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bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:00 AM Jun 2015

Sexual harrassment victim murdered in front of hundreds at Iowa mall

Note to moderators: I posted a thread on this very late last evening as the story broke, and it was locked, but I'm reposting the updated story, as it encompasses a number of issues beyond just a simple case of gun violence.

"Alexander M. Kozak, the North Liberty man accused of gunning down a woman at the Coral Ridge Mall Friday night, was at the mall before the shooting, court records state.

Magistrate Chad Thomas set his bond at 10 million cash Saturday morning. He will be represented by the public defenders office.

Kozak, 22, is accused of leaving the mall, retrieving a gun from his North Liberty apartment, and came back to shoot the woman. The woman — who has not yet been identified — was shot three times in the back.

Kozak then fled the scene.

Kozak, who describes himself as a security worker at the mall, admitted to killing the woman and that he planned to do it, the criminal complaint states. Police have not said why Kozak killed his intended victim."


Read more at http://www.kcrg.com/suspect-in-mall-shooting-returned-with-gun-20150614#v5U2TrSxT0h2mTJd.99

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Sexual harrassment victim murdered in front of hundreds at Iowa mall (Original Post) bullwinkle428 Jun 2015 OP
Creepy guy RandiFan1290 Jun 2015 #1
Could one possibly come up with a more accurate archetype of the bullwinkle428 Jun 2015 #4
Where do you get the sexual harassment part. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #2
There have been reports circulating since last evening that the victim bullwinkle428 Jun 2015 #3
Were they co-workers previously? KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #5
The guy's facebook page says he works at the mall as security. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2015 #7
Ahhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #6
just another gun nut exercising his freedumbs and stuff.... KG Jun 2015 #8
Actually the nexus of private firearm ownership and misogyny. The victim joins KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #9
Rape with a gun pscot Jun 2015 #10
Four of my family members were at the Children's Museum and were pretty shook up Frustratedlady Jun 2015 #11
I heard the woman worked at the Children's Museum exboyfil Jun 2015 #12
I thought it happened in the food court. Frustratedlady Jun 2015 #13
I just hope they keep him in prison exboyfil Jun 2015 #14
Thank you for reposting etherealtruth Jun 2015 #15
These creeps understand one language. alphafemale Jun 2015 #16
Did that work? Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2015 #17
Yes. alphafemale Jun 2015 #18
Best benefit was the ability to recognize an asshole alphafemale Jun 2015 #19

bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)
4. Could one possibly come up with a more accurate archetype of the
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:29 AM
Jun 2015

gun-obsessed right-wing maniac than the way this guy defines himself through his Facebook page? It really is frightening in retrospect.

bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)
3. There have been reports circulating since last evening that the victim
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:25 AM
Jun 2015

had filed a sexual harassment complaint against him earlier in the week, which resulted in his termination earlier on Friday. He then retrieved his gun at home and came back to the mall.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
6. Ahhh ...
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:40 AM
Jun 2015

that is so sad.

He wouldn't listen to her "No" ... so he kills her when she used a voice he couldn't ignore.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
9. Actually the nexus of private firearm ownership and misogyny. The victim joins
Reply to KG (Reply #8)
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 10:54 AM
Jun 2015

the estimated 3 American women who die violent deaths daily at the hands of a spouse or partner, although this perp sounds more like a rebuffed suitor than partner or spouse. Perp may probably have been legally entitled to carry a firearm for his position (just a guess) but even if not legally entitled, he had ready access to firearms.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
11. Four of my family members were at the Children's Museum and were pretty shook up
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 11:43 AM
Jun 2015

over the whole thing. They were grateful that museum employees led them to safety and hope the children aren't affected by the speedy exit and police activity. They are pretty young, but you never know what they will pick up on.

exboyfil

(17,863 posts)
12. I heard the woman worked at the Children's Museum
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:06 PM
Jun 2015

on one local report, but that has not been verified.

The shooter married a woman last year. Last year she was a microbiology student at Iowa. I hope she is ok. Her facebook seemed kind of liberal - a strange combination given how full bore the suspect was in his Bible, Flag, Guns, and anti-immigrant opinions.

His tagline on his Facebook is
"of Bullets and Bibles"

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
13. I thought it happened in the food court.
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:11 PM
Jun 2015

They heard the shots and that she had died before they were led out of the museum, so I'm not sure how close they were to the scene.

Why oh why must these people mix the Bible, flag and guns together? Do they figure that if they include the Bible, they are scot free? His $10M cash bond should open his eyes. Idiot!

exboyfil

(17,863 posts)
14. I just hope they keep him in prison
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:17 PM
Jun 2015

longer than Brian Lee Davis who killed his girlfriend and hid her body. She was hidden for three years. He was let out after 17 years. In general Iowa is pretty good about keeping murderers behind bars.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
15. Thank you for reposting
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:23 PM
Jun 2015

This addresses multiple layers of issues and certainly appears to be within the Sop for the forum

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
16. These creeps understand one language.
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 12:45 PM
Jun 2015

I had one of these losers point a .22 rifle at my head.

I ended up nearly beating him to death with it and letting him know I could finish the job because the muzzle was now in his face.

"Get out of my house."

"It's 30 below outside"

"I'll call someone"

"I was kidding!"

"I'm not. Outside asshole"



 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
18. Yes.
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:20 PM
Jun 2015

If it hadn't and he threatened me again I would have killed him in self defense and taken my chances with the legal system.

I also let him lnow there were eyes around that would watch for him if he came creeping.

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
19. Best benefit was the ability to recognize an asshole
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 01:25 PM
Jun 2015

Within 30 seconds,

Oh you wrote me a poem after the first date!
GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME!!!!

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