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My Assailant is a Serial Rapist and Murderer, I Wrote About Him and the Aftermath Shook Us All
Here’s what happened
Trauma/CW (Content Warning): This story contains content related to pedophilia, sexual assault, and violence that might be troubling to some readers.
“That’s not something I’ve ever really been exposed to,” a friend recounted when I shared my story about speaking with the cold case detective on the case of the serial killer who raped me.
“No one has,” I replied, “or at least, it’s not exactly common.”
My friend was shaken, and understandably so, as were other friends I shared the story with, many of whom clearly wanted me to drop the subject immediately.
I learned not to talk about it with most.
My closest friends just wanted to know more.
They were concerned, of course, but also understand I’ve had a pretty eclectic and intense life, so they weren’t entirely surprised.
“Mundy-Castle,” one of my closest friends remarked after reading the #metoo post I wrote about the serial killer rape, “of course even you’re #metoo post has to be extra.”
We were able to laugh about it because this friend knows me and my story so well she understands my life has been…
