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Man Indicted for Aggravated Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Columbus Hotel Death

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man faces charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation in connection with the death of a 61-year-old woman at a north Columbus hotel. The Franklin County grand jury indicted Arthur Scott Jr., 36, on Monday in what authorities described as a “brutal attack” that led to the woman’s death. The court documents from the Franklin County Municipal Court revealed that Columbus Division of Police officers responded to a …

Man in Columbus Charged with Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Brutal Attack on 61-Year-Old Woman

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man from Columbus is facing serious charges of murder, rape, and kidnapping after a horrific incident that took place on the North Side of the city. Arthur Scott Jr., 36, was arrested on Saturday morning at a clinic on the West Side, in connection with the death of 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin. Authorities discovered Lin on Friday night at an extended stay hotel on Zumstein Drive, where she was found with severe …

Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Assault and Rape of Teenager Met Online

Hull, England – A man in Hull, England has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting and raping a teenager he met in an online chatroom. Jamal Ali, 34, lured the 18-year-old to a house where he attempted to give her alcohol and made unwanted sexual advances, resulting in a violent assault and rape, along with theft of her phone. The victim managed to escape the following day and seek help from a …

Violent Attempted Rape Foiled in Queens Subway Station: Suspect Arrested and Charged

Queens, New York – A 21-year-old woman narrowly escaped a terrifying attempted rape at a subway station in Jamaica, Queens in February. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Donovan Simmon, was arrested and charged with attempted rape, unlawful imprisonment, assault, and lewdness in connection to the brutal attack that took place at the 169th Street station. The victim, known as Jamileth, recounted her harrowing experience to ABC 7 Eyewitness News, revealing that she encountered the man …

Star Man Receives 45-Year Sentence for Brutal Assault and Rape of Ex-Partner in Her Home

Star, Idaho – Matthew Blazek, a 47-year-old man from Star, Idaho, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the brutal assault and rape of his former partner. The sentence mandates that he serve at least 20 years before being eligible for parole. Blazek was found guilty by a jury in Ada County of several charges, including rape, use of a deadly weapon, forcible penetration, domestic violence in the presence of a child, and …

Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Brutal Attack and Rape of Former Partner

Star, Idaho – A man from Star, Idaho has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a brutal attack on a former partner. 47-year-old Matthew Blazek received his sentence after being found guilty by an Ada County jury on charges including rape, use of a deadly weapon, forcible penetration, domestic violence, and attempted strangulation. The incident occurred in July 2023 when Blazek broke into his former girlfriend’s home through a window. He proceeded to …

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape and Strangulation in Barking Alleyway

LONDON, ENGLAND – A man convicted of raping and strangling a woman behind a row of shops in Barking has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Daniel Jordan, 28, was identified as the perpetrator through DNA evidence and was found to be a repeat offender. The brutal attack took place in October 2022, leaving the victim to seek support from a team specializing in investigating sexual offenses. The woman contacted the police immediately after …

Georgia Man Convicted of Abduction, Rape, and Murder Executed Despite Last-Minute Clemency Pleas

Jackson, Georgia – Willie James Pye, a convicted man on death row for the 1993 abduction, rape, and murder of his former girlfriend, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday night at a prison in Jackson. This marks the state’s first execution since 2020. Despite a plea for clemency based on Pye’s intellectual disability, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to stay the execution. The Georgia parole board also denied a clemency request earlier …

Local Man in South Carolina Arrested for Rape, Assault; Police Suspect Additional Victims

Greenville, South Carolina – A man from South Carolina has been taken into custody on charges of rape and assault, with authorities expressing concerns that there may be additional victims related to the case. The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed at this time, was arrested following an investigation carried out by local law enforcement. The South Carolina man is facing serious allegations of both sexual assault and violent behavior, prompting authorities to urge …

Teenager Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Brutal Attack and Rape in Leeds

Leeds, England – An 18-year-old named Cosmin Burcuta from Airlie Place, Chapeltown, Leeds, shocked the community by pleading guilty to two counts of rape and one count of assault on November 11. Burcuta received a sentence of seven years and six months’ imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court. This decision came after a violent attack he perpetrated on August 1, where he displayed aggressive and disrespectful behavior towards a sex worker who had asked him to …