Not so lucky was a friend. I will call her Anne, she is 78 and in a very good shape. One night she woke up and a young man stood in her bedroom. Obviously he was a burglar.
He wanted to tie her up on her bed and rape her. In a fraction of seconds Anne thought it over and proposed him not to tie her up, because it would be more fun (!) He agreed. Once finished, she offered him a cup of coffee, which he accepted happily ! And while she brewed the coffee she managed to put her mobile in her bathrobe pocked. Then she asked him if she could go to the bathroom. He accepted again, but she should leave the door open. She managed to call the police !
When the police arrived they found a happy burglar sitting at the kitchen table and enjoying his coffee. Anne who had instinctively done what had probably saved her life, only then collapsed because of the shock and had to be taken to the hospital. What a woman ! most of us would have screamed, fight and got hysterical !
Later she was informed that this guy was 21 years old and had already raped and burgled about 20 women aged between 75 and 95 in various hospitals in Brussels. He must be a fan of grandmas !
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"Ann" certainly was a brave lady and she managed to get the granny-grabber locked up eventually.
ReplyDeleteBrave ladies both of them. It is sad that we can't be safe in our own home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a quick thinking lady! Mobile phones save many lives now and help lock up burglars and rapists.
ReplyDeletetruly a brave woman and lucky.
ReplyDeleteHi Gattina - so sad ... I'm so sorry for your friend, and then "Ann" - good for her ... unbelievable as you say. Hilary
ReplyDeleteThat is both inspirational and horrific!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a very different story ~ Brave woman ~ Gad ~ The 'crazies' in this world ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
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How horrid -- but she was definitely a brave soul! I wonder how on earth that man got away with so many attacks -- while the women were in hospitals no less. Unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteHer bravery probably saved other women. What a story!
ReplyDelete"Ann" is a hero! I don't know if I could think as quickly, but she did and by her actions, saved many others from this guy. Being burglarized is just as emotionally destructive as a physical attack. Thanks for sharing such a great story of courage!
ReplyDeleteThat's some quick smart thinking. Brave lady.
ReplyDeleteYes, a brave woman.
ReplyDeleteHurrah for Anne and her quick thinking. There's no doubt in my mind that she saved a lot of other women from being raped. I hope she's okay as can be for having gone through it herself.
ReplyDeleteYour friend is quite brave. I am glad it all worked out but what a scary ordeal. She was quick thinking and very smart. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteYikes. I'm glad her quick thinking saved her. Scary situation.
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