VictimologyIn late March 2005, emails and text messages began to spread regarding a very serious new criminal tactic used by rapists. There were many variations in the content of the emails and text messages, but the overall message was the same. Apparently, a woman, while leaving her workplace, came across a crying child on the road. When she asked the child what happened, the child replied, "I'm lost." Can you take me home please? Unsuspecting any foul play, she took the child to the address. The woman woke up the next day to an empty house, naked, covered in semen and numerous condoms thrown around the room. The worst part was that she had no memory of what had happened the night before. (“Example 2.” A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby). For those who are easily swayed on issues without definitive proof of the legitimacy of the issue, this Facebook message chain would be considered factual. In reality, this message is false (Snopes). The article in all its falsehood rings true because it is possible that this is actually happening. Has this already happened? No, at least no cases have been reported yet. The article persuades its audience to share the message by conveying the collective hysteria and extreme caution sparked by the story being told. The first sentence of excerpt #1 informs the reader who is sending the warning by giving it an official tone. What makes this phrase stand out is the fact that an actual county, which is sending this warning, has never been named. “This is from the county sheriff’s department. . . (“Example 1.” A rapist lures victims with a crying baby). » the writer counted on the emotion of collective hysteria among the readers who would go beyond...... the middle of the newspaper...... the population. It played on the emotional and physical aspects of the women who are its victims. Emotionally, women's maternal instincts were used as a means to carry out their own kidnappings and rapes. Physically, they were unable to defend themselves against the rape, as they were unconscious during the entire ordeal. This reinforces the purpose of the document, which is to inform and create speculation about a crime that may be committed. Works Cited “Example 1”. A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby. September 30, 2014. EMMA: University of Georgia. Internet. October 1, 2013. “Example 2.” A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby. September 30, 2014. EMMA: University of Georgia. Internet. October 1, 2013. Mikkelson, David P. and Barbara Mikkelson. “A little child will lead them.” Snopes.com. Snopes, April 3, 2013. Web. October 1. 2013. .

Essay / VictimologyIn late March 2005, emails and text messages began to spread regarding a very serious new criminal tactic used by rapists. There were many variations in the content of the emails and text messages, but the overall message was the same. Apparently, a woman, while leaving her workplace, came across a crying child on the road. When she asked the child what happened, the child replied, "I'm lost." Can you take me home please? Unsuspecting any foul play, she took the child to the address. The woman woke up the next day to an empty house, naked, covered in semen and numerous condoms thrown around the room. The worst part was that she had no memory of what had happened the night before. (“Example 2.” A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby). For those who are easily swayed on issues without definitive proof of the legitimacy of the issue, this Facebook message chain would be considered factual. In reality, this message is false (Snopes). The article in all its falsehood rings true because it is possible that this is actually happening. Has this already happened? No, at least no cases have been reported yet. The article persuades its audience to share the message by conveying the collective hysteria and extreme caution sparked by the story being told. The first sentence of excerpt #1 informs the reader who is sending the warning by giving it an official tone. What makes this phrase stand out is the fact that an actual county, which is sending this warning, has never been named. “This is from the county sheriff’s department. . . (“Example 1.” A rapist lures victims with a crying baby). » the writer counted on the emotion of collective hysteria among the readers who would go beyond...... the middle of the newspaper...... the population. It played on the emotional and physical aspects of the women who are its victims. Emotionally, women's maternal instincts were used as a means to carry out their own kidnappings and rapes. Physically, they were unable to defend themselves against the rape, as they were unconscious during the entire ordeal. This reinforces the purpose of the document, which is to inform and create speculation about a crime that may be committed. Works Cited “Example 1”. A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby. September 30, 2014. EMMA: University of Georgia. Internet. October 1, 2013. “Example 2.” A rapist lures his victims with a crying baby. September 30, 2014. EMMA: University of Georgia. Internet. October 1, 2013. Mikkelson, David P. and Barbara Mikkelson. “A little child will lead them.” Snopes.com. Snopes, April 3, 2013. Web. October 1. 2013. .

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