re: Reported abduction @LSU's KKG, grand theft auto, rape (Alleged story Pg.8, Arrests Pg.12+)

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Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping, sexually assaulting LSU student near sorority house

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Herrera will be booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on second-degree kidnapping, second-degree rape and armed robbery, among other charges.

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Dear LSU Community, LSU Police, in conjunction with our law enforcement partners, have apprehended the suspect in the abduction that occurred on the evening of March 15. We are very pleased that the alleged perpetrator has been taken off of the streets and will be held accountable for his actions. Our thoughts continue to be with the survivor and her family during this time. I am president of LSU, but I am also a father to three young women. I understand the turmoil this event has caused for our students and their families. And I hear your concerns. Please know that the safety and security of every single LSU student is always our top priority, and necessary for providing the best educational environment possible. We received some comments about the minimal amount of detail we released during the investigative process, and I would like to assure you that there was reasoning behind that – there was a preponderance of evidence pointing to the suspect and law enforcement was very close to making an arrest. We could not afford this predator any opportunity to flee or avoid being apprehended because we released too much information. We are thankful to the LSU Police for acting quickly and conducting a swift, thorough investigation leading to today’s arrest. We also would like to thank the campus community for their support and assistance throughout the investigative process. Officers from LSU Police work day and night in an effort to keep our students safe, and we continuously update and enhance our security measures. We are always looking for ways to make our campus an even safer environment for our University community. If you have additional suggestions, please send them to me at alexander@lsu.edu. I know that the last several days have been stressful for many on our campus, and I want to encourage you to consider taking advantage of the resources LSU offers to assist you in times of need. The LSU CARE Team is available to help students in distress, and the Student Health Center has licensed counselors ready and waiting for you. We will not tolerate any crime on our campus. Sincerely, F. King Alexander LSU President

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Parents don't want their family being talked about like that... Their daughter raped or assaulted by a black male. As a parent, honestly, I could be in that boat. I will never know but it exists. You are ignorant if you think I am wrong.

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Some of y'all really love to over-think this

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BATON ROUGE – Video obtained by WBRZ Friday showed good Samaritans helping a woman stay safe after her attacker apparently dropped her off at a convenient store following what sources said was a violent, three-hour assault.

The video shows the woman who was kidnapped from LSU Wednesday seeking help at a store on Government Street near 17th just east of the railroad tracks. The woman is seen on security video at the store calmly getting out of the front, passenger’s side of a vehicle and walk into the store. Once in the safety of other people, the woman breaks down. She is seen shaking and talking on the phone. Witnesses said she was crying and said she was talking with her mother.

The video was recorded at about 9:30 Wednesday – about the time Baton Rouge Police said they received a call for help from the store, reporting a woman had been attacked and left there. City police responded and eventually turned the case over to LSU Police since the kidnapping and attack happened there.

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