Yet another issue of "it wasn't me - it was Mr Pee". Who was to blame this time - some alien?
No sir. The evil force behind this guys action was none other than ... faith. Yup, you see it was bound to happen. As the man reportedly said: "(...) he couldn't stop and that the assault was bound to happen 'one way or another'."
Phillyburbs.com reports how this 55-year-old IQ challenged individual assaulted a 17-year-old girl as she stepped out of a shower at his home in Sellersville, Pennsylvania.
As he advanced toward her, he allegedly told her he "wanted to stop but couldn't". The girl begged him to leave her alone, but the man reportedly told her he couldn't stop and that the assault was bound to happen "one way or another," according to a criminal complaint.
What can I add to this - other than my urge to kick this low-life where it hurts the most?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Make some noise!
"Jump up and down, scream and holler, do whatever – just remember, the more noise you make, the safer you will be!" This is a lesson given to five-year-old elementary school kids by an Ohio resource officer.
Recently, remembering the methods she learned at school, a young girl (9) escaped an abduction attempt in Middletown, Ohio, according to wlwt.com.
The girl's mother credits Officer Mike Davies with saving the girls life after she fought off the 6'8", 300-pound would-be abductor on June 6.
The mother said her daughter kicked and screamed and punched, and did everything she was told to do.
Apart from being a great story about the ability to fight back - this story also raises the question as to how and how early children should learn about this issues.
Some say children should be allowed to be children. It's hard to disagree with that, really. However, at one time these lessons has to be taught, and they should be presented in some shape or form - the earlier the better.
Recently, remembering the methods she learned at school, a young girl (9) escaped an abduction attempt in Middletown, Ohio, according to wlwt.com.
The girl's mother credits Officer Mike Davies with saving the girls life after she fought off the 6'8", 300-pound would-be abductor on June 6.
The mother said her daughter kicked and screamed and punched, and did everything she was told to do.
Apart from being a great story about the ability to fight back - this story also raises the question as to how and how early children should learn about this issues.
Some say children should be allowed to be children. It's hard to disagree with that, really. However, at one time these lessons has to be taught, and they should be presented in some shape or form - the earlier the better.
Friday, June 20, 2008
One man, one plant, one plan
This is just too funny - and too stupid I might add... You just have to watch the video - it's hilarious! Oh, and if the video clip is gone when you get there, just contact me and I'll provide it.
A would-be robber enters a store in DeLand, Florida. And what is his weapon of choice? A palm frond :-)
I don't know if this works in the guy's favor or not, but anyhow his claim is $50. Well, at least he's being specific about it.
The incident ends when a customer chases the man out the door with ... a gun? No, a bar stool :-) Like I said, you need to watch this video!
A would-be robber enters a store in DeLand, Florida. And what is his weapon of choice? A palm frond :-)
I don't know if this works in the guy's favor or not, but anyhow his claim is $50. Well, at least he's being specific about it.
The incident ends when a customer chases the man out the door with ... a gun? No, a bar stool :-) Like I said, you need to watch this video!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
In shape
It is without a doubt of great help to be in shape -- both in a physical, as well as mental sense -- if you ever end up in a self-defense situation.
A case in point is this story about a 41-year-old woman from New York City. The intended victim was assaulted by a knife-wielding intruder in her basement apartment.
The woman says her furious, and successful, self-defense response, is due to the fact that she works out at the gym 7 days a week.
When she fought back, by screaming, pushing the intruder and then knocking him in the groin, the man went scurrying out.
A case in point is this story about a 41-year-old woman from New York City. The intended victim was assaulted by a knife-wielding intruder in her basement apartment.
The woman says her furious, and successful, self-defense response, is due to the fact that she works out at the gym 7 days a week.
When she fought back, by screaming, pushing the intruder and then knocking him in the groin, the man went scurrying out.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A chair affair
Hawaii -- In Honolulu, Honoluluadvertiser.com reported about a man using a chair to defend himself when another man assaulted him with a skateboard and attempted to rob him at knife point.
The 54-year-old intended victim was reportedly able to fend off the younger attacker by using his chair until witnesses intervened and police arrived.
A chair can be used in primarily three ways as a defence tool. First it is possible to use the chair as a whole to hit an aggressor.
Then, you may (sometimes) be able to break of parts of the chair -- one of the legs usually works best -- to use as a club.
