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Another woman reports drug-related rape
Another Lodi woman has reported being raped after someone may have slipped a drug into her drink, bringing the total of such victims to six.
The report landed Tuesday on the desk of Lodi Police Detective Virginia Elder, who is investigating the other cases. She was preparing Tuesday to forward her reports to prosecutors, asking them to consider charges against four suspects.
The women, who are in their early to mid-20s, all made the reports since mid-September. One case involved two victims with one suspect, and the others were separate.
So far, there is no apparent connection between the suspects, Elder said. But in each case, the women said they had something to drink and then had no idea what happened — common symptoms of so-called date rape drugs.
The victims were at Lodi bars, which have cooperated with police, Elder said Tuesday. The suspects are not bar employees.
Elder is awaiting test results to see if date rape drugs — usually GHB, rohypnol or ketamine — turn up in the victims' blood.
The drugs don't stay in the body for long, and sometimes victims aren't fully aware of what happened to them. The drugs, which dissolve in liquid, can cause memory loss and act as anesthetics.
Victims sometimes blame themselves because they were drinking alcohol, but Elder said they are still victims, and encouraged them to call police. In one of the cases, the woman said she'd only been drinking soda.
Whether the suspects will face charges is up to prosecutors, who weigh legal issues and determine if there is enough evidence of a crime.
After the News-Sentinel reported on the string of rape reports Saturday, a woman contacted the newspaper and said that, on separate nights last week, her daughter and her daughter's friend had "close calls." Both were out with good friends who got them safely home, but both believed something had been slipped into their drinks.
Police encourage people to never let go of their drinks, to get the drinks directly from the bartender and to go out with trustworthy friends.
Contact reporter Layla Bohm at layla@lodinews.com.
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Lodian wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:11 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:06 AM:
4AStrongLodi: That is very clear indeed. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:05 AM:
" Wrong is wrong , I am the first to agree, but totally innocent???? No I think putting ones self in harms way, knowing guys are going to hit on you, buy you smokes, drinks, and anything else "Just to get lucky" is absolutely common place in any Lodi Bar!
Knock out drinks", slipped into one's drink, often times is done when a gal is well on her way to being drunk! That said,I believe that "Barytenders has a "Responsibility" tto try to watch out for their female customers welfare, but then I know that isn't reality! Drinks, drinks, drinks is the plan in any bar!
Sorry to hear this Police Officer hopeful, placed herself in a position for someone to commit this crime! I guess she had no gal friends to go out dinking with, or no male escort to have a good time with, which "Made her a target"! Not drinking in a bar could have well prevented this unfortunate crime! Be grateful that you were not killed, which could have been the worst case scenerio! " "
amc wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:45 PM:
And as for apologies the only ones that will be considered are those apologies from you T &C to the women who you pointed your finger at. These women were raped and it was premeditated. I'm sure the Prosecutor will also take that in account. I doubt the women would even accept your apology because all of us who blogged know from your comments where you stand.You sad sad man "
4AStrongLodi wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:13 PM:
Hey T & C - Did mommy not hug you enough when you were a kid?
There are more bitter, angry men in this town than women. And, the women who are bitter are that way because of men like you. You alleging that they have any responsibility in getting raped...or crying foul about it...is unbelievable.
No one should fear for their safety when going to any establishment...not even a bar. This isn't the middle ages.
Besides, the law protects everyone from false incrimination and that's unfortunately why so many rapists go free. There isn't always enough evidence to prosecute, so a guilty person goes free. It's one person's word against another. They'll do it again and create another victim. "
Oh Bull ! wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:49 PM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:39 PM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:37 PM:
So let me help those who are unable to use their computer to locate what a "Devil's Advocate" means as related to this crime as reported:
Devil's Advocate: A devil's advocate is someone who argues against an idea, position, or cause for the sake of argument, rather than out of actual opposition. While a devil's advocate can simply play a contrary role, someone who argues against an idea can also stimulate discussion which can identify weak points in an argument which need to be addressed.
Now that everyone is better informed I accept all of your apologies! A wise person considers all possibilities. An unwise person sees only one thing and nothing else. Shame on narrow minded people who refuse to see other's points of views other then their own! "
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:32 PM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:25 PM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:24 PM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:23 PM:
weezer wrote on Oct 8, 2008 4:58 PM:
However, several complaints in the last few weeks is alarming enough that I don't think this is a case of "a woman who is unhappy with someone she met..."
There seems to be a pattern that I'd like to believe that in the end, some or all of these cases are connected.
And yes, rape is rape. "
Mrs. S. wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:09 PM:
Since it seems like many creeps, not just one, are perpetrating this crime, perhaps local bars should spread the word and advise women never to leave their drinks unattended. "
amc wrote on Oct 8, 2008 1:35 PM:
antone wrote on Oct 8, 2008 1:22 PM:
marzo2008 wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:09 PM:
4AStrongLodi wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:24 AM:
I love how he gets upset at the homeless people hanging out where he lives, but he has no ire for rapists.
Get your values in line! "
Oh Bull ! wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:21 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:57 AM:
So after your "rape" or should I say your sexual experience over the hood of your car, can we assume maybe you thought it would be fun, but found yourself later "unhappy" with the experience?
Rape is rape. No one asks for it. No one deserves it. "
sam wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:50 AM:
Now, were you asking for that because you had a beer? Were you asking for that because you acknowledged one of them as you walked in?
I think not. Rape is a disgusting crime. NO ONE ever, ever asks to be raped. "
4AStrongLodi wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:37 AM:
It's called RAPE and it's a horrible and life-altering crime. The VICTIM is not at fault. The police should and will investigate it to the fullest extent and prosecute the guilty.
If it were your sister or mother (you obviously couldn't be married, so I won't make that assumption), I'm sure you'd feel much different. "
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:09 AM:
T & C wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:03 AM:
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