Venice Transient Allegedly Rapes Two Women, Kills One, Survivor Says “Vote Accordingly”

[Sugar Cookie]

At a candlelight vigil for Sarah Alden, who died after being beaten and raped in Venice by a transient attacker allegedly identified as Anthony Jones, another Jones survivor implored the community to “please vote accordingly.”

Approximately 100 members of the community, including firefighters, police, elected officials, staff from the mayor of Los Angeles, and friends and family of Alden and Mary Klein — Jones’ surviving victim from the pair of April 6 attacks — gathered for a candlelight vigil in the Venice Canals. The Venice Canals community, where houses are in close proximity with each other and the median home sells for $4.6 million, is known for being especially close-knit compared to other affluent Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Jones, described by police to KTLA as a 6 feet, one inch tall, 200 pound, black, male transient, allegedly assaulted the women with a blunt object before committing sexual crimes between 10:30 and 11:30 PM, and is charged with murder, forcible rape and sodomy, mayhem, and torture. Jones was caught in San Diego several days after the attacks and is being held without bail.

“What do you say to women who are feeling afraid in their own neighborhood? How do I address the anger of a community pushed to the brink?” said Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park, who represents Venice, at the vigil. “It never should have happened.”

“We’re going to move forward united in one purpose, steadfast in our resolve to make Venice— the place Sarah loved — a place where women can walk unafraid, where families and businesses can thrive, and where we can all be safe.”

Klein, a single mother and nurse who was knocked out and nearly beaten to death before allegedly being sexually assaulted, lost her front teeth and had her jaw wired shut after the attack.

“[Sarah] was a good citizen and she was an intelligent, vibrant person who paid her taxes and did everything right. Why are we here again?” said Klein at the vigil. “Remember this could be your mother. So please vote accordingly.”

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, who has accumulated a 15,000 case backlog of unfiled cases, is blamed by many for the state of public safety in Los Angeles for his policies emphasizing alternatives to incarceration. Gascon faces former U.S. attorney Nathan Hochman in the November 2024 election.

Venice transient allegedly rapes two women, survivor says “vote accordingly”

(The Center Square) - At a candlelight vigil for Sarah Alden, who died after being beaten and raped in Venice by a transient attacker allegedly identified as Anthony Jones, another

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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced charges Monday against a man who he says committed two of the “most heinous sexual assaults” he’s ever seen.

Anthony Jones, 29, was arrested Thursday in San Diego on allegations that he brutally attacked and sexually assaulted two women in separate attacks along the canals in Venice earlier this month.

“The level of brutality that was engaged in was very reprehensible,” Gascón said in a news conference Monday.

The charges against Jones included two counts of forcible rape, one count of sexual penetration by use of force, one count of sodomy by use of force, one count of mayhem, one count of torture and one count of attempted murder.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Horvath noted Monday that Jones didn’t have a criminal record in L.A. County. If convicted of these charges, he could receive a life sentence in prison.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-charged-with-several-crimes-in-connection-to-venice-canal-attacks/

 

[BuffettGirl]

He should never see the light of day as a free man ever again. I know that won't happen, but that's what SHOULD happen...

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

In cases like this, there should be NO alternative to incarceration.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, who has accumulated a 15,000 case backlog of unfiled cases, is blamed by many for the state of public safety in Los Angeles for his policies emphasizing alternatives to incarceration.

 

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

In cases like this, there should be NO alternative to incarceration.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, who has accumulated a 15,000 case backlog of unfiled cases, is blamed by many for the state of public safety in Los Angeles for his policies emphasizing alternatives to incarceration.

In all the articles I've seen, the word "reportedly" is used.

The person saying it? The ONLY person saying it?
Nathan Hochman. Running against Gascon in November.

Here's Nathan Hochman:

"As an Ethics Commissioner, Hochman spearheaded a proposal to provide cash incentives to boost voter turnout in special elections in the City of Los Angeles."

Hochman wants to pay people to vote? Yeah, he's not suspicious at all.

He also said Gascon eliminated criminal charges for teens loitering to commit prostitution.
Horse Puckey
@knockout posted a story about that very thing months ago, about the loitering laws on Figueroa St.



And VENICE?
Yes, the houses are top drawer in price, but everyone in L.A. knows you don't go out in Venice at night.
It's where gangs go to get away from the pressures of the inner city.

There, and the San Pedro-Ensenada 2-day, 3-night cruise for $99.

 

[Josh P]

There, and the San Pedro-Ensenada 2-day, 3-night cruise for $99.

What do we get for $10? What's the hourly rate?

 

[slovakianrenner]

Hang this POS Animal from a 50 foot tree with a 48 foot rope , so when he falls , his head pops off , he should be exicuted ASAP , he should never see a court room

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is a POS & will probably ask for a very light sentence or give him probation

I'm so glad I don't live in California , it's a SHIT-HOLE for the innocent people that live there
I hope God sends him straight to Hell & everyone like him

 

[thuumpr]

Hang this POS Animal from a 50 foot tree with a 48 foot rope , so when he falls , his head pops off , he should be exicuted ASAP , he should never see a court room

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is a POS & will probably ask for a very light sentence or give him probation

I'm so glad I don't live in California , it's a SHIT-HOLE for the innocent people that live there
I hope God sends him straight to Hell & everyone like him

Dude! Your math is wrong... That would work if he were less than 2 feet tall.

Modify it so he's hung from a 10 feet tree with enough rope so that his tiptoes reach the ground giving him hope.

Then spin him! Fun for the whole family!