People v. Rhoades

Opinion

SCOTLAND, P. J.

This case represents another example of what regrettably has become an all too familiar scenario, men engaging in reigns of terror against women who attempt to break off sexual relationships with them. It never ceases to amaze and sadden us that there are men out there who believe that violence can “win back her heart” or who simply relish in violently maintaining control over women who have spumed them. So it was here.

After his release from prison, defendant Leslie Gene Rhoades, who had five convictions for serious felonies, wanted to continue his relationship with the…