Tacoma man accused of raping teen while wearing GPS monitor
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TACOMA, Wash. -- A Tacoma man was being monitored by GPS when he allegedly kidnapped and raped a teenage girl, but investigators say they couldn't track the man because his monitoring device wasn't charged.
Henry Hauser is accused kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and taking her to his home to rape her. Police say on the morning of July 12 Hauser approached the girl and asked for the time. When she reached down to look at her iPod, investigators say he put a knife to her back and forced her into the car.
At the time of the alleged attack, Hauser was being monitored by the Department of Corrections for a prior kidnapping and assault conviction.
He was wearing a GPS monitoring device, but DOC officials couldn't find him because the tracking unit ran out of power.
"That would be a violation of supervision. The expectation is they are to keep it charged at all times," said the DOC's Anmarie Aylward.
DOC officials say it was Hauser's responsibility to keep the device charged and that he's had problems with it in the past. They also say GPS units will not prevent an offender from committing a crime, but simply give the DOC workers information about the whereabouts of the offenders.
"The fact is that this person had offended previously. He was not being compliant and we were working with him on supervision. It's awful," Aylward said.
Hauser is now in jail on rape and kidnapping charges. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. His bail was set at $1 million.
In the last 20 years, Hauser has felony convictions for kidnapping, harassment and assault.
Henry Hauser is accused kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and taking her to his home to rape her. Police say on the morning of July 12 Hauser approached the girl and asked for the time. When she reached down to look at her iPod, investigators say he put a knife to her back and forced her into the car.
At the time of the alleged attack, Hauser was being monitored by the Department of Corrections for a prior kidnapping and assault conviction.
He was wearing a GPS monitoring device, but DOC officials couldn't find him because the tracking unit ran out of power.
"That would be a violation of supervision. The expectation is they are to keep it charged at all times," said the DOC's Anmarie Aylward.
DOC officials say it was Hauser's responsibility to keep the device charged and that he's had problems with it in the past. They also say GPS units will not prevent an offender from committing a crime, but simply give the DOC workers information about the whereabouts of the offenders.
"The fact is that this person had offended previously. He was not being compliant and we were working with him on supervision. It's awful," Aylward said.
Hauser is now in jail on rape and kidnapping charges. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. His bail was set at $1 million.
In the last 20 years, Hauser has felony convictions for kidnapping, harassment and assault.
So, the GPS ankle bracelet should have TWO batteries... One that is rechargeable for tracking... And one that is not rechargeable, and has only one purpose--detonate 4oz of C-4 when the rechargeable battery is depleted. I think that little Sword of Damocles should keep the perp a little more diligent on the care and maintenance of his new toy.
 I hope this young woman sues the S@#$ out of whoever let this guy out. I hope she can heal, and heal well. Sadly money is one of the only things that actually "talks" anymore.
The CIA comment gave me an idea. Why don't we classify them as domestic terrorists also? That's really what they are. They terrorize their victims, the families and our communities. Instant no fly list, no get out of jail free card, no bracelet, possible torture..(I know overboard but whatever) We are more likely to be victims of this type of terror than Al Quaeda. It's time to change the rules and treat these "things" as the animals they are. Classify them as terrorist sex offenders. I'm so tired of hearing about the catch and release BS..I'm just DONE.
Did that sound too crazy?
If you want to get tough on worthless piles like this then you've got to stop voting democrat. The democrats don't look at these monsters as a threat to the public, they see them as likely democrat voters.
@Glitchus Glitch Jhey, there, Glitch...check your ignorance! It was a REPUBLICAN Governor who let out Maurice Clemens so that he could murder four cops in Lakewood...or did you just forget?
as Susan said I am impressed that a stay at home mom can earn $9318 in a few weeks on the internet. have you seen this web site
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Just shoot him and get it over with.
The elected representative in Olympia write the laws. What is your representatives name? You should have TWO or three of them in Olympia, a congressman, and a Senator. OH, and a governor who would sign the bill...or make suggestions to the committee on changing sex offender sentencing. wait a sec, didn't we already try to do this a few years ago. very famous case, national news. Jessica Lunsford. so what happened?
Maybe we should slap him on the wrist and make him pay a fine and some community service. This state needs to start from scratch and rebuild it's entire structure from the prison system to taxes...
A GPS monitor isn't going to keep these people away from harming someone anymore than a restraining order is going to help. When someone is known to be of this mentality turning them loose on the public is not the best way to deal with them.
@Jatok Best way to deal with them is to put them down like the rabid animals they are.
This is so frustrating!!! We know sex offenders are going to offend again...no surprise here!!! When will we begin locking them away for good, or just killing them?
