The Rivanna Trail is a 20-mile path that encircles the city of Charlottesville, bounded by woods and – in some places – by the Rivanna River. It connects six city parks and is open for hiking, biking and fishing from dawn to dusk.
It’s also drawn a sizable population, living in about seventy tents. Over the past few months there have been two deaths in the area – neither caused by foul play, an alleged rape and a fire. Police chief Michael Kochis says it’s a challenge to respond.
“Because of the way it’s spread out, when we would get a call, we really wouldn’t know exactly where the incident was,” Kochis says…