Craigslist Sex Slave Case: Unsuspecting Wisconsin Woman Lured to be NYC Man's Sex Slave, Report Says

By: Caroline Black
Topics: Daily Blotter

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(CBS) A Wisconsin woman discovered nothing good comes for free, after answering a Craigslist ad placed by a Brooklyn man offering rent-free lodging in exchange for domestic assistance.

However, John Hopkins, 45, of East Williamsburg was allegedly interested in more than just cooking and cleaning as his ad suggested.

According to The New York Post, Hopkins paid for the 27-year-old victim's plane ticket, picked her up at Kennedy Airport Feb. 4, and brought her to his place on Humboldt Street.

Hopkins then revealed his ruse to the victim telling her that he had flown her to New York in order to be his sex slave. He then allegedly blindfolded and gagged her, handcuffed her to a radiator, and began beating and raping her, says The Post.

Over the course of the next eight days, Hopkins allegedly kept the woman captive in his apartment, only allowing her to leave for her job at a Manhattan restaurant.

The woman contacted her mother who then alerted the New York Police Department.

According to The Post, when cops arrived at the apartment, they found the victim trembling on Hopkins' bed.

Hopkins is facing a multitude of charges, including rape, assault, and unlawful imprisonment.

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by Danielmountain February 17, 2011 11:39 AM EST: "only allowing her to leave for her job at a Manhattan restaurant."

She didn't tell anyone at the restaurant about her situation? How strange. Could have been terrified, though.; Reply to this comment


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Go Local! Only buy and sell with people you can meet with in person and at a public place.

No one likes uninvited houseguests?so do not place your address in your ad.

Private info is meant to be private. Respect your own privacy by keeping your account numbers and Paypal login to yourself.

Unbelievable offer? Then it is likely unbelievable. Walk away!

What fun is life if everything is simply handed to you? Submit your classified ads only to sites that review your post before it goes live.
Instant gratification is nice, but when it comes to automatic classified posting it will leave you and your belongings vulnerable.

Criminal fiction is fine, but criminal fact is not! Save your Rated R tastes for the movies and only use classified sites with G-rated content. Sites which allow more risqué posts, such as adult ads, have been known to facilitate human trafficking and provide outlets for other crime.

No news is good news?usually! If you've never heard of a particular site do a little online sleuthing to see what comes up. If news stories about illegal activity occurring on a particular site pop up, steer clear! In the event you find news stories about the site's dedication to online safety and security, go forward!; Reply to this comment