I've got a bunch to say on this topic when the time is right.
I'm a member of an organized group who builds and maintain trails in NJ. Advocating for new parks has been very difficult especially with opposing groups of hikers, equestrians and environmentalists.
When things like this happens in a rogue trail, it helps no one:
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...430856233.html
Now the family is suing the town. We are monitoring the municipal response to the case.