Warning: This story contains disturbing images and information. Viewer discretion highly advised. CLEVELAND — Burned, beaten and held captive — a woman who survived a vicious attack speaks out to help other victims of domestic violence.
CLEVELAND — Burned, beaten and held captive — a woman who survived a vicious attack speaks out to help other victims of domestic violence.
Alexandria Ruden has worked with domestic violence victims for more than 40 years and even helped write Ohio domestic violence laws. After looking though Folkwein’s case, she says this is one of the worst she’s ever seen and noticed Anderson’s record. “I think that probation services need more money. I think the warrant units need more money. I think we need more risk assessment tools. Before we let people out on bond that probably, when somebody is a repeat offender, should have no bond until the determination is made,” said Ruden.
As Folkwein heals, she hopes this time, the man who did this to her ends up in prison and stays there.Again, Folkwein wanted to share her story because she wants victims to know they are not alone and to encourage them to seek help so they can leave their abusers. She knows how hard it is, but she says to leave before it gets worse.
Preston's current case is under review for additional criminal charges; he is scheduled for a pretrial hearing next Monday.
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