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Remember Rebecca Middleton and the Bermuda Scandal
Since spring break season is only months away, I want to remind potential vacationers about the tragic incidents where deadly collateral damage is pointed at innocent victims...those poor souls who just wanted to experience the time of their life somewhere in paradise.
Women, please refresh your memories or educate yourself by looking into these types of cases before making any final decisions on where you wish to travel.
The Caribbean is not as safe as everyone seems to think. And remember...we're not all saints. Think of your last vacation...were you more carefree than usual? Statistics show that when one is on vacation it is more likely 'caution will be thrown to the wind' and normal personal guards are let down or disappear. This is when the predators (A large majority being locals) will prey on that vacation naivety.
Some time ago, I had a post on the case of Rebecca Middleton who was raped and murdered while vacationing in Bermuda. (SEE HERE and a follow up post HERE).
Just recently a reader stumbled upon Rebecca's story and wrote a very sad and heartfelt story of her own rape while vacationing in Bermuda. I feel that her comment must come out for more readers to see. It should remind all women to think carefully before deciding to leave the country on spring break.
If you must leave the country. Learn the laws. Do your homework. Ask yourself questions such as, "Who would I call in an emergency?" "Where is the police department located and what is the number?" "Who is the U.S. Consulate?" "What are they responsible for?"
Don't be a victim.
I'm certainly not saying to avoid traveling abroad. We shouldn't be scared by limiting ourselves in life out of fear. Situations such as these do not happen to everyone...but knowledge is power and safety is survival.
SEE VIDEO ON REBECCA'S STORY HERE
"From Anonymous:
As a tourist visiting Bermuda in the summer of 2003, I was raped in Hamilton. The police treated me as though I had committed the crime. It was humiliating and horrifying. I am fortunate to have lived through the ordeal and my heart goes out to the family of Rebecca Middleton.
The incompetence of the Bermudian athorities is blatant and repugnant.
It is a tragedy that this information is kept secret enough for people to unknowingly send their daughters on vacation to a place we are not valued or kept safe from harm.
I am quite certain my rapist is still walking freely around Bermuda as the police there did little or nothing to persue him. Perhaps one day reform will come and there will be justice for Miss Middleton.
In the meanntime on a very small island filled with unsuspecting tourists (many of them young girls exposed to alcohol) there are at the very least three brutal rapists roaming free to repeat their crimes (and as sexual deviants often do) are likely to do so.
I share this information in hopes that perhaps one more person will decide to vacation elsewhere.
Bermuda is dangerous."
FACTS FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE--BERMUDA
CRIME: Bermuda has a moderate but growing crime rate. Recent crime statistics can be viewed a the official website of the Bermuda Police Service: http://www.police.bm/ Examples of common crimes include theft of unattended baggage and items from rental motorbikes, purse snatching (often perpetrated against pedestrians by thieves riding motorbikes), mugging, and theft from hotel rooms. Valuables left in hotel rooms (occupied and unoccupied) or left unattended in public areas are vulnerable to theft. The Consulate regularly receives reports of thefts of money, valuables, and passports and advises that travelers keep their hotel windows and doors locked at all times. Criminals often target transportation systems and popular tourist attractions.
Travelers should exercise caution when walking after dark or visiting out-of-the-way places on the island, as they can be vulnerable to theft and sexual assault, and because narrow and dark roadways can contribute to accidents. There have been incidents of sexual assault and acquaintance rape, and the use of "date rape" drugs such as Rohypnol has been reported in the media and confirmed by local authorities; one local advocacy group reports an increase in reporting the use of these drugs and accompanying sexual assault. Travelers should also note an increase in gang presence in Bermuda and should take regular precautions to avoid confrontation. The back streets of Hamilton are often the setting for nighttime assaults, particularly after the bars close.
INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME: The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed. Posts in countries that have victims of crime assistance programs should include that information. See our information on Victims of Crime.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1067.html
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at 16:06 on January 4th, 2009
Michelle Says So, your the best for posting this! Thank you ! Women and young girls need to know about their surroundings and what and how to take care of themselves if something like this arises. Be smart, be aware these are all key tools. It's sad we as women have to think this way. We have to protect our children as well. Kudo's to you my friend. Great story on both ends. Rebbecca and others like her should never be forgotten.
at 12:18 on July 3rd, 2009
today is the anniversary of "the worst, most brutal, most animal sexually-depraved, most violent and inhuman murder of any woman or man anywhere in the world"
http://www.rebeccamiddleton.org/
On the night of July third, 1996, Becky, who had just celebrated her 17th birthday in Bermuda with Jasmine and her family, was murdered in what has been described as among "the worst, most brutal, most animal sexually-depraved, most violent and inhuman murder of any woman or man anywhere in the world"
http://www.bermuda.org.uk/rebecca.htm
at 16:24 on January 4th, 2009
Thank you! I appreciate those like you that take issue with this epidemic.
at 17:31 on January 4th, 2009
There is no law and order in Bermuda ,thanks to the ,incompetent,racist Black Power run PLP Government.
Police and the justice system are under staffed and poorly managed in Bermuda.
http://bigpussysal.livejournal.com/
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
at 00:36 on January 5th, 2009
Law & Order Bahamas style - SUX!!!...not impressed!!!!
at 07:00 on January 5th, 2009
A gang of bikers chased after a 23-year-old woman motorcyclist in an apparent attempt to force her off the road.
The woman was riding along East Broadway, away from Hamilton, when two bikes began following her and then overtook her on Friday, at about 6 p.m.
She said the pillion passengers on each bike then kept looking back at her before four more bikes joined the pursuit as she drove east along Middle Road.
The gang aimed inappropriate remarks at her, with some of them trying to force her off the road, according to the complainant's mother, who asked not to be identified. Royal Gazette Jan 5,2009
at 08:07 on January 5th, 2009
How do you know this? Oh, I see in the newspaper! Unbelievable...
at 16:52 on April 13th, 2009
Of course the government is racist and corrupt. You have Ewart Clown and his puppet Col.(?) David Bitch running the show. There is no money for law enforcement because clown needs it for his rapist son's defense team. Things would have been handled differently if it was white boys who did this to a black girl. This so called "government" is an embarressment to their people.They claim their opposition is a "White Mans Party" WTF?? If the UBP said your party was a bunch of "porch monkeys" you couldn't say shit. Bermuda is the armpit of the Atlantic. If it wasn't for the Insurance Industry keeping money on that shithole, it wouldn't even be considered third world. EVERYTHING that government gets it's corrupt hands on turns to shit! Berkely School, Club Med, the Courthouse. Bitch talks bad about us "expats". If it wasn't for us, they would still be living in caves. It's time to get rid of those imposters and get a real governing body in there!
at 08:41 on May 23rd, 2009
Three men were shot this morning as violence flared in Court Street.
The victims were caught up in gunfire at the corner of Court Street and Elliott Street shortly after 9 a.m..
It was the second shooting in less than 24 hours — with one man shot dead and another seriously injured in St. Monica's Road yesterday.
Premier Dr. Ewart Brown appealed for calm and said he will now push to bring in specialist overseas officers to assist Police in a crackdown on youth violence and gun crime in Bermuda.
Eye-witnesses this morning reported seeing a man get out of a blue car and chase a man into the C & R Discount store, firing shots after him. More shots are said to have taken place inside the store.
The man then exited and the vehicle is said to have sped on towards Front Street.
Police sealed off sections of Court Street, Elliott Street and Angle Street this morning while detectives and forensics officers combed the area.
A subdued silence descended upon the normally bustling thoroughfare.
"There was a lot of people on the street. I just heard the explosion of the first gunshot and immediately took cover," said Raphael Barnett, 52, who runs the fruit and vegetable truck 'Diamond One Stop'.
