One Exception I'd Make To Shooting @ Center of Mass

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In this situation, I'd aim just a little lower.

Grrrr...........

Houston-area rapist preys on men

Story Highlights•Rapist has struck five times since mid-September
•Victims typically stalked, robbed, sexually assaulted at gunpoint
•Some victims may be reluctant to come forward


HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- A rapist who preys on young men has struck five times in the Houston area since mid-September, and police said Monday there may be even more victims who are too ashamed to come forward.

The rapist typically stalks, robs and sexually assaults his victims at gunpoint, apparently choosing them at random and attacking them near or inside their homes, police said. The most recent attack was November 30.

"I wish we had a link between the victims, because we might have a better chance of catching him," said Lt. Richard Whitaker of the police department in Baytown, where two of the attacks took place. "We don't have any affirmative links at all."

He said some victims may be reluctant to come forward because of their ages and "a pride thing" that makes men more reluctant to acknowledge being the victim of a sex crime.

Investigators believe rape is the motive, even though some victims were robbed. DNA testing is under way in an effort to identify the attacker.

In some cases, the attacker approached his victim outside their home. Other times, he broke into the home.

"I think he just sees one that he prefers, and then he begins to follow them and gather information, finding out where they live and watching their house," Whitaker said.

Victims have described the attacker as a clean-shaven black man, 18 to 21 years old, 5-foot-6 to 6 feet tall, with a shaved head.

The victims have all been men in their late teens.
 
Why Is This Different?

One thing I have never understood is why aggravated sexual assault is considered any more or less horrible depending on the age or gender of the victim. Violent rape is a terrible experience for the victim and takes years to adjust to. I do not believe recovery is ever possible because the scars are more emotional than physical.

All that being said, this perv is another shining example of the need for people to take responsibility for their own safety.
 
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