Court Minutes-Part 3

The mission for change, must go on! Sharing the court minutes from the prosecution:
Upon reviewing the police report from that July night, and breaking down in a rage of emotions. I realized I had so much work to do and information to gather. My belief was the more information I had available to provide to the DA and anyone else who would need it, would alleviate their workload.
Felt as if I was in for the fight of our lives. Yes the fight of our lives, doing nothing meant that Rudolph Acosta would have an opportunity to be released early. Rudolph being released early was not an option, not at the risk of another human being being raped or killed.
Maybe a part of me also felt as if this, gave me some control over it all. In a time when I felt as if I would crumble, and crawl into a corner and cry uncontrollably. Taking charge to some extent gave me power over the fear that sometimes consumes me.
It is important you understand if you are going through this or a loved one is dealing with an early parole hearing of rape, that you allow them to go through the emotions in their own way. However also allowing others to help, ask for the help you need, it takes a tribe of amazing devoted people to get you through. God did not intend for us to be alone and take on a battle alone.
Sharing even now brings me to tears, however I know in time this will get better, as we learn to talk about our journeys, stop the stigma, change the laws that allow us to be revictimized!

The following is the minutes from the initial court hearing of the 8 who had enough evidence to move forward. I know there was many more victims, and my love and strength is found in all of you! I will not stop.
I warn you this might be difficult to read, however I promised that I would share my journey with all of you to help you and your loved ones! You are not alone! The names and addresses of others has been blocked out to protect their identities.

COVID-19 - Making a Difference - Fresno

Hello my dear friends,
We have been impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. All of us have been focused on taking care of our loved ones. The craziness at the stores, out of the basic necessities, such as milk, eggs, milk, meat, bread and the current currency my kids joke about toilet paper. The shelter in place is difficult however extremely important to stop or slow down the spread of COVID-19.
I chose to not share my thoughts last week, because I was overcome with anger and the feeling of surrender. All because I am on a mission to change the conversations and laws around rape, and it will absolutely slow down at this time. With our communities and government being focused on what is most important right now our families will being. However I will not give up, will continue to share my journey with you, through all this. My hope is that you will take the time to read my blogger and know you are not alone. If you or your loved one has experienced rape or been a victim of a violent offense, know you are not alone and I am here to help however I can.
Life goes on and we will survive this! My prayers and love for all, may God protect you and your loved ones, may God shield our medical teams, the workers in the food industry, the truck drivers on the road making the endless deliveries to the stores in attempts to keep the shelves stocked with the necessities our communities need, may God give our government officials wisdom and strength to get us through this.

Here is a picture of my loved ones during this time, keeping our family safe and happy, what matters, to you?

Police Report - Part 2

I promised I would share my story and here is another difficult a hard part of the process.

Upon receiving the parole hearing letter in April 2019 I contacted the DA's (District Attorney's) office to find out what I needed to do. I was filled with a mix of emotions, anger, profound sadness, confusion, and fear not knowing how the parole hearing process works. Last thing I expected was that Rudolph Acosta would ask for early release, after serving less then half his sentence.

It was shocking to find out the person assigned to the hearing did not know anything about the case when I called. The DA seemed shocked when I said "There was 22 victims and I wanted to know if they were aware of the parole hearing for Rudolph Acosta, known as the Tower District Rapist?" He stated that he would review the file and get to working on it. At this point I felt compelled to obtain as much information as I could to help the DA and myself prepare for the hearing. Came to reality Rudolph has probably spent the last 25 years preparing for this date, his parole hearing in October 2019. I only had three months to prepare.

It would later understand, the DA had multiple files he was working on that where coming up before mine. My parole hearing was still three months out. To me it is the only case I had to work on and meant so much to me, to make sure I did everything in my power to keep Rudolph Acosta in prison. There was no way I would hide in fear and do nothing. Someone like Rudolph Acosta who stocked and raped multiple woman would stop now! Couldn't allow him to be given an opportunity to hurt one more person!
I went down to the Fresno Police department to obtain a copy of the police reports from July 18, 1991.
Sharing the documents obtained from FPD to help you understand the journey and why I am choosing to continue on this mission to give a voice to victims/survivors, and family members of rape and violent crimes. Also most importantly change the laws that allow this to happen!

I must warn you the documents below may be difficult to read.

Notice of Hearing - Part 1

I will share my story & journey with all of you, in faith that this will help someone out there. You are not alone! 

This all started back in 1991 during a July night in my own home. I was only 16 and was woken up by someone who broke into my home, while my parents, my little sister, brothers where asleep, in the their rooms. Woken up by this man who held a gun at the side of my head. When he noticied I wanted to fight back, he was quick to say "I know where everyone is sleeping and I will kill them if I don't do as I ask!" I was taken out of my home and raped in the back of a vacant house next door! 

My life was changed forever, and now I share my story. Working towards being the voice for many who are afraid or don't know how to be heard! I will not be silent, I will not live in fear! Taking my life back!

The following is the letter that I recieved last year, 3 months before the parole hearing and what was to be the beginning of my mission to make a difference: