Comments on: Rutland Rapist developed taste for petite, lone women

By: frustratedmother

frustratedmother — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:50:05 +0000

I am the mother of one of the women that this man attacked. The detailed descriptions of the assaults given in this article have caused her great distress. The details were not needed for the general public’s consumption. General information on how to survive a potential attack is always beneficial, however, not at the expense of the emotional well-being of someone who has already been victimized. Shame on Kelowna.com.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:15:41 +0000

Thank you for reporting and updating this story. Although the details maybe too much for some to read, it leaves us with some insight as to what makes someone like Stephens tick and how hopefully justice will be served and he gets tagged as a “Dangerous Offender” and when released we all should get to know about it. As for the women, thank them all for putting up a FIGHT and hopefully letting all women if ever in that situation to do the same. This story just reinforces it in real life.

By: JenW

JenW — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:13:53 +0000

I read the original article and stick to my comments above…

Thank you for keeping it real and thank you for keeping us aware of what can be done in situations like this…

My heart goes out to the girls involved…AMAZING straigth!

By: SB

SB — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:52:55 +0000

This article was REAL! Very well written and detailed – I wish there were more real writers out there – job well done!
Too many people are afraid of the REAL comments and happenings in our community that when these facts come out into the public view people get enraged – why? These things happen in our world, in our Country, in our City! Life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine and the best thing we can do is educate our children on events that happen and prepare them if – god forbid – these horrible things happen to them.
Hearing about these attacks and how the women fought back gave advice and tips to young women who may find themselves in this situation – I am a young women, who lived in Rutland, worked until midnight and had to walk down a dark alley to get to my door during the time of these attacks – terrified ya I defiantly was but reading about how the victims got away help me mentally prepare, just incase. Back to the educate your children part, my mom always had conversations with me and showed me what do if attacked, because she was raped as a young women and wishes someone would have educated her.
For those individuals who feel this article shouldn’t have been posted on a website due to the fact that their children may read it … have you not seen the graphic television shows or movies that they are watching these days?!?! Or even the commercials that are on the television. This article was PG rated compared to half the crap on TV.

By: MD

MD — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:47:28 +0000

I’m not a prude, but this is just disgusting filth. You’re causing kids who have been through far more pain than anyone could imagine to endure even more pain and humiliation. Shame on y’all. No more “kelowna.com” for me.

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:18:25 +0000

I think everyone missed my point…which is the original version of this story was sensationalist. That story has been changed, and MAYBE the people who are commenting now never read that version. It seems to me like the first 2 comments on this particular story shared the same sentiment. The writer did, and that was changed.

And, for the record, I don’t thik everyone who contributes to this site writes stories just to stir the pot. For one, your business correspondent is fabulous.

Maybe the rest of the “journalists” on the site should stop making up numerous user names, and commenting on their own work.

By: The Watcher

The Watcher — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:49:33 +0000

@ Tam. For a person that doesn’t seem to like this site very much you sure come here a lot. News sites have to cover the good and bad. They don’t make the news, they report it. Some media have nothing better to do than blabber on about nothing, while others actually have to cover what happens in the real world. We all vote with our mouse, eyes or ears on what interests us. You mentioned you were a part of a minority group; well I think you are in the minority on this subject.

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:06:01 +0000

I’m flattered that you think that I’m a journalist, because I know quite a few in town. Unfortunately, I’m not one. I have heard conversations about this particular story, and I can say that I know there are several reporters who don’t agree with your take on this.

I have to say that there have been several occasions that your publication has offended me, personally.

In one instance it was for being offensive to a minority group that I happen to be a member of. This time, as a human being, I felt some of the details you mentioned in your FIRST draft of the story were not needed. You seem to agree with me.

But hey…you wrote this story to get controversy. Shouldn’t you be happy that I’m commenting on it?

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:28:14 +0000

This is a news story, details are always part of a story.
I am sure there is more we need not read about that didn’t
make it to print. Some people are offended by the details.
If we just hide the nasty details of like we become insensitive to what really happens to people.
I can’t imagine how stupid one person can be to start with
There are hundreds of people who now know just why there is
an application for dangerous offender status. I hope they
put this little creep away for a long time.
Good reporting, sometimes its difficult to face the scope
of the truth, when you put it on paper, you realize the magnitude of the offence.

By: Marshall Jones

Marshall Jones — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:39:05 +0000

“Tam”
You got me. I’m guilty. I had a second thought about a part of the story and removed it.
Consider me responsive to the wants and needs of our readers.
Can’t wait to hear how you cover the story. What time are you on? Will you use your real name then?
Marshall Jones
Editor