned her to death in the bathroom about three years ago - remember that? She was pretty traumatised by it - not just losing a friend (although they weren't particularly close) but having known and socialised with someone who was capable of doing such a thing. She felt that she should somehow have identified him for a "BAD" person, although she knew that was impossible and a silly reaction.

Mad world

I remember this too as I lived in West London at the time. Polite nod I'd say Pie, if that. Blimey, how awful.

So what was the husband like? Will you see him around (is he on bail) or is he on remand now? I suppose if you were being very fair you'd say "innocent until proven guilty" and say hello to him and ask after the children. But if you don't like/trust him, then go the no eye contact minimal conversation route

He was nice enough, very quiet. My mum saw him walking down the road yesterday so presumably he is out on bail. I really talked to the wife though whenever I was there so I don't think I will go past the nod, assuming I can even make eye contact with him!!

creepy.
poor, poor children