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Woman Attacked After Meeting Man on Web Site Police: man, woman met on Craigslist

Updated 7:18 AM EDT, Tue, Nov 4, 2008

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. -- Prince George's County police say they've charged a Capitol Heights man with assaulting a woman he met through a Web site.

Officers were called to the 14400 block of Colonel Fenwick Court in Upper Marlboro Saturday morning and found the woman unclothed and suffering trauma to the upper body.

Investigators believe the woman met Wayne Graves, 40, through the personals section of Craigslist and agreed to meet with him. Graves then assaulted the woman, police said, leaving her extremely disoriented and incoherent.

Officers have charged Graves with attempted first-degree murder and assault in the attack. He is being held by the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro without bond.

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477).

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  • Mr. R. Monday, Jan 19 at 7:11 AM FLAG COMMENT From a law enfrocement point of view and a perosn who has a daughter..whether on-line or off-line in this country or world. You must carefully screen anyone that comes into contact with you are your family. Unfortunately, for a woman or man for that matter there is always a potential for violence with interpersonal realtionships or social settings. There is no right answer but you want to increase your odds....on-line datin ... MORE >
  • sam Thursday, Jan 15 at 9:10 PM FLAG COMMENT i have no problem with online dating , but CRAIGSLIST? how desperae can you get?
  • DMAwashington Wednesday, Nov 5 at 10:49 AM FLAG COMMENT Irene I have to agree with you. I think low self esteem and desperation causes women to look for a man on line. Women need to realize and understand you do not need a man to make you feel whole. love yourself first. There are plenty of Mr. Wrong's out there but not many Mr. Rights.
  • Mrs G Wednesday, Nov 5 at 12:00 AM FLAG COMMENT such a tragic situation,,, this happened a few doors from where my daughter lives, this is just a grusome act that this man has done, makes it look bad for men and for women, God does not like ugly, he will be punished ,,, I pray that the woman pulls through with her wounds and her mental capacity,
  • No Name Tuesday, Nov 4 at 8:43 PM FLAG COMMENT I met many men that flat out lied on their profiles on match.com. Do your homework prior to meeting anyone online and try www.matchinform.com and do a case search on Marylands district courts website.

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