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- John Nichols, Nation Magazine - 10/12/09
Serial rapist on the loose in Charlotte
The Charlotte Observer is reporting this morning that a recent attack in the Myers Park area of Charlotte may be the work of a serial rapist. If you live in Charlotte or the surrounding vicinity, read this article to find out the latest news. Here’s a description of the attacker along with other information you need to know:
Have a Tip?
Police describe the attacker as a Hispanic man with a dark olive complexion and close-cut hair. He is about 35 and about 5 feet, 8 inches tall. In Tuesday’s assault, he was wearing jeans, a white T-shirt and a dark vest, police said.Police believe he drove off in a large burgundy pickup truck. The full-size truck had tinted windows and a loud muffler.
Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Staying Safe
Rape by strangers is comparatively rare, police say. About seven out of 10 females who were raped or sexually assaulted nationwide in 2004 knew their attackers, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Here are some tips to protect yourself:
• Do not jog alone. In a public place, don’t allow yourself to be isolated. Try to stay in well-lit crowded areas.
• Travel with a purpose, scanning the area around you.
• Always let someone know the route you plan to take and when you expect to return.
• Avoid distractions such as talking on a cell phone. Do not wear headphones for music that may limit awareness of your surroundings.
• Don’t stop for strangers who approach. Be aware of cars that pull up close or pass more than once.
• Report anything suspicious to 911.IF YOU BECOME A VICTIM:
• Don’t try to reason with the attacker.
• Look for ways to escape.
• Carry something to protect yourself. If you decide to fight, don’t announce your intentions.
• If you feel you can fight back, do not start when someone has a gun or knife to your throat. The most vulnerable places to strike an attacker are in the throat, eyes and groin.
• Call 911 immediately. Or a rape-crisis hot line. You can check your phone book’s community information pages for a local number or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which will connect you to a local hot line: (800) 656-HOPE(4673).
Keep safe!
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In the early 90’s, A serial rapist attacked 27 women in an 18 month period. It was truely a frightening time for women in Charleston. Always be aware of your surroundings and those around you. Lock your doors and windows (that is how about half of the 27 women were attacked, thru open windows). Stay Safe!
Use the buddy system. At my office the security guards will walk to your car with you at night.
All the things that are listed in the article are good I thought I would add a little to it that may or may not help. Your keys can be a weapon the keyed side can cut and tear skin. A pen or a pencil can be a good weapon leave about 2 to 3 inches extending from a closed fist and jab it into the neck on either side of the adams apple. If someone grabs you from behind use the heel of your shoe and run it down the attackers shin. If someone grabs your wrist or arm always pull away against that persons thumb with a quick jerk the thumb is the weakest part of the hand. Always remember if you are attacked the person attacking means to do you harm do not be afraid to seriously hurt or kill them. The best way is to arm yourself your local shooting range offers courses on handling firearms and most states you can get a conceal carry permit. Some of the courses are taught by off duty policeman some are offered by the NRA, knowledge of how to use a weapon can takeaway the fear of owning one. Criminals will avoid a person that can defend them selves they want an easy target. If a weapon is out of the question think about a course in martial arts a couple hours a week might save you from being a victim. Just remember even if you can call 911 it may take the police from a few minutes to several minutes to reach you and criminals know that.
Also becareful of vans that are parked next to your vehicle. Nothing easier than to pull a woman into a van while she is trying to unlock her vehicle. She is in a vunerable position, and more concerned about getting home or whatever. That’s why I love remote unlock. It usually has a panic button. If you have to use that panic button throw the keys away from you too, so it cannot be turned off easily.
Sis if you need someone to call to let them know which way you are coming home, feel free to call me.
– Lorica
This is one time police and prosecutors should look the other way when women start carrying firearms. A .410 derringer applied to a rapist ends the rapist’s criminal carrer.