Crown wants deaf-mute man declared dangerous offender after multiple sex convictions

Miss-Delectable · 10-15-2009, 01:57 AM

Crown wants deaf-mute man declared dangerous offender after multiple sex convictions

Crown prosecutors say they may seek dangerous offender status for a deaf and mute man convicted for the sixth time of sexual assault after admitting he grabbed a woman's genitals before sending her sexually explicit notes.

Marc Shane L'Ecuyer, 31, entered his guilty plea from the prisoner's box in sign language Tuesday, admitting that he grabbed the woman from behind and groped her crotch during the sexual assault in the laundry room of an apartment building shortly after 7 a.m. on Feb. 24.

According to an agreed statement of facts, the sexual assault occurred after L'Ecuyer followed the woman into the room in nothing more than a pair of boxer shorts with his penis exposed.

Assistant Crown attorney Mihael Cole said L'Ecuyer pointed at his penis, grunted and made “humping” motions with his pelvis, prompting the woman, who L'Ecuyer knew, to put her hands up, shake her head and loudly tell him “no.”

L'Ecuyer put his arms in the air as if to imply that he understood and the woman, believing that was the end of it, returned to doing her laundry when she was attacked, Cole said. She yelled “no” and was able to turn around and push L'Ecuyer away before returning to her room.

About half and hour later, L'Ecuyer tucked a pair of crude letters under the woman's door apologizing for what he did and outlining several sex acts he hoped to perform on her, Cole said.

“Dear you I am so sorry my frult (sic) please don't call police,” read one of the notes, which was written in block capital letters with little punctuation and numerous spelling mistakes.

“I really want a sex are you accpect (sic) it?” the note continued before he signed off with his name.

Cole said L'Ecuyer later returned a second time, wanting to make sure the victim wouldn't get him in trouble.

At the time of the assault, L'Ecuyer had been off his medications for six months for an unspecified psychiatric illness and was in violation of his probation from a 2005 conviction for sexual assault, uttering threats and being unlawfully in a dwelling where he was sentenced to two years less a day in jail. He also has prior convictions for assault and assaulting a peace officer.

In a letter to his social worker, L'Ecuyer admitted to committing the sex assault, writing that he was “very frustrated because he has no money, he has no girlfriend, he has scabies and and he doesn't like where he lives,” Cole said.

L'Ecuyer, who had curly black hair and wore a plaid lumber jacket over a white T-shirt, sat quietly in the prisoner's box, occasionally signing questions to an interpreter.

His lawyer, Delinda Hayton, noted that the victim told police that the assault itself didn't last long before she turned around and pushed L'Ecuyer away.

Cole said the Crown may seek a risk assessment that will allow them to seek dangerous or long-term offender status for L'Ecuyer. A dangerous offender can be locked up for an indeterminate amount of time, while a long term offender can be subject to strict supervision for up to 10 years following their release from custody.

L'Ecuyer is expected to return to court Nov. 6.

rockin'robin · 10-15-2009, 10:12 AM

It's obvious this man needs professional help, but will he get it? If he's turned loose again, he's gonna be a repeat offender, no doubt. If he's locked up, he's gonna be assaulted, and when he's released, he'll more than likely be more violent than he was going in.

Reba · 10-15-2009, 08:52 PM

He's been convicted six times for sexual assaults?!

DeafCaver · 10-15-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

He's been convicted six times for sexual assaults?!

Deaf or hearing, it doesn't matter ... if he's a repeat offender obviously he hasn't learned that "no" means NO!"... it doesn't matter his disability... he's dangerous and repeats dangerous pattern behavior... he should be locked up.

CJB · 10-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Why do they have to label him as "deaf-mute"? He's a sex offender but why is