CrimeTracker 15: Downtown Sexual Assault

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Friday, June 20, 2008 --- 8:30 a.m.

On June 19th, 2008 at approx 2 a.m. in the area of State St and W. Gilman St, a 26-year-old Madison female was contacted by a male suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Oscar H. Elliott of Milwaukee. The suspect escorted the victim, under threat of force, to a separate & nearby location, where she was sexually assaulted and property was taken from her. The victim was able to contact a nearby officer, and the suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody. The victim and suspect did not know each other prior to this incident.

Elliott has been charged with: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault and Strong Armed Robbery

The Madison Police Department does not consider there to be a continuing public threat at this time, as the suspect is in custody. As Detectives are continuing their investigative efforts in this case, additional details are not being released at this time.

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Posted by: Brenda on Jun 24, 2008 at 12:07 PM
WOW People you just dont get it do you? The point is she was alone at 2am downtown. No notes of being drunk but was she? Too early for an employee of the bar. My point is NOT to hide but to think about what can happen! Sheesh!

Posted by: Carma on Jun 22, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Glad he was caught and the girl [victim] was able to get away to get help. Wonder if he was the same guy who walked into the camden road location and assulted that person [her door was unlocked in daylight].

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 20, 2008 at 05:03 PM
For the record she was at home and the guy broke in... that's one place you should be able to feel safe! Besides, walking at 2 am doesn't give anyone the right to assault you!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 20, 2008 at 04:33 PM
jebus. madison is just full of crime now. aint it great. downtown hasnt been safe for long time at night. least they caught this guy.

Posted by: B Location: mADISON on Jun 20, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I am disgusted at Brenda what an ignorant pig you must be! I am suprised NBC put this up. It is never the victims fault how dare you to even say that.

Posted by: M Location: Madison on Jun 20, 2008 at 02:37 PM
When I am out late, I try to stay safe, walk or get a ride with friends, if I can, I carry pepper spray with me, I try to be aware of my surroundings. But why are we blaming people who are out late at night? We should all be able to be out late without being worried for our safety! What about cracking down on predators instead? Like the others pointed out, given the daytime murders of Marino and Zimmerman - what are we all supposed to do? Hide under a desk all day long? What if that young lady was just getting off her shift at work? What's she supposed to do, not go to work so she doesn't have to go home late at night?

Posted by: Burt Location: Madison on Jun 20, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Her only point was: It's stupid to be out at that hour. With that same thought process, looking at the Marino/Zimmerman murders would lead one to believe that it'd be stupid to stay home during the day. I agree, one assault is too many. And people should be cautious. But Brenda's comment was alarmist, my comment was intended to highlight that.

Posted by: me on Jun 20, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Burt: Lighten up. Brenda does make some valid point. Besides, it's not about how many DID NOT get assaulted, in my eyes, ONE is too many. Ladies, if you must be out at that time of night, or any other time for that matter, be in GROUPS! Remember, safety in numbers!!

Posted by: Burt Location: Madison on Jun 20, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Yeah Brenda, let's all cower in our homes because there are bad guys out there. How many women were out at that hour and DIDN'T get assaulted? I'll bet it was more than one, more than ten, maybe even more than 100. And how many women were out at that time on nights in the previous weeks and months without being assaulted? YOU stay home and hide. But look out, there was a story about a home invasion some time ago. They might get you there too. Better just go to the moon I guess, no crime there...yet.

Posted by: Brenda on Jun 20, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I feel bad, but not THAT bad! How many times has this happened?????? You're alone downtown with how many reports of issues, attempted rapes, etc at 2AM!!! REALLY???! What do you think can happen? All I can say is stupid is as stupid does! I'm glad the perp was arrested! BUT, fight girl and bite... leave marks. BETTER YET be home and not out at this hour!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 20, 2008 at 11:06 AM
What a surprise, he is from Milwaukee! Did he get here on the train?

Posted by: amazed Location: dane county on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I hope she's doing okay, and is getting all the help and support she needs. And I hope the criminal gets the maximum punishment allowed. Good for her for being able to describe the guy to police. I would hope I'd have the clarity of mind in a bad situation.