Finally, you can use it to push, or "catch" the aggressor -- think of the legs as four "fangs". If you hold the chair with the four legs pointing away from you, it is possible to avoid being kicked, punched or stabbed. Also, the attacker can be pushed and held against a wall.
This last scenario has occurred at psychiatric hospital and other places as well.
The 54-year-old intended victim was reportedly able to fend off the younger attacker by using his chair until witnesses intervened and police arrived.
A chair can be used in primarily three ways as a defence tool. First it is possible to use the chair as a whole to hit an aggressor.
Then, you may (sometimes) be able to break of parts of the chair -- one of the legs usually works best -- to use as a club.
Finally, you can use it to push, or "catch" the aggressor -- think of the legs as four "fangs". If you hold the chair with the four legs pointing away from you, it is possible to avoid being kicked, punched or stabbed. Also, the attacker can be pushed and held against a wall.
This last scenario has occurred at psychiatric hospital and other places as well.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Courage beyond belief
I strongly urge you to read this article. It's graphic and disturbing, but it leaves a lasting impression about this young woman's courage. What a will to survive!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Clever
New Jersey -- A man police say may be responsible for a string of sexual assaults in South Jersey have been arrested, according to myfoxphilly.com.
Several women reportedly have been lured to a vacant home in rural Salem County. A suspect then raped or attempted to rape them inside the home, officials said.
Thursday night, a woman was able to get away with a crucial piece of evidence. A neighbor said "She broke his glasses to get away from him and she said he couldn't see, so he wasn't able to come after her."
When police arrived at the scene, they found the suspect looking for glasses which had been taken off his face by the intended victim.
Several women reportedly have been lured to a vacant home in rural Salem County. A suspect then raped or attempted to rape them inside the home, officials said.
Thursday night, a woman was able to get away with a crucial piece of evidence. A neighbor said "She broke his glasses to get away from him and she said he couldn't see, so he wasn't able to come after her."
When police arrived at the scene, they found the suspect looking for glasses which had been taken off his face by the intended victim.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Blind man fights intruder
This man got my utmost respect. Way to go! It also proves how old wrestling skills can come in handy any day.
Story:
Indiana -- Wthr.com reported about a 49-year-old blind man who fought off an intruder Monday morning in Indianapolis.
Allan Kieta was reportedly having a day off and sleeping in when his dog Bella woke him up, letting him know something was wrong.
The home owner said the dog told him about a stranger in the house. And as he walked out of his bedroom, he ran right into the suspected burglar.
The men began fighting. "We fought maybe for 30 to 40 minutes - a long time," Mr Kieta said.
As the two men fought on the floor, Mr Kieta grabbed the intruder's belt, dragging him down the hall. According to reports he kept banging him against the walls to keep him disoriented and maintaining control.
"I was afraid if I let him up, he was going to kill me," Mr Kieta later told media. He used all his high school wrestling training to get the suspect to the kitchen.
Once in the kitchen, the home owner grabbed for the knife. He fumbled with the phone, trying to dial 911.
"He was begging, like, 'Don't kill me. I'll dial it for you!'," Mr Kieta said. "I was, like, 'You are not touching the phone'!"
Police arrived to the home quickly to arrest the intruder, who was hospitalized following the incident.
Story:
Indiana -- Wthr.com reported about a 49-year-old blind man who fought off an intruder Monday morning in Indianapolis.
Allan Kieta was reportedly having a day off and sleeping in when his dog Bella woke him up, letting him know something was wrong.
The home owner said the dog told him about a stranger in the house. And as he walked out of his bedroom, he ran right into the suspected burglar.
The men began fighting. "We fought maybe for 30 to 40 minutes - a long time," Mr Kieta said.
As the two men fought on the floor, Mr Kieta grabbed the intruder's belt, dragging him down the hall. According to reports he kept banging him against the walls to keep him disoriented and maintaining control.
"I was afraid if I let him up, he was going to kill me," Mr Kieta later told media. He used all his high school wrestling training to get the suspect to the kitchen.
Once in the kitchen, the home owner grabbed for the knife. He fumbled with the phone, trying to dial 911.
"He was begging, like, 'Don't kill me. I'll dial it for you!'," Mr Kieta said. "I was, like, 'You are not touching the phone'!"
Police arrived to the home quickly to arrest the intruder, who was hospitalized following the incident.
Friday, May 02, 2008
A very cautious girl
"I'm a very cautious girl," this assault victim says. If that's the case, then it scares me to even think what being less cautious implies.
