NC Man Accused Of Raping 95-Year-Old Woman

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Posted: 3:11 PM May 1, 2008
Last Updated: 3:11 PM May 1, 2008

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Wilmington police have arrested a man suspected of raping a 95-year-old woman inside her home in the city's historic district.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported Thursday that 41-year-old Brian Anthony Reavis was arrested Wednesday night. Charges against Reavis include rape, kidnapping and burglary. He is being held on $1 million bond at the New Hanover County jail.

The woman was attacked April 12 as she picked up a newspaper on her front porch.

Police said the man pushed his way inside and demanded money. The woman gave him $20 sitting on a table. Then the man forced her upstairs to get her purse, raped her and beat her, severely injuring her eye.

Neighbors rallied to help the woman after the attack. They distributed hundreds of posters offering a money reward with a police sketch of the suspect.

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Posted by: Mike on May 2, 2008 at 08:42 PM
This is SICK,give 10 min. alone with this disgusting waste of oxygen and we wont have to worry with him agin.

Posted by: smb Location: Grimesland on May 2, 2008 at 08:30 PM
It's so sad that woman has to live with that the rest of her life. Those are supposed to be your golden years.

Posted by: Bob D Location: Martin on May 2, 2008 at 07:08 PM
If Capital was to come back in effect the crime rate would drop out big time. This thing needs to be put away were the rats will bite on him. Folks this is about as sorry as you can get.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 2, 2008 at 05:52 PM
It's very sickening to hear of a such thing. When this sick individual is sentence he will become someone girlfriend while locked up.

Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on May 2, 2008 at 11:16 AM
An "eye for and eye, and a tooth for a tooth" sounds good to me!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 2, 2008 at 09:43 AM
woo hoo..... i agree with david

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on May 1, 2008 at 11:33 PM
There are no word that i could say to the elderly woman. My grandma has been gone 11 years. And I have always always been one of those people who wouldn't say "i would do this or i would do that" because you don't know what you would do in someone elses shoes. But i do believe if it had been my grandma, and my family could have gotten to the man first they would have found him in a field stinking.

Posted by: angela Location: rocky mount on May 1, 2008 at 10:03 PM
He dont need a bond! He dont deserve a meal. Why allow someone like this to be locked up with free I pray this elderly lady recovery fully.

Posted by: stupidity on May 1, 2008 at 09:22 PM
our prayers are with your comfort and security.

Posted by: Josh Location: wilmington on May 1, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Someone like this poses a threat to all of us innocent citizens.

Posted by: pam Location: Columbia,nc on May 1, 2008 at 05:43 PM
My heart go out to the woman. That Sicko needs to be hunged.

Posted by: BIG J Location: SNOWHILL on May 1, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I want to say if he did do it ,,,he is one sicko .... and ,,,,well I knoww what to do with him,,,,I saw it done a 1,ooo times over sea but I won;t say on here what it was.

Posted by: David Location: Manteo on May 1, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Save our tax dollars, this trash isnt worth it... Why waste our tax money on a worthless creature that would do this to the elderly or children. After doing something like this, they should be considered worthless on this planet and done away with for good. They dont deserve to plea before a judge or have the chance in a million years for redemption or freedom. Disgard them like the human trash they are and let this lady have her justice. And knowing that this human waste will never have another chance to do this again. Capital punishment is the way to go with human garbage!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 1, 2008 at 04:50 PM
what goes around comes around... sicko

Posted by: Rick Location: Washington on May 1, 2008 at 04:50 PM
If convicted we have another candidate for the needle. We're obligated to follow fair process, send vicious predators off to God for final judgement, and protect God's good and innocent children here on earth. When will you find the courage to act decisively and help make this happen?

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on May 1, 2008 at 04:14 PM
This is sickening...

Posted by: Alison Location: Havelock on May 1, 2008 at 03:51 PM
This is horrible! Why would anyone prey on the young and the elderly? I hope God gives him what he deserves!

Posted by: Kim Location: anywhere on May 1, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I hope he gets his just rewards at Raleigh Central if convicted.

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