Posted on 03/05/2023 10:07:06 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Horrifying cases of women being raped in their rooms at top hotel chains are taking place because staff are allegedly handing over keys to sexual predators unchecked, The Post can reveal.
Two separate cases in Texas claim men broke into women’s rooms after lying to staff to obtain keycards.
In an even more shocking incident, one man was allegedly able to convince police and hotel staff to deliver his victim to his own room at a Hilton-owned property.
One alleged unwanted entry was only foiled when a quick thinking woman slammed a door on an intruder’s hand — severing his finger clean off in the process.
Outlining a December 2022 incident at a Holiday Inn Express & Suites, a lawyer representing a victim, who hails from Milwaukee, told The Post: “The woman was asleep and she woke up to the man crouched at the foot of her bed with his pants undone and a condom out.
“She was able to scream and get him out of the room, and she immediately called down to the front desk. They admitted, ‘Oh yes, we did give a key to the man. He said he knew you.’”
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
I don’t think Connie ever quite recovered from that assault.
It threw the momentum of her singing career off track.
She remained in seclusion for a while, not feeling up to any touring. Eventually, Connie had the courage to step forward and talk about the rape in plainspoken language, something that was rarely done back then back in 1974.
“just a ‘finger’”...
Police can compare with known-offenders’ fingerprints.
...Unless he’s an Illegal...(!)...
This is simply awful! Unless you can travel armed, it’s best not to travel at all. Which, of course, is not possible for so many who have to do so for their jobs. A woman checking into a hotel should always ask for two key cards to give the indication someone else is with her. When the clerk asks “how many nights?” she should respond with “We will be staying for three”. Always use the security lock and never answer the door without knowing who is on the other side.
After reading that article, I got side-tracked by the article at the same site.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/doordash-driver-refused-to-hand-over-food-after-receiving-8-tip/
A DoorDash driver has gone viral when she refused to give a man his food after he only tipped her $8 for a delivery
And the chance of this type of request being accurately communicated and carried out across all hotel shifts and personnel is ???
For your next hotel stay, I'd suggest using one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Hotop-Security-Devices-Additional-Apartment/dp/B0BDRLSTVR/ref=sr_1_31?keywords=hotel+door+lock+device&qid=1678043209&sr=8-31
Thank you so much. I am going to get this.. 2 of them!!! :)
Yep. And record yourself saying it. And keep a chair in front of your door.
I travel a lot and have left my key card in the room on occasion. It amazes me how easy it is to get a replacement at the desk with no proof of ID
You mean those itty bitty chains that it takes about 8 ounces of pressure to break?
YEAH; to bad it wasn’t his dick!
You mean I can NOW book a woman’s room on Expedia if I want?(snarc sarc.)
https://www.budk.com/Lucille-Barbed-Wire-Wrapped-Baseball-Bat-Genuine-Hardwood,-Stainless-Steel-Barbed-Wire-Regulation-Size,-32-Zombie-Apocalypse-Walker-Undead-Dead-Walking-TV-Television-41970
anyone who doesn’t use the safety lock when staying in a hotel is crazy
ABSOLUTELY!
My daughter travels for her job from time to time.
I’m going to let her know about this.
He: "Come on baby, you know you want it!"
She: "I don't think so, you gave me the finger!"
That is scary stuff!
Good info. Thanks
And, one of these: 
Welcome to America! Land of GOD Almighty!!
There is a need and we will protect ourselves from others.
Exactly! Take our protection in our own hands.
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