1987
It was the summer of 1987. I'd gone to live with mom after her and dad divorced my freshman year of high school. I was home on break when I noticed the new neighbors moving in across the courtyard. I knew it was difficult to get into the apartment complex where we lived because it was a gated community with tight security, including armed guards. It had an extensive waiting list for potential residents and you had to pass a background check prior to occupancy. There was very little turnover so when we saw new residents moving in, it piqued…