Wow, you're really bending over backwards to defend a murder. The cops started with guns. They had her on video and had her license plate. They didn't even have to stop here then and there. They shot her and her child dead when the only thing they had to do to secure their safety was back down, but they are incapable of anything but escalation so instead of any one of the infinite possible peaceful reasonable paths to resolution...murder.
And you're defending that? Wow.
Hard shit take: she really doesn't need to shoplift now, for herself or the baby.
But what can you do if your area climate includes 110+ F summers and below 0 winters? Besides moving, that is.
Stick with it. You will find players. Try game nights at you local game/comic/fantasy shop. A lot of schools have a gaming club. Our son has been in one since primary and he is a high school freshman this year (9th year).
Just found Fae Farm today if you're looking for something similar.
Missing a slot machine or roulette.
Merci, now I know how to say "reading comprehension" en francais.
I prefer Empty G