Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Commits Suicide By Lawrence J. Fitzgerald
Two weeks after Judith Greer’s accusers were acquitted of sexually assaulting her at a party, the 22 year old university student was found dead of an apparent suicide.
Police on the scene discovered a suicide note and the County Coroner Kimberly Ernst’s toxicology report concluded that Greer died from a massive overdose of painkillers.
“Large levels of vicodin and oxycotin residue were found in Ms. Greer’s stomach,” Ernst reported in a press conference yesterday, “She was methodical about killing herself, taking the pills in timed intervals so that even if she was discovered, pumping her stomach would do no good.”
Though details of Greer’s suicide note have not been released to the public, police sources are quoted as explaining the note reflects a distraught state of mind.
Greer was caught up in a media maelstrom after accusing four fraternity brothers and a professor of sexually assaulting her at a party in April of this year. Greer claimed they drugged then repeatedly raped her.
At the subsequent trial, defense attorney Gerald Rainer painted Greer as a drunk who often partook in frequent “sex parties.” On the stand she admitted to having had previous sexual relations with two of her five accusers. Greer also testified that she attended the party of her own volition and had alluded to one of her accusers that she was “in to” multiple partners.
The jury ultimately acquitted the accusers on the belief that Greer was a willing participant in the night’s sex acts.
Asked if any charges would be filed in light of Greer’s suicide, police spokesperson, Frank Patterson stated, “It’s highly doubtful. I even doubt if her appeal of the acquittal will go through. The woman’s relationship with her family was tenuous at best, so I don’t see anyone continuing her fight now that she’s gone.” read more