Well since rehabilitation didn't work it's time for the 9mm cure. This state is retarded when it comes to our criminals.
 @KittySmasher Stupid and democrat mean just about the same thing.
@Glitchus Glitch @KittySmasher Wow, Glitch, your ignorance is astounding. Mike Huckabee, a Republican was the Governor of Arkansas who unleased Maurice Clemens so that he could come to Washington and execute four Lakewood Police Officers while they were drinking their morning coffee. Sounds like ignorant and republican mean just about the same thing, according to your, uhm, "reasoning".
Supposedly, ANY violation of the terms of release is a trip back to jail. But apparently the conditions of release that both the criminal and THE COURT signed aren't ACTUALLY binding or anything. This scumbag is one of the worst of the worst, yet had already been given a pass for the same offense.
TIME TO REMOVE THE BLANKET OF PROTECTION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT DON'T DO THEIR DAMN JOBS YET?Â
No? WELL THEN HOW MANY DEAD, RAPED, KIDNAPPED VICTIMS ARE REQUIRED?
Are you kidding me?!? The felon is responsible for keep his monitoring unit charged??? That is insanity!! Talk about letting the fox guard the chicken coop, GEEZUS! Â
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The parents of the victim should sue the state for big bucks - absolute gross negligence and their daughter would never have been attacked if this POS had not been released in the first place, but to 'trust' him? No way.Â
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The DOC needs to be held accountable as well as stepping up their policy of monitoring so that the felons don't have control over whether they are detectable by authorities.
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Euthanize the creep and get him off of the planet.Â
"The expectation is they are to keep it charged at all times." So does that the mean felon is expected to charge it? Does that mean if it's not charged and the DOC can't track it, an alert is sent out to the police to search for the unsupervised felon? Or does that mean if the signal lost due to no power the DOC let's it go until the felon is arrested for attempted rape? What happens at the DOC when the charge is lost? Is there an alert system? Do they try to contact the felon with threats of arrest if they lose the signal. Â In who's best interest is it to make sure the tracking device is charged? That's a tough questions. Does the felon care if it's charged if there are no repercussions? Or is it in the best interest of the DOC to make sure it's charged?
In general I think american society is entirely too litigious but in this case I hope the young lady sues the state's behind off. This is so lame and so irresponsible it sounds like a fantasy. Washington State taxpayers pay high taxes. We pay enough to keep these psychopaths behind bars. What do they do? It's the miscreant's responsibility to charge his alternative jail. IF HE WAS REMOTELY RESPONSIBLE he wouldn't be wearing the damn thing in the first place. People should lose their jobs at the very least.
Rape and child sexual abuse increase your risk for cancer, PTSD among other things.  The State of WA coddles these kinds of criminals. I do hope this young girl takes the state to court for this lack of judgment in their poor monitoring of this guy. I doubt this is his first rape, rapist usually get their start in their early teens.
So his GPS wasn't charged, there is no excuse.
The taxpayers of this state will be screwed because of the DOC's lack of brains. so you thought this guy was going to do what he was supposed to do because you told him. He does NOT care about the law, the same law that will protect his ugly hulk!
I do pray this young girl gets the help she needs and the State doesn't dump it on her parents to clean up. SHAME ON YOU STATE OF WASHINGTON, I have been getting track of you for more than a quarter century and you are just as lazy as way back when!!!!
If you cannot do they right thing send him hope with his public defender or better yet the judge to keep an eyeball on him!
Shining example of the system failing the public. Hopefully they are excavating new circles of hell for the defense attorneys who work to keep guys like this out of prison.Â
I think they should have a bracelet that starts shocking them if they don't charge it. Or how about make it a parole violation if the don't charge it and throw their sorry butt back in jail.Â
How about a really tight "bracelet" around his neck? That should do the trick. No charging required.
Well I think I see a young lady with a very good lawsuit. The DOC can't track this guy, he has a repeated offenses of being non compliant and also of Kidnapping and Assault. Wow seems like the perfect neighbor to me. Â
The good thing is this will be a 3rd strike. He's gone for good now. But as always, some unsuspecting member of the public has to pay the price. You can't do anything about that. Everyone is always at risk of violence. You just have to be prepared to deal with it. You have to educate your kids. Never get into a strangers car under any circumstances. Whether a gun or knife is used. You just don't get in the car. Terrible to have to teach kids this stuff and I realize it isn't easy but its just the way it is.
@Blindman Actually that 3rd strike isn't a guarantee apparently. They just had it on the news about a week ago. Due to the extreme cost in prosecuting the 3rd strike trial and the number of times they get turned over on appeals. They often don't even bother to go after that permenant lock up for the offender. At least that seemed to be the tone of the news report.
