Can I still go to the police about a peadophile and rape?

Question

when i was 14, 2 years ago I was raped by a man of whom I know the identity. I feel ready to talk about it now but I'm worried I can't help stop him doing this to other girls because I'm too late

Answer 1

call the cops o that sob

Answer 2

You should tell the police. However, at this point, 2 years later, there is a problem. Why now? Did he do something recently to make you upset? Are you trying to get back at him? Do you have proof? Did you see a doctor? Do you have any DNA evidence? Do you have any letters? Do you have any witnesses that know for certain that you were with him on the day? Doyou know for certain what date it was? What does his penis look like? Does he have any identifying marks on his body that you would nt see unless this indeed happened?

I feel sorry for you're situation, but these are the types of questions that the defense attorney, and even the prosecution will bring up as you testify in court. You will get emotionally beat up for doing the right thing.

Is is for these reasons that other girls should learn that rape has to be reported IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Answer 3

You're not too late to report it and I think it would be a good idea that you did- to protect others as well as help you heal from the ordeal. Find a female friend to discuss this with and then have her either accompany you to the police station or make a phone call. Female officers are generally tasked with rape reports so you might discuss your options over the phone. This will maintain your privacy and give you some comfort while re-living the events.
Horrible thing that's happened to you. Hope you get him!Take care.

Answer 4

by all means!!!! you may want to speak to a councilor first this person could help you to be able to report to the correct people and make it not so hard on you. You need to talk to someone even if you decide not to press charges.
After you report it may be out of your hands as to what happens to him.
It is not to late as some guys that indulge in this behavior get scared straight just by having someone investigate them. Others may have lots of victims and you might just be the one to open up the case. I takes just one person to speak out. I pray that you find the help that you need.
Call a crisis hot line and they will be able to steer you in the right direction. Going to the police station is not a real good idea you need to have support behind you.
I hate to say this but you may find that nothing will happen because evidence is gone but you will feel better knowing you did what you could when you could. And if there are more victims you will even feel better.
Remember you are not at fault.
No matter how long it took you to report. You had to find your way. You are still just a child. When something like this happens to a person they stop growing. You need to reclaim the last two years. Please get some help. Find your nearest Crisis center. They are trained to help with situations just like yours. Will continue to think of you

Answer 5

By all means, go to the police. At 16 now, it would be a good idea for you to explain the situation to an adult who you trust and can rely on to go with you to the police. Please do this as soon as possible -- perhaps the only good that can come of this is that you will help someone else who has also been a victim -- or you will be responsible for preventing this from happening to someone else. Both of those things will help you to heal as well. You need to come forward -- it's NEVER too late to get a pedophile out of society. I wish you the best and I will keep you in my prayers. God will help you find the right words to get through this with grace and dignity honey!

Answer 6

Yes you should go, while I do not know if they can do much for you they can help others it would be best if you bring a recent victim with and try to get any others you know about to back you they don't need to be there they just need to be ready to come forward when the police question them, get names and #'s. You should have done this a long time ago but better late then never!


GET THAT PERV BEHIND BARS!!

Answer 7

There is a several-year statute of limitations on rape. There is NONE on murder. What you experienced is called "acquaintance rape".
Knowing who the rapist is makes it more difficult for YOU to come forward about it. It is also easier for the rapist to deny it, since he can concoct a story why you might dislike him.
It took my female relative 4 days to get up the anger/nerve to report her acquaintance rape and she was DRUGGED with what we believe was Extacy ...tests failed to confirm the drugging.
She told too many details including about a broken condom which led the police to feel that her case was weak at best.
They even advised her that the culprit might sue her for slander if she persisted in accusing the fellow...she was exasperated/frustrated and felt betrayed by the police.
But it was she who had gone to the guy's house late at night,etc.
At least the police watched, questioned the guy and he may stop drugging his dates/acquaintances now. He even made threatening Emails to my relative, which she showed the police and angered her but still the police had a weak case in view of her going to the man's house, trusting him too much!

Answer 8

If he did this to you, what is stopping him from doing it again. Go. Report this, there may be other cases pending against him and your statement may help make their case stronger. There is strength in numbers, and you may not be the only one he abused this way. Counselling can help and may help you get over the feelings of being dirty and used (this was NOT your fault, no matter what the perv may say). Do it, do for you and for the little girl that was hurt so badly two years ago, do it so no other little girl has to be subjected to this.

Answer 9

You should talk to the cops anyway. Even if your case can't be prosecuted (it's gonna be hard without a witness, because there is no physical evidence...) , the police will keep it on file. If this person ever has another complaint against him, the cops will see that he has a history of complaints.

On a side note, if it were me, I would spray paint a big sign that says,"IF YOU HAVE BEEN MOLESTED BY (FILL IN THE BLANK), PLEASE COME FORWARD NOW. JOIN ME IN PUTTING AN END TO THIS MONSTER'S CRIMES."

Put one in his front yard, and one on a random streetcorner. Repeat every week until the slime ball is in jail.

Answer 10

Absolutely. There is no limit in time for reporting a sexual crime. The only difference is that if it is found to be true, the sentence/punishment will most likely be less severe the longer it has been.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I suggest you report it anyway and seek some counselling.

Answer 11

If you are ready to talk then go for it. Make this man be punished for what he has done to you. Be strong enough to help others. You can do it. I believe in you girl!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you for making a start by talking with yahoo. If you got the courage to do this then you can muster up some courage to go to the police.