Police: Marion Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults, Stabs and Attempts to Murder Woman After Meeting Online

From Cedar Rapids Police:

Arrest in Sexual Abuse and Attempted Murder

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – April 24, 2013  – The Cedar Rapids Police arrested Bryan Roche, 9/17/91, 761 8 St, Marion, IA, and charged him with Kidnapping 1st, Sexual Abuse-Forcible Fondling and Attempt to Commit Murder. This is in connection to a sexual abuse and stabbing that occurred on  Sunday, April 21, 2013, between 5:00 – 7:43  pm, at 1627 2 Ave SE. 

Cedar Rapids Police was called to this address, when neighbors found a 20 year old female in the stairwell that had been sexually assaulted and stabbed. Through their investigation, Investigators found that the 20 year old female and Roche had met on line, through a social media site. Roche kept the victim at this location for two hours. During this time period, Roche choked the victim, tied her up and sexually assaulted her. He stabbed her two times, causing life-threatening injuries. After Roche left, the victim went into the hallway, where she was found by neighbors.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where she was treated with life threatening injuries.

Safety Tips from Cedar Rapids Police

The Cedar Rapids Police want to remind the public of safety factors when meeting individuals on line through social media sites.

-When talking to the individual on line, do not reveal personal information about yourself such as your home address, if you live alone, where you work or the hours that you work.

-When meeting them for the first few times, meet in public places such as restaurants and malls. Do not ask them to pick you up or to ride anywhere with them.

-Google their name on line and check their name through Iowa Courts On line. Remember, the name they give, may not be their true name.

-Tell a friend when and where you are meeting the person. Set a time frame that you will call after the meeting as well.

-Keep your cell phone with you. Have a friend call you during the meeting. Pre-arrange an emergency phrase such as “How’s your mom doing?” This will signify to the friend that you are not comfortable in the meeting and/or that you need help.

-TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! If you don’t feel comfortable with the individual, leave. You may not consciously understand why you feel uncomfortable, but subconsciously, something is wrong.

If you have information regarding this or any crime, call Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463) or text to CRIMES (274637) and in the message/subject, type 5227 and your tip. You can continue to trade information with an investigator. Text STOP to opt out at any time.

If the information you give, leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward. All calls are anonymous.