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4 Busted in 'Hate Crime' Rape of Lesbian

Tips from outraged San Francisco area led to suspects

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 2, 2009 3:30 AM CST
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(Newser) – Police have arrested all four suspects in the Bay Area kidnapping and gang rape of a lesbian last month that police have deemed a hate crime, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The two adults and two teenagers face charges including felony kidnapping to commit a sex crime, carjacking and gang rape. The attackers taunted the victim about her sexuality before raping her and dumping her naked outside a building, according to investigators.

Two of the suspects surrendered at police stations, accompanied by their families. The other two were arrested at their homes. Bay Area police credited the widespread publicity the case received and a community effort for producing tips that led to the suspects and persuading one alleged attacker to turn himself in. The victim is recovering, and a rape crisis center has started a fund for her relocation expenses.

Humberto Hernandez Salvador, 31, has been named b y police as the alleged ringleader of a gang that raped a lesbian. He is being held without bail.
Humberto Hernandez Salvador, 31, has been named b y police as the alleged ringleader of a gang that raped a lesbian. He is being held without bail.   (Richmond Police Department)
Josue Gonzalez, 21, poses for a mug shot. He has been arrested for gang rape, kidnapping and carjacking.
Josue Gonzalez, 21, poses for a mug shot. He has been arrested for gang rape, kidnapping and carjacking.   (AP Photo/Richmond Police Department)
The rape sparked outrage in the Bay Area. The community held vigils, distributed leaflets and made announcements at local churches
The rape sparked outrage in the Bay Area. The community held vigils, distributed leaflets and made announcements at local churches   (AP Photo/The San Francisco Chronicle, Paul Chinn)
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Guest
Oct 28, 2009 3:01 AM CDT
They should pay victim support for life. Call it "The My Sin Is Ever Before Me Fund." Court costs can be handled in this same way.
Shannonals
Jan 2, 2009 5:05 AM CST
Hopefully, the people won't have to foot a huge bill during the trail, it should be an open/close case
Michael_CT
Jan 2, 2009 5:00 AM CST
disgusting. i cant help but wish their act was also their punishment. ten-fold.

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