I am absolutely horrified

jiigglybutt

Just last week, a man got away with raping a 12 year old girl 5 streets away from where I live. A month before, he raped a 17 year old girl by my daughter's school about 8 streets away.
I live on a court with 6 apartment complexes- 5 on the outside and one in the middle. One of my daughter's little friends got attacked today by a man fitting the same description. It happened on the other side of the apartment that is in the middle so nobody saw what had happened. My neighbor heard screams for help and called 911. By the time the police got here, the guy was gone.

Just maybe two hours before I saw all the police and the ambulance outside, the girl asked if my daughter could play at her house. I've let her play over there before, but since I heard about the other previous attacks, I haven't let her play anywhere other than right outside my apartment in my sight at all times and inside my sister in law's apartment in the same complex. So I told the girl no.

my god, what if I would have said yes? My daughter would have been there too! there are so many kids around here. My niece and nephew live in these complexes too. That is terrifying. And he raped a 17 year old too! I'm only 20! What if it's not only younger girls? What about when my mom rides her bike to my apartment? Then there's these pathetic people that live across from me that let their 8 year old daughter walk to and from school alone every day. even with everything happening.

what if it were to be me next? I go running and riding my bike around the neighborhood all the time! It could be anybody! I'm stressing out so bad and I am horrified by the thought that this man could be anybody anywhere. I'm horrified thinking about the fact that he is going to go to sleep warm in his bed tonight. How can anybody DO that!? It is SICK!

Sorry for the vent, you guys. I don't have anybody to talk to, really. I needed to let it out some how!

neverstray

Information is your friend. Research how he is attacking. What times of the day or night, and specifically, exactly where. What were they doing? How did the attack occur? How did he approach it? With a weapon, naked, clothed, did he have specific things he did that they described?

Knowing all this will help you avoid an attack.

We had a rapist here for about a year or so. Attacked women by sneaking into their houses/apartments at night through open windows. No matter how much the police kept telling people to not sleep with their windows open, people still did it, and he found those that did. Sometimes, it's easy to prevent it if you know how he approaches the attack. They seem to usually be very habitual and do it the same way over and over.

gigicrafty

I am SO SORRY to hear this. This is honestly terrible. I fear for you and your daughter and just everyone there! Are there cameras? Maybe a community watch group or SOMETHING to start because this guy needs to be stopped and ASAP. It boggles me sometimes how people get away with such heinous acts AND how people could do it in general.
Keep your head up and your eyes open and get some mace! I think i missed how old your daughter was but if shes old enough to carry mace get it for her too!

My roomate and I had a guy follow us home from the bar once to where we lived. He approached us and tried to essencially pull my roomate into his car. I pushed him away and we continued on(this is making a long story short) but we took a few extra back roads to make sure the guy didnt see us and where we live... he followed us walking(in his car) up one way streets and down alleys and we had to literally run from this jerk and hide in some alley walk ways. needless to say hes still around there somewhere and we both carry mace and flashlights when we walk into town.

Its a terrible thing when other peoples selfish/stupidity/sickness effects OUR lives. When we dont feel safe in our own homes or to walk around where we live.... its just not right.

feel free to message any time you need to vent! Stay Safe!

Vegan_Runner

Take safety precautions. Carry pepper spray, don"t walk anywhere alone at dusk, dawn or night. Set up a neighborhood watch. Take a self defense class. Talk to the apartment complex about installing cameras. Talk to the local police about uping patrols in your area.

krisrpaz

Just remember - fight. Like your life depends on it.

One of the most common self defense techniques that women use is the groin grab. If you are within an arm’s reach from the attacker, use your hand to grab the attacker’s groin area, squeeze tightly, and pull down. This will cause an attacker an intense amount of pain, giving you time to run away to safety.

My dad taught self-defense courses and taught me from a young age how to defend myself. I'm not one to carry pepper spray or a weapon because you usually don't have time to get it or the attacker could use it on you. Teach your child to fight and don't be afraid to bite off a finger or gorge out an eye.

s1lence

This is horrible and scary. I'm sorry that you have to deal with this fear. Neighborhood watch is helpful. Carry pepper spray, and learn some self-defense like people have suggested. Start walking, running, riding in groups. If you haven't yet, talk to your child about how not to go to strangers - informing the ones that seem to be targeted may help prevent the attacks. Have a plan if someone strange starts to do something odd. Carry a cellphone on you, if possible give one to your child - have 911 on speed dial just to be safe. I keep police station for town on speed dial under 9, that way if I can't pull out my phone or if I am to shaky (dues to fear or something else) then I just hit one key and it connects. Make sure to have a curfew, especially for your child, and make sure that there is someone to watch them at all times. Sounds like the guy is attacking people that are alone, if someone is there just like with the group thing there might be a chance that the attack won't happen.

7funnygirl7

"Anything" can happen to "anyone" , anytime..don't go stressing yourself out about it. I know it is easier said than done, but you will literally make yourself unhealthy and sick if you fret over this all the time. I am sure everyone is keeping a watchful look out in your area!...*HUGS*

debbiestine

I am so sorry to hear that. Can you get a dog? They are the best alarm system.
We live in a sinful world and there are a lot of crazy people out there. God doesn't promise we won't have problems, but he does promise that he will be with us through them. If you get scared at night, read your bible. I started reading my bible when there was a peeping tom in our neighborhood many years ago (and my hubby was in another country, deployed). Read the psalms in particular- they are very reassuring that God is with you and will protect you. I am praying for your safety.