Investigator James Poffel: Kidnapping And Rape

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On September 5th, 2016 I, Investigator James Poffel was contacted by Officer Jessica Yarbrough in reference to a sexual assault report she was out on at the front desk of the Muskogee Police Department. The report Officer Yarbrough was taking was in reference to a kidnapping and first degree rape that occurred on September 4th, 2016 at the Comfort Inn, room #112, in Muskogee, OK. The victim’s of the kidnapping and rape are Gabriel Freeman (age 14) and Shantaneia Brown (age 15). Gabriel and Shantaneia are cousins and were brought to the front desk of the police department by Gabriel’s father and Shantaneia’s mother to report the incident. Gabriel and Shantaneia were brought back individually to have minimal fact interviews completed to give …show more content…

Jemica and Krystal walked them in the back door of the hotel to room #112. As they got into the room, Jemica and Krystal forced the girls down, onto the bed. Jemica and Krystal were described as larger black females. At least bigger than Gabriel and Shantaniea. Jemica and Krystal held them down while the unknown adult male, tore their clothing off of them and raped them. The older white male was described as having a pony tail in a large braid, wearing a tan hat, and was physically strong. Gabriel was able to describe the tattoo that he had on his chest. She said he was not wearing a condom that she could tell. He not only raped them on the bed, but then forced them into the shower where he raped both of them again in the …show more content…

Anjannete Cubis, head of housekeeping, checked the room and noticed blood on the bed sheets. She immediately notified her supervisor and asked what she needed to do. Anjannete was informed to gather the bedding and put them into a trash bag. She was told to hold them for law enforcement and if they did not want them, than they would attempt to wash the stains out of them.
Furthermore, I have been in contact with Gabrielle Freeman’s legal guardian and grandmother. She believes her son knows who the man is who raped Gabrielle and can find out his name. I was provided with and address of the Open World Apartments, 2413 E 55th Pl, Apartment 10, Tulsa, OK as being the residence the suspect is believed to be living at. I was unable to find information for anyone at that residence matching the description of the suspect. Additionally, I called and spoke with the manager on duty at the apartment complex. The apartment manager would not release tenant’s names over the phone.
At this time, this investigation is being inactivated, pending any additional leads or information received that could lead to the possible identification of the suspect and his

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