"People were running here, running there."
Allan Outerbridge, 58, said: "It just looked like something you see on the TV. Everybody went for cover. I guess if you want to call that scared, yes, they were scared."
Man dies after daylight shooting
A man has died and another is in hospital following a daylight shooting in St. Monica's Road.
Police are to issue a statement later this evening.
The brazen attack happened at around 2.45 this afternoon.
At least 12 police officers — plain clothed, uniformed and a few in bullet proof vests — guarded the entrance to St. Monica's Road, known as 42nd Street by the community soon after.
The Royal Gazette understands one man was shot in the stomach and the other in his back. The reports were not confirmed by Police.
Traffic was prevented from driving in the area in response to the shooting, as officers kept guard.
And there were reports of gunshots fired in nearby Curving Avenue where Police recovered at least one casing at the scene.
The shootings also saw restricted access to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where the two men are being treated for their injuries. Only the family of the victims were being allowed inside this afternoon.
Armed Police were guarding a barricade at the entrance to the ER department and the main entrance off Point Finger Road, allowing only family members or essential services through.
http://www.royalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?articleId}95b5a30030001§ionId`
at 09:40 on June 8th, 2009
Black males are born with natural rape/violent/murderous impulses.
Every country on Earth that has a lot of black people, you will find this to be the case. Pick a state in the USA and it's inner-cities will have black people rampant and black males committing a very very very high amount of crime. It's no accident. It's no coincidence. It's not a surprise. And it's not washed away by just saying they're poorer. That's bullschit and a lame excuse.
Send all black males back to their roots, Africa, and watch all inner cities improve tremendously, overnight. Can you imagine how much nicer the city of New Orleans would become?
at 09:58 on June 8th, 2009
Frank Rizzo that is a pretty racist statement. Did you know that statistics regarding black males that commit crimes or are in jail are highly inproportionate to the general society. The reason why there are so many black men in prison is because of drug laws.
at 12:27 on July 4th, 2009
Thank you for remembering this day and bringing it to our attention so we never forget.
at 02:44 on July 12th, 2009
Breaking News: Police launch murder hunt Woman's body found in road
23-year-old mother murdered
Eyewitnesses told The Royal Gazette that they saw the female lying in a pool of blood outside Steel City and the Roses Flower Shop on Hog Bay Level at about 3.30 p.m.
One woman told us: "I saw a girl laying in the road. The Police was all there and the ambulance came after. The fire truck was there."
She said a body was taken away after officers took measurements at the scene. A man who lives nearby said he drove past and saw the woman lying face up, as officers tried to get a pulse.
at 00:21 on July 12th, 2009
I think your over-exaggerating Sal... you need to get the facts before you yourself go on a Hate Crusade,Anybody will tell you Bermudians are one of the most helpful, loving ,people going,We take pride in that.Unfortunately no Nation or people are perfect,everywhere we go, good and bad is happening,all around us,.......Oh by the way Bermuda is not in the Caribbean, just thought I would clear that up with you
at 00:30 on July 12th, 2009
Obviously you are angry Jimi.......... see when you don't know enough you make brash and rude comments like you have, I'll leave you with this,When you know your past your better equipped for the future......
at 01:20 on August 1st, 2009
Bermuda in the world's top ten countries for murder rates.
shocking statistics behind Bermuda's spiralling homicide rate.quarter of murder cases never get as far as a trial and less than half end in a successful conviction
at 05:15 on August 13th, 2009
you can dress gangsters up in 3 piece suits,but the same thugs never change their game one of the most rabid racist PLP E-rat supporters ,defense lawyer,ex convict,Charles Richardson ,who served time for a shooting ,was arrested for possession of drugs & scales
A gun-toting gang put two seniors in fear of their lives during a burglary in the middle of the afternoon
Two elderly women are robbed at gunpoint
Two tourists were robbed on their rental cycle as they travelled through Devonshire. The incident happened at 5.30 p.m.