I mean, having your head down, and listening to your voicemail outside a nightspot at closing time... Oh yes, very cautious indeed!
Story:
In Springfield, Missouri, police are investigating a spate of downtown attacks on a women, according to ky3.com .
The latest assault occurred on Saturday, April 26. According to reports, there have been at least five reports of attacks in or near downtown since the beginning of 2008. The victims have been women in all but one incident.
The woman who reported the latest attack said it happened on a sidewalk. She had just stepped outside the nightclub just around closing time.
In three similar incidents, the victims said they were outside downtown nightclubs right after closing times.
"I never would have thought it could happen in just a little couple seconds that that took to happen," the Saturday assault victim said in an interview.
"I'm a very cautious girl; all my friends are," she said. But that wasn't enough to keep her out of danger. "I did have my head down listening to my voicemail and next thing led to another and I turned around and there he was," she said.
The woman says she just left the nightclub as it was closing down. She came around a corner to listen to her voicemail. She was alone and that's when she says the attacker pinned her hands above her head with one of his hands, then used his other hand to assault her.
The woman says she screamed for help and a stranger from across the street ran over to help. When he did, the attacker ran off.
Other victims haven't been as fortunate according to reports. Three similar incidents reported to police have much in common. They were all after closing, all outside downtown bars, all reported rapes and all listed a popular nightspot as a place where victims had been earlier in the evening.
I mean, having your head down, and listening to your voicemail outside a nightspot at closing time... Oh yes, very cautious indeed!
Story:
In Springfield, Missouri, police are investigating a spate of downtown attacks on a women, according to ky3.com .
The latest assault occurred on Saturday, April 26. According to reports, there have been at least five reports of attacks in or near downtown since the beginning of 2008. The victims have been women in all but one incident.
The woman who reported the latest attack said it happened on a sidewalk. She had just stepped outside the nightclub just around closing time.
In three similar incidents, the victims said they were outside downtown nightclubs right after closing times.
"I never would have thought it could happen in just a little couple seconds that that took to happen," the Saturday assault victim said in an interview.
"I'm a very cautious girl; all my friends are," she said. But that wasn't enough to keep her out of danger. "I did have my head down listening to my voicemail and next thing led to another and I turned around and there he was," she said.
The woman says she just left the nightclub as it was closing down. She came around a corner to listen to her voicemail. She was alone and that's when she says the attacker pinned her hands above her head with one of his hands, then used his other hand to assault her.
The woman says she screamed for help and a stranger from across the street ran over to help. When he did, the attacker ran off.
Other victims haven't been as fortunate according to reports. Three similar incidents reported to police have much in common. They were all after closing, all outside downtown bars, all reported rapes and all listed a popular nightspot as a place where victims had been earlier in the evening.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Message (with) a bottle
I guess the bottle of coke won this round... :-)
Story:
Florida -- It is reported that a woman and her bottle of coke were unharmed after fighting off a robber armed with an umbrella in Tampa, according to abcactionnews.com
Police said a mother and daughter team armed with an umbrella attempted to rob the woman who fought back with a bottle of Coca-Cola.
The 44-year-old victim was attacked as she was getting into her car at a food mart. The 45 year old female robber threatened the victim with an umbrella, telling her to hand over her purse.
Using a formidable 2-liter Coke bottle, the intended victim fought back, hitting the robber several times, police said.
The umbrella wielding robber was forces to flee -- without the purse -- in a vehicle reportedly driven by her 26-year-old daughter.
Story:
Florida -- It is reported that a woman and her bottle of coke were unharmed after fighting off a robber armed with an umbrella in Tampa, according to abcactionnews.com
Police said a mother and daughter team armed with an umbrella attempted to rob the woman who fought back with a bottle of Coca-Cola.
The 44-year-old victim was attacked as she was getting into her car at a food mart. The 45 year old female robber threatened the victim with an umbrella, telling her to hand over her purse.
Using a formidable 2-liter Coke bottle, the intended victim fought back, hitting the robber several times, police said.
The umbrella wielding robber was forces to flee -- without the purse -- in a vehicle reportedly driven by her 26-year-old daughter.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Great, free resource
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Inside The Vault you will lots of free and cool stuff about self-defense and the martial arts. In addition to the free stuff you may also find the occasional rebates to my e-books etc.
Enjoy!
Carjackers killed woman
In Texas, a woman -- a mother of five -- was brutally stabbed to death when she fought back during a carjacking in northeast Harris County (Houston). Now, one of the suspects have been arrested, according to khou.com.
