Bettie, that is exactly what I think his lawyer did do, and, I think his lawyer is on WS too.
Guess you've got me figured out. :facepalm: :banghead:
Bettie, that is exactly what I think his lawyer did do, and, I think his lawyer is on WS too.
Places that women must be vigilant:
Parking lots
Parking garages
Elevators
Vacuuming the car at either a gas station or car wash
Bike paths or walking trails
The best advice is to pay attention to cars that are parked with the engine running.
Don't park next to vans
Don't park next to pillars or obstructions.
When cleaning the car, do not leave both side doors open.
When going to your car have one hand free and your keys in your hand. If you have to maneuver items into the car, open the door and keep your back to the door not the parking lot. If you feel someone approaching, put the items in and organize them after you are inside with the doors locked.
Do not linger in the car park.
At the gas station, lock the doors when you get out.
Also, don't double click the key fob until you are very near the car...to keep someone from jumping in the passenger side door.
Elevators: One simple rule, if the door opens and there is only a man inside, wait for the next elevator. If the door opens and you are alone and a man is about to get in, get out. Better safe then sorry.
As to bike and walking paths. The worst time to be alone is in the middle of the day and when it is dark, obviously...when there are few people on the path. If you need to go when there are few people out and about, go with a buddy. Don't wear headphones or a pony tail if you are running, walking or biking alone. Pony tails are used to get control of the victim. Headphones, make it so you can't hear footsteps behind you or in the bushes nearby.
It's horrible that women have to be so careful but these violent attacks occur far too often to believe women and children can be carefree in these places.
ALL OF THE ABOVE is IMO and based on experience.
I totally agree. Have always doubted his Internet and social media usage. Also the buying of *advertiser censored* dvd's when, if he had a good Internet connection he could download *advertiser censored*.
OT sort of...
I just realized after we had purchased our home two weeks ago that we have a sex offender living right behind us. We did all the right things before even pursuing this house. looking on the SO registry etc. But after a couple of encounters of him lurking around in the dark when we would be outside asking for cigs and approaching my adult son to see if he could get drugs etc. A red flag went up. I knew we had done our homework how could we have missed this? I went back and checked again and he registered his address Aug 5, after we had already signed closing papers. Now we all are paranoid about being outside alone at a place we are supposed to feel safe. What to do? I don't want this creep watching my daughters like they are lunch meat! I want to sell!
21Merc7: All good info, Thank you! I actually just after I found him on the registry did the non emergency # they said they cant do anything about him as long as he is in his own yard. I found out that on the registry there will be a "status" line about if he is on probation or not and unfortunately he is not! SO has rights just like you and I, so I was told by LE.
After finding the other phones, Can they then also follow the trail of these phones? Can they take a record of all cell phone "pings" at the exact location and time of the car drop, ID the users, and follow those trails?I just have a hard time seeing him abducting her in broad daylight anywhere in that area. The only resonable place for her to stop her car would be off the edge of the road (if RAT was flashing his lights) OR at his trailer/property (if he was getting a tool to "fix" her car). In both instances, LE would see repeated PINGS from her cell phone in one spot showing she stopped there BEFORE RAT had a chance to abduct her. After RAT has probably raped and killed her, then the cell phone would either go dead with no pings.. or move to the gulley or wherever it was found, and stay there until the battery went dead. That is why they looked with dogs, etc. at the two reported places.
OT sort of...
I just realized after we had purchased our home two weeks ago that we have a sex offender living right behind us. We did all the right things before even pursuing this house. looking on the SO registry etc. But after a couple of encounters of him lurking around in the dark when we would be outside asking for cigs and approaching my adult son to see if he could get drugs etc. A red flag went up. I knew we had done our homework how could we have missed this? I went back and checked again and he registered his address Aug 5, after we had already signed closing papers. Now we all are paranoid about being outside alone at a place we are supposed to feel safe. What to do? I don't want this creep watching my daughters like they are lunch meat! I want to sell!
I hate to say it because you just bought the place but SELL! It's too dangerous for you and your daughters. I would also see if you can check into getting out of the mortgage, because you were not fully informed. (Since he registered after your contract was signed). I hope you can get out safely!
I hate to say it because you just bought the place but SELL! It's too dangerous for you and your daughters. I would also see if you can check into getting out of the mortgage, because you were not fully informed. (Since he registered after your contract was signed). I hope you can get out safely!
I'd also get a dog or dogs, and fully fence my yard.
Very long shot getting out of the mortgage, as it is not the lenders responsibility, and the SO was registered after the deal.
I totally agree. Have always doubted his Internet and social media usage. Also the buying of *advertiser censored* dvd's when, if he had a good Internet connection he could download *advertiser censored*.
We bought the house with chain linked fence and do have dogs but little ones. We are going to secure our perimeter with thorny bushes that grow 6 ft tall and 6 ft wide around the fence line. We plan to get a pit bull asap. We are installing security systems camera etc. We all have decided to take self defense classes. Alexis' situation unfortunately has opened our eyes to the evils of this world. Now just to get rid of paranoia :banghead: