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Rapist preys on men in Houston area By JOE STINEBAKER, Associated Press Writer Mon Dec 18, 5:32 PM ET
HOUSTON - 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, but they 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 Nov. 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 that 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.
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That's in case there happen to be any hard up guys in Texas out there, hey, if you are, move to the Houston area!!
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If the rapist was a very attractive female, the streets would be packed with hopeful victims.
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Why do we have to lean in this direction...why can't we just keep it clean???
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Why are you stalking all my posts these last few days Orion?
If you have something relevant addressed to me then say it. I have never filed a complaint to the Administrators and I want to avoid doing so at all costs. I believe that you are a decent chap and have worthwhile things to say.
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