The woman was walking into a mobile phone store when a man, attempting to steal her car, grabbed her car keys. It is believed that the woman fought the would-be carjacker because her 4-month-old daughter was still in the car.
The 24-year-old assailant, which authorities say are an illegal immigrant, stabbed the woman several times. He then got into a waiting car driven by an accomplice. The store's security cameras captured the brutal attack.
Not long before the deadly attack, the assailant was caught in security video stealing beer from a convenience store, police said.
The carjackers -- using knives and targeting women -- reportedly began their crime spree at convenience store Tuesday in Northeast Harris County.
A surveillance video shows the passenger of a car getting out of the vehicle and walking into the store. On of the carjackers then approached the driver, waiting in the vehicle.
Using a knife, he forced her out and she hurried inside, uninjured, police said. Then the second carjacker jumped into the vehicle, hopping in the driver's seat. The stolen car then takes off.
The next day, the same men targeted another woman, police said. Again, the carjacked victim was unharmed. The third woman targeted Wednesday night fought back, and was tragically killed.
The woman was walking into a mobile phone store when a man, attempting to steal her car, grabbed her car keys. It is believed that the woman fought the would-be carjacker because her 4-month-old daughter was still in the car.
The 24-year-old assailant, which authorities say are an illegal immigrant, stabbed the woman several times. He then got into a waiting car driven by an accomplice. The store's security cameras captured the brutal attack.
Not long before the deadly attack, the assailant was caught in security video stealing beer from a convenience store, police said.
The carjackers -- using knives and targeting women -- reportedly began their crime spree at convenience store Tuesday in Northeast Harris County.
A surveillance video shows the passenger of a car getting out of the vehicle and walking into the store. On of the carjackers then approached the driver, waiting in the vehicle.
Using a knife, he forced her out and she hurried inside, uninjured, police said. Then the second carjacker jumped into the vehicle, hopping in the driver's seat. The stolen car then takes off.
The next day, the same men targeted another woman, police said. Again, the carjacked victim was unharmed. The third woman targeted Wednesday night fought back, and was tragically killed.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Ruined robber's day
Robber's day ... is that something akin to St. Patricks Day, or Remembrance Day? It seems only fair that the robber's get their own day...
My bad jokes and similar bad taste aside, this 84-year-old guy really made my day. Sweet!
California -- A teenager may have been fooled by his intended victim's appearance. The would-be robber threatened an 84-year-old Santa Rosa man with a knife Wednesday afternoon, saying he wanted the man's wallet, according to pressdemocrat.com.
The elderly target put his grocery bags down. He then informed the young man he had been threatened by knives and bayonets before -- having fought in three wars as a U.S. Marine. He made it quite clear that the teen would be sorry if he came too close.
When the would-be robber stepped toward him, he proved his point by kicked the young criminal in the groin, according to police.
The teenager, who was estimated to be 15 or 16 years old, was reportedly left doubled over on the sidewalk around 1:15 p.m.
My bad jokes and similar bad taste aside, this 84-year-old guy really made my day. Sweet!
California -- A teenager may have been fooled by his intended victim's appearance. The would-be robber threatened an 84-year-old Santa Rosa man with a knife Wednesday afternoon, saying he wanted the man's wallet, according to pressdemocrat.com.
The elderly target put his grocery bags down. He then informed the young man he had been threatened by knives and bayonets before -- having fought in three wars as a U.S. Marine. He made it quite clear that the teen would be sorry if he came too close.
When the would-be robber stepped toward him, he proved his point by kicked the young criminal in the groin, according to police.
The teenager, who was estimated to be 15 or 16 years old, was reportedly left doubled over on the sidewalk around 1:15 p.m.
Monday, April 07, 2008
"Twist and shout"
Yes - that's what it is called - the ball squeeze... You, grab and twist - he'll most likely shout (you get the picture)!
And this is by no means a "ladies only" technique. If you've got the balls for it (sorry, bad pun...) also guys have used this attention grabber (another bad pun...).
Anyway, here are a couple of practical applications:
South Africa -- A woman told police he had attacked at about 4:30 p.m. Monday in her field between two villages near the Swaziland border in Mpumalanga.
The 53-year-old villager was busy weeding her field when a man appeared and allegedly ordered her to go undress under a nearby tree.
The woman refused and the man threatened to stone her and then physically dragged her to the tree. The two fell to the ground and struggled, until the woman was able to get on top of him and grab his testicles.
