August 5, 2004
Middletown Journal

HAMILTON — A Liberty Township woman who police say survived two murder attempts by her estranged husband, Thursday said she may not have lived had it not been for the prayers and support she received.

“It is miraculous that I survived such a violent attack, but survival was only possible through the support of friends, family and faith. I am recuperating and we are doing the best we can under the circumstances,” Amy Rezos said in a written statement released by Butler County Prosecutor Robin Piper’s Office.

Christopher Rezos, 35, who now lives on Gideon Road in Middletown, is charged with two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of kidnapping for the attacks.

According to police, on July 2 Christopher Rezos allegedly beat his wife with a flashlight, tried to smother her with a pillow and tried to drown her in the bathtub at a West Chester Township motel.

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While recovering from the attack, Amy Rezos on July 7 filed a protection order against her husband and filed for divorce July 15.

Christopher Rezos quickly posted 10 percent of a $100,000 to get out of jail before allegedly attacked her again July 26, authorities said.

Police said he hid in the back of his wife’s minivan, then shot her twice in the head.

Prosecutor Piper commended Amy Rezos for her courage during the ordeal.

“Amy is a strong person. She obviously has a guardian angel watching over her because it’s a miracle she is alive. We will prosecute this cowardly deed with the fullest vengeance of the law,” Piper said.

August 5, 2004
NewsNet5.com (Canton)

Sex offender attacks child's mother on way to church

CANTON, Ohio -- Police in Canton said a registered sex offender attempted to abduct a woman in broad daylight across the street from the church where she was headed to attend Mass.

Detective Jack Angelo said the woman's 3-year-old son may have saved her by his crying.

Angelo said the woman reportedly stooped to replace the shoes her son had kicked off in the car when a man came up from behind, cupped one of his hands over her mouth and dragged her through the gravel as she kicked and struggled to scream.

The woman said she fought him with all her might.

The detective said the little boy began to cry and scream, evidently startling the man, who let her go and fled.

Commentary:
Despite repeated warnings, and without any demonstration whatsoever that there was a need, legislators who passed HB12 included places of worship among the list of buildings where concealed carry license-holders may not protect themselves.

No one has any facts or research to indicate that law-abiding, licensed gun owners pose any threat or danger in a place of worship, nor has any history of problems in other states been identified.

On every trip to and from worship, Ohio CHL-holders are rendered defenseless by state law (unless they have received special permission from church/synagogue/mosque officials). This simply should not be.

Despite repeated inquiries, city officials in Clyde, Elyria and certain other communities have offered no demonstration whatsoever that there is a need for ordinances banning concealed handgun license-holders from public places. No municipality has any facts or research to indicate that law-abiding, licensed gun owners pose any threat or danger, nor has any history of problems in other states been identified.

On the other hand, examples of the need for self-defense options in public places like city parks continue to pour in:

Boldface Park, Sedamsville (Cincinnati): 14-Year Old Boy Raped At Gunpoint In Local Park

Cincinnati police are investigating the rape of a teenager at a local park.

On Saturday investigators searched for clues and questioned people in the area, but have not identified the suspect.

Burlington Common Park, Ironton: Man arrested for pulling gun on deputy

According to a sheriff's office report, deputy Wesley Collins was investigating a car parked after hours at the Burlington Common Park when the incident occurred.