Lawrence police report on rape patterns 2003 2007
Lawrence numbers from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation show rapes and attempted rapes totals by year 2003 through 2007 with breakdowns by offender relationship victim gender location timing and weapons. The data indicate most victims were female and most assaults occurred at home late at night with offenders using body force or weapons in a subset.
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Fear and prep shape KU students' view on rape risk
KU students in a Women and Violence class discuss fear, acquaintance rape, and safety habits. They note media focus on strangers while most assaults occur in social settings with friends nearby. Officials emphasize trusting instincts and leaving uncomfortable situations.
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Police link serial rapes in Lawrence to KU area attacks
Lawrence police tie a December rape of a KU student to four other assaults in the city, all by an armed intruder. The case has heightened security measures among KU women who report alarms, Mace, and makeshift privacy efforts. Police urge vigilance and safety steps while Riley County investigates possible related rapes in Manhattan.
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Serial rapist attacks listed by Lawrence police timeline
Police outline a series of attacks in Lawrence linked to a serial rapist. Incidents span July 2004 to December 2008, targeting Kansas University students and local residents in southwest Lawrence and near West Sixth Street. Victims include women ages 19 to 25, with assaults occurring in apartments and homes, some involving entry at night and a handgun in one case.
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Journal-World, 6News pursue sexual assault data in Kansas
After a two month effort, Lawrence outlets sought five years of sexual assault records under the Kansas Open Records Act. The Lawrence Police denied requests citing statute 45-221. A compromise emerged offering limited data for 400 dollars, including date time and 100 block location, with victim anonymity preserved.
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