Homeless man beaten in underpass
A homeless man living under an overpass in Hochelaga was severely beaten Thursday by several people, but there have been no arrests.
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Ian 13:49 on 2023-12-01 Permalink
The article is very nudge-nudge wink-wink about the location. Does anyone know what “l’endroit où s’est produit le crime a été le théâtre de plusieurs crimes de nature sexuelle au cours des dernières années” is about?
Like, did some homeless dude make the mistake of falling asleep in some kind of hookup spot? Was it some kind of gang thing? Is this a location where people get brought to get raped? Is it a known hooking zone of some kind? Sex for drugs?
All very vague.
JohnS 08:33 on 2023-12-02 Permalink
It’s a well known gay cruising spot, mainly late at night. Although there is certainly some drug trade that happens there, most of the clientele are just thrill seekers for whom the anonymous sex on offer in appealing. It’s rather inflammatory to refer to “dépravés sexuels ” and “ le théâtre de plusieurs crimes de nature sexuelle” – remembering that most of this activity occurs in the dark of night, and very much fits the definition of “victimless crime”.
MarcG 09:18 on 2023-12-02 Permalink
There’s a photo on Google maps that shows a ton of foot traffic in the snow. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dxTYm5QX8QFSms8A6
Ian 11:43 on 2023-12-02 Permalink
Yeah agreed, shades of Drapeau.