Memorial Day Monster: Broad Daylight Rape In Sight Of Families At Washington Park
Crime Scene: Riverfront Park Fountain
SPOKANE — A 53-year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon for allegedly raping a woman in broad daylight at Riverfront Park.
Spokane Police Officer Tim Moses says the rape happened just before 2 p.m. on the north side of the river, near the park fountain. He said the two were within sight of many families who were at the park to enjoy the nice day.
When officers arrived they found Terry Thomas and a 27-year-old woman still in the act behind a large rock. Officers say the man was uncooperative and combative, but was eventually taken into custody.
According to the victim, she and Thomas had only met that day and were drinking in the park with another man. That man eventually left the two alone.
“I think he took advantage of her, probably due to her intoxication level,” Moses said.
The woman did not sustain any physical injuries, but is recovering at a local hospital.
Officer Moses said Thomas is a known panhandler in Spokane, but does not have a history of sexual assault or rape. However, he does have record with the police department.
“He has minor infractions for trespassing,” Moses said.
Although witnesses were disturbed and shocked having seen a rape play out in broad daylight, Moses says a rape like this is extremely rare.
“I’m not sure that the male was really aware of his surroundings as much as he should have been. He was using the landscape cover and thinking he was unseen,” Moses said.
Thomas is charged with second degree rape.
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“I’m not sure the male was really aware of his surroundings as much as he should have been” ..He was drunk so it’s not his fault.(Probably Bush’s)
LMFAO. The liberal rot has descended into law enforcement setting up a typical ACLU defense argument before the UNNECSESSARY litigation can begin.
1. Perp was caught red handed.
2. Female was probably complicit
3. Give me a break
Give em both a coupla years on Sheriff Joe’s farm.
End of story.
That whole report smacked of B.S., no one helped the woman “being raped”? Sounds freaking wrong and weird at best.
Yep, we are living in leftist times indeed
Three bums got drunk in the park, one left, the other two decided to fuck behind a rock.
They got caught, she cried rape so she wouldn’t do 30 days in the county lock-up.
That’s my wager.
How do you see a rape vs. not seeing a consensual sexual act?
I’ll second that…
The leftist answer to this problem:
Pass out free condoms at the entrance gate and ban all alcohol sales.
I concur, only the leftists would insist on larger rocks, and free follow-up care at the state/federal hospital, in addition to free refrigeration for taxpayer supplemented kool-aide
What fucked up people just call the cops? Im going to have to go with Mike3481, at least that makes sense.