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Unbelievable that this psycho was out for any reason. He kidnapped and beat her for two weeks. She ended up with seven broken ribs and black eyes. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/oct/08/boyfriend-arrested-woman-captive-2-weeks-beaten/
https://nypost.com/2019/10/09/paranoid-las-vegas-man-held-girlfriend-captive-in-her-own-apartment-cops/
At one point, Foster forced the woman to eat a sandwich with lye a strong chemical typically used for cleaning that burned her hands and throat, the Las Vegas Sun reports.
The woman managed to escape after convincing Foster that the couple needed food and water. He took her with him to a gas station, where she ran away and found help.
At the time of his arrest, Foster was free on a suspended jail sentence in connection with a 2018 weapons conviction and was awaiting trial in another domestic violence case. Its unclear if the victim in that incident was also Fosters girlfriend, the Review-Journal reports.
mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)At least the cops aren't saying they had no way of knowing this guy is dangerous.
lostnfound
(16,180 posts)When are they going to treat violence against women with the seriousness it deserves?
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/oregon-torture-suspect-benjamin-obadiah-foster-dating-apps
A judge sentenced him to up to 2 1/2 years in a Nevada prison. The 729 days he had spent in jail awaiting trial were factored into his punishment, leaving Foster with fewer than 200 days to serve in state custody.
Fosters girlfriend suffered seven broken ribs, two black eyes and injuries from being bound at the wrists and ankles with zip ties and duct tape during her two-week captivity, according to a Las Vegas police report.
tenderfoot
(8,437 posts)FWIW, he's out because women's lives don't matter and... he's white.
MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)Youre correct. Every day were reminded of it. Its not getting better either.
Blue Owl
(50,423 posts)Sky Jewels
(7,112 posts)I know, I know ... not all men ...
blue-wave
(4,356 posts)This is one of those extremes for me. This guy is a sick f*#!.