@MHunt They need to just ventilate this creep's skull.
So you leave it up to the criminal to charge his GPS devise so you can track him? Â What? Â And he has had problems with keeping it charged in the past. Â Well how is going to be able to kidnap and rape 16 year old girls easily if his GPS devise is charged properly? Â This is messed up.
Wow please list the geniuses who thought this puke could be let out.
When will we, as a society, agree to be less civilized, when it comes to predators. We need laws that make these predators less than human, so we can eradicate them off the face of the earth. As a society, we have failed this innocent girl. Yet, the people are unwilling to change the status quo. She will grow up to be one of those who will work towards legally converting predators into animals.
@Agree2Disagree Sadly you'll have the bleeding hearts screaming "They deserve another chance!" Screw that, in my opinion the first offense should equal two rounds to the back of their head.
If the perp had "Problems with the GPS" in the past, why didn't they just revoke his parole and send him back to jail to protect the public?
 @Magic 8 Ball Well, I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking this!
TACOMA, you've got to get it to gather! really, these criminals don't care any more, or they would not of done what they did in the freaking first place. .NO IT WASEN'T AN ACCIDENT! duh! he should of been arrested with in 1 hour
"Tacoma man accused of raping teen while wearing GPS monitor"
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Does raping someone while wearing a GPS monitor carry a heavier sentence than regular rape?
 @Tim Lane No, it just gives the judge a little latitude in sentencing.
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Disclaimer: Mr.Vishess wishes to apologize for making a stupid joke. However, the bigger joke is our criminal "justice" system that lets these vermin (sorry vermin) out.
I hate it when the state is sued..It's our tax dollars that pay. Money that wonât go to the things I enjoy such as parks, roads or additional police. No, it's not insurance that pays. Washington is self-insured. But this poor girl was failed by the system. He should have remained incarcerated to protect the public. He should of been apprehended the moment his ridiculous self-charging GPS failed to report. We will now pay to convict him again. Maybe this girl suing and taking millions will make the state decide it is cheaper to either keep these dirt bags in jail or worth the trouble of executing. I hate that I finally agree to victims having to sue the state. But money talks and that may be the only way for our state to realize the cheapest path is to keep POSâs like this behind bars or 6â under.
Enforce the laws on the books and lock these guys up for good. Enough with the liberal bleeding heart judges letting these guys out with the belief they will change their ways. Enough is enough!
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@javajoe man, shut the hell up with the politics, good god. I am so sick of the damn "liberal" this or that being used, or any reference to political preference for that matter in stories not having anything to do with politics.
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Tell you what; show me a single instance where a sex offender was locked up for life on the first instance, castrated, or any justified punishment such as that. I'm a liberal and I have no compassion for sex offenders; if i could would do things to them that would land me in jail. Keep politics out of this.
 @northwestsurfer  @javajoe I am with you on this except history proves a liberal leniency toward criminals. Liberals believed that criminals were the real victims because studies showed most had suffered abuse, or neglect as a child at the hands of, I guess you could say, criminal parents. A learned behavior. Famous case involving democrat Governor and presidential hopeful, Mike Dukakis involving Willy Horton. look it up. this is what the liberal mindset was back then and in many areas, still is. Remember Joseph Duncan? He was a previous sex offender released from Steilacoom. And even Republican Mike Huckabee was responsible for the release of the guy who shot the police officers in Lakewood.
 @northwestsurfer "Liberal" has multiple meanings, not just political so get over it.  He didn't say "Pansy Liberal Democrat".Â
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There is a special Hell for guys like this SOB. Hopefully, he'll find out very soon...
Can we just keep these creeps behind bars? If there's one thing we've learned from all this, it's that keeping these guys under supervision doesn't do a damn thing. Just keep them locked up!
OMFG, its up to the criminal to keep a tracking device charged so that someone behind a desk can kind of track them? I know that DOC has had budget issues but really???? Why have a justice system at all at this point? No place to put perverts and violent criminals so we will either allow them to register as transients (not the case in this story I know) or give them a battery operated GPS tracking system that might work. There is something REALLY wrong here. Lot of nut jobs out there not being watched.Â
Some limpdick judge keeps letting him out, next time it should be his daughter. Or just nut him now.
They should just hang this guy.
Sentencing laws: they need to be changed. Pronto.
 @WWRJD Praise the Lord. Jesus brings us to agree on something.
Once again our justice system lets down our children.
Sick piece of garbage.... maybe the judge will put this garbage someplace where he can be promptly disposed of.