When the man surrendered, she ran for help.
Ohio -- Police in Warren said a man kidnapped a 32-year-old woman at 6:15 p.m. Thursday - then attempted to sexually assault her.
According to police reports, the woman parked toward the rear of the parking lot at the main library to drop off books. She told police her van was left unlocked while she ran inside the library (great idea...).
When she got back into the van, a man placed a knife to the woman's side and forced her to drive to Packard Park. The perpetrator forced the woman to the floor of the van and began cutting off her clothes and undressing himself.
The woman was reportedly cut on her shoulder, arms and leg. She managed to escape the would-be rapist by grabbing his groin and twisting until he ran off.
And this is by no means a "ladies only" technique. If you've got the balls for it (sorry, bad pun...) also guys have used this attention grabber (another bad pun...).
Anyway, here are a couple of practical applications:
South Africa -- A woman told police he had attacked at about 4:30 p.m. Monday in her field between two villages near the Swaziland border in Mpumalanga.
The 53-year-old villager was busy weeding her field when a man appeared and allegedly ordered her to go undress under a nearby tree.
The woman refused and the man threatened to stone her and then physically dragged her to the tree. The two fell to the ground and struggled, until the woman was able to get on top of him and grab his testicles.
When the man surrendered, she ran for help.
Ohio -- Police in Warren said a man kidnapped a 32-year-old woman at 6:15 p.m. Thursday - then attempted to sexually assault her.
According to police reports, the woman parked toward the rear of the parking lot at the main library to drop off books. She told police her van was left unlocked while she ran inside the library (great idea...).
When she got back into the van, a man placed a knife to the woman's side and forced her to drive to Packard Park. The perpetrator forced the woman to the floor of the van and began cutting off her clothes and undressing himself.
The woman was reportedly cut on her shoulder, arms and leg. She managed to escape the would-be rapist by grabbing his groin and twisting until he ran off.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
More quick thinking
I seriously wonder what goes to these guys head? Do they think that flashing a knife, and attempting to rape someone is romance?
Story:
Philippines -- Police said a driver allegedly tried to rape a 27-year-old woman in his taxi on Saturday night in Quezon City (Manila).
The woman told investigators how she boarded the taxi at around 8 p.m. Saturday. Soon, all the passengers, except for her, got off at the Metro Rail Transit station in Kamuning.
"The woman was sitting in the back seat, and the driver asked her to sit beside him in the front," a police spokesman said.
When she did so, the woman said the driver showed a knife, and started to touch her breasts.
The woman said she told the man that she would go with him to a hotel if they could eat first at a fast food diner nearby.
Inside the restaurant, the woman promptly asked the security guard for help. The driver managed to run back to his van and escaped. Police believe that the driver also had victimized other female passengers.
Story:
Philippines -- Police said a driver allegedly tried to rape a 27-year-old woman in his taxi on Saturday night in Quezon City (Manila).
The woman told investigators how she boarded the taxi at around 8 p.m. Saturday. Soon, all the passengers, except for her, got off at the Metro Rail Transit station in Kamuning.
"The woman was sitting in the back seat, and the driver asked her to sit beside him in the front," a police spokesman said.
When she did so, the woman said the driver showed a knife, and started to touch her breasts.
The woman said she told the man that she would go with him to a hotel if they could eat first at a fast food diner nearby.
Inside the restaurant, the woman promptly asked the security guard for help. The driver managed to run back to his van and escaped. Police believe that the driver also had victimized other female passengers.
Monday, March 31, 2008
stalking, push-in
Here is a "classic" case of a perpetrator using (at least) two means to get to his intended victim - stalking (following), and a push-in.
Story:
UK -- In Newcastle, police say a man stalked an 18-year-old female in the early hours of March 9 (Sunday morning).
The teenager was walking home from a night out with friends at around 2:30 a.m., and footage from closed circuit TV, shows the intended victim being followed through the city centre.
The assault happened at around 2:40 a.m. The perpetrator followed her inside her complex, grabbed and pushed into her home, before sexually assaulting her. Screaming and kicking him, the young woman forced the attacker to flee her home.
Story:
UK -- In Newcastle, police say a man stalked an 18-year-old female in the early hours of March 9 (Sunday morning).
The teenager was walking home from a night out with friends at around 2:30 a.m., and footage from closed circuit TV, shows the intended victim being followed through the city centre.
