Identification of my rapist: Mark Lee Murray III

Mark Lee Murray III 

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Mark Lee Murray, III

Asheville Times, December 17, 1990, the cover story of the arrest announcement.

I have tried to move forward with my life, but at every turn, I get a road block.  Apparently, this is God's way to let me know that I need to finish dealing with the past in order to move forward in my future.

I thank God for my friend "Curtiss" who accompanied me to the hospital.  I thank God for my Clemson University friends who encouraged me to speak out otherwise I would not have a case number to reference (90-12-11574).   

Acquaintance Rape Case: 90-12-11574

I was denied victim compensation in 1991. (File No.: 91-11-006-0)

I will be pursuing a trial by jury. It's time that someone start fighting for that young lady inside of me that is still traumatized by the chain of abuse and rape endured in 1990.  My anniversary of this tragic set of circumstances is during this time of the year.

Ebony Magazine "Super Single Sister" feature.

Thank you to all who have poured out so many kind words and support since revealing my rape story. I no longer want to suffer in silence. It is time for my rebirth.

World Championship of Performing Arts Modeling Competition

Female SuperStar Celebrity Pledge

Picture from the November 2014 publication of Ebony Magazine- 

Article called "Dirty Little Secret."

Female SuperStar Celebrity Pledge

Poem by Benita Blocker

Female Superstar Celebrities 

using the illusion of sex for sale

while remaining untouchable 

behind a computer screen, magazine or a television frame.

Leaving sex slaves ages 12 to 14 to satisfy men 

who were left visually stimulated and erect on a bed frame.

Is there no shame?

Underage sex has always been around.

Yet, in the past, there were more men with integrity 

to stomp sexual violations into the ground.

Children could be children and be safe in their own home.

Yet in this century, safety seems seasonal and home- no where to be found.

Young girls who have yet to finish high school do not know where to run.

Barely finished puberty and sex trafficking is all around.

So Female Celebrity Superstars, it is time to pledge to shut down,

the money-makers,

the goldmines,

the rump-shakers,

the shot-callers, and

show these girls about self-worth and what it takes to be a role model.

Female celebrities of the past banded together - showing a lot of class.

Their dress for success had less to do with self-expression and sex appeal.

But more to do with sisterhood, talent, and smarter deals.

By taking this pledge, you start silent reparations 

to aid our young girls in preparation

to become whole again.