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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Assault on Elderly Woman
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County sheriff’s investigators are searching for a man they say sneaked into a 91-year-old woman’s home, beat her, and then sexually battered her.
Sheriff Billy Woods said it happened around midnight on Sunday at a home in Reddick.
Woods took to Facebook to share information with the community about the “cruel act of violence.”
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He did not release specifics about where it happened or give a description of a suspect, but Woods’ message to the suspect and to the public was stern.
“To the person responsible, I will find out who you are.”
Woods said to anyone withholding knowledge about the suspect, “If I find out that you’ve harbored, hidden or not even wanted to call us, I will do everything to charge you and put you in the same cell as they are going to be in.”
Woods added that his detectives are working tirelessly to find the suspect in the case.
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He urged the public to step up to help investigators find the wanted man.
“We must unite to protect our most vulnerable citizens.”
The sheriff is asking Reddick-area residents who saw anything suspicious or noticed anything unusual on their security cameras to contact Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation | Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The article discusses a case of violence against a 91-year-old woman, which is connected to the goal of achieving gender equality (SDG 5) by eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. It also highlights the need for strong institutions and justice systems to address such acts of violence, aligning with SDG 16.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
The article’s content relates to Target 5.2 of SDG 5, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. It also aligns with Target 16.1 of SDG 16, which seeks to significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months
- Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, Indicator 5.2.1 can be used to measure progress towards Target 5.2 of SDG 5 by tracking the proportion of women and girls subjected to violence by an intimate partner. Indicator 16.1.2 can be used to measure progress towards Target 16.1 of SDG 16 by monitoring conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation | Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause |
Source: wftv.com