The assault happened at around 2:40 a.m. The perpetrator followed her inside her complex, grabbed and pushed into her home, before sexually assaulting her. Screaming and kicking him, the young woman forced the attacker to flee her home.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Monday, March 24, 2008
More 'kung-shoe'
New York -- A sexual assault occurred early Sunday in a downtown parking garage in Albany, according to dailygazette.com.
At around 3:10 a.m., a 22-year-old woman left a bar downtown and walked to the garage. On her way, she noticed a man following her on the street, according to a police spokesman.
This man then followed her as she walked up the exit ramp to the parking garage. The woman attempted to call police on her cell phone but the man grabbed her phone, threw it to the ground and then tried to get a hold of the woman.
The woman managed to break away and got into her car, the spokesman said, but the man also forced his way into the car, where he got on top of her. The woman continued to fight the attacker inside the vehicle before both reportedly fell out the passenger side and onto the ground.
The determined woman then began to hit the man in the face and eyes with the heel of her dress shoe. She was finally able to get away from the perpetrator.
The woman was later taken to a medical center, where she was treated and released.
At around 3:10 a.m., a 22-year-old woman left a bar downtown and walked to the garage. On her way, she noticed a man following her on the street, according to a police spokesman.
This man then followed her as she walked up the exit ramp to the parking garage. The woman attempted to call police on her cell phone but the man grabbed her phone, threw it to the ground and then tried to get a hold of the woman.
The woman managed to break away and got into her car, the spokesman said, but the man also forced his way into the car, where he got on top of her. The woman continued to fight the attacker inside the vehicle before both reportedly fell out the passenger side and onto the ground.
The determined woman then began to hit the man in the face and eyes with the heel of her dress shoe. She was finally able to get away from the perpetrator.
The woman was later taken to a medical center, where she was treated and released.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
A fight for life
It is worth repeating; someone who believe they are fighting for their life has a tremendous amount of strength. The same goes if you decide you will not be taken down.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
Is it always possible to fight back, or is it always wise to fight back? Of course not. Still, stories like this one here is a reminder of our possibilities in what may be called a worst case scenario.
Story
Canada.com reported about a 53-year-old convicted robber and rapist who attempted to rob a convenience store in Windsor, Ontario. Using a fake gun, plus a rather odd disguise made up of wig, heart-shaped shades, cowboy hat and fake beard - he lost what was referred to as a violent struggle with the 34-year-old diminutive female clerk.
A superior court judge told how the clerk thought she was going to be raped and perhaps killed. Lacerated and bloody, she believed she was fighting for both her sexual integrity and her life, the court heard.
The case prosecutor said the woman "fought valiantly" against the man. He struck the woman and held her down. But she fought back, scratching and biting the assailant, leaving "telltale marks" that police saw when he was later arrested.
The attempted robbery and rape failed because the female clerk got the better of a much larger, heavier and stronger man, the judge said.
The man walked into the store in September 2005 and demanded the keys to the place from the clerk, so that he could lock them both inside. The court was told how the man, in addition to his disguise and weapon, had a bag filled with duct tape, a knife and fake bomb.
A police report explained how the woman struggled the fake gun away from the attacker and actually hit him with it.The man fled the store after the fight, leaving his bag behind.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Resourceful 'Batboy'
Arizona -- In January, abcnews.go.com reported about a 14-year-old boy who alone at home when a burglar broke into the house.
When Michael heard the intruder break into the Mesa home, he barely had time to hide in his room and call 911.
The teenager said how he could hear the person go into the room next door. Then the boy heard him scramble through his parents' room, opening all the doors. Finally, he heard heard him go through his own room. "He just broke in real quick," the teenager said.
The boy sat locked in his room giving information to a 911 dispatcher, hiding inside a closet and grabbing his baseball bat. When the criminal finally made it to the child's room and opened the closet door, the surprised intruder was met with a series of hits with the bat.
The man left the home, but was soon after caught by police.
When Michael heard the intruder break into the Mesa home, he barely had time to hide in his room and call 911.
The teenager said how he could hear the person go into the room next door. Then the boy heard him scramble through his parents' room, opening all the doors. Finally, he heard heard him go through his own room. "He just broke in real quick," the teenager said.
The boy sat locked in his room giving information to a 911 dispatcher, hiding inside a closet and grabbing his baseball bat. When the criminal finally made it to the child's room and opened the closet door, the surprised intruder was met with a series of hits with the bat.
The man left the home, but was soon after caught by police.
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