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.
A Florida moviegoer, Marc Cohen, was brutally beaten by Jesse Montez Thorton II after asking a couple to move from their pre-assigned seats at an AMC theater in Pompano Beach. Thorton became hostile and confronted Cohen, causing him to lose his balance and fall down the stairs. Thorton then proceeded to punch Cohen multiple times in the face. Witnesses tried to intervene but were unsuccessful. Thorton fled the scene but was later arrested after an anonymous tip. Cohen suffered a broken nose and received stitches, while Thorton faces charges of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
A college student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison is in critical condition after being brutally attacked in downtown Madison. The police received a call about the incident and the woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Authorities believe the assault was carried out by a stranger, and no arrests have been made yet. Police patrols have been increased in the area, and residents have been advised not to walk alone at night. The police chief has authorized a full investigation to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice. Students are urged to walk together and inform someone of their whereabouts when going out at night.
A female UW-Madison student is in critical condition after being brutally attacked on the 500 block of W. Wilson Street in Madison. The Madison Police Department is investigating the incident as a stranger assault and has requested assistance from the community in providing any surveillance footage from the area. Police are urging residents to be cautious and proactive about their safety while patrols in the area have been increased. The victim's condition is currently unstable, and anyone with information about the attack is encouraged to contact the police.
