"Rising Fear: Venice Residents Grapple with Violent Attacks and Safety Concerns"

A California woman, Mary Klein, had her mouth wired shut and suffered multiple injuries after being brutally attacked in the Venice Canals neighborhood of Los Angeles on April 6. The attacker, Anthony Francisco Jones, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts including forcible rape, mayhem, and attempted murder. Klein, a 54-year-old single mother and medical caregiver, was one of two women assaulted that night, with the other victim currently in a coma. Klein will require facial reconstructive surgery and extensive medical treatment. Jones fled the scene but was later apprehended and is being held on a $3.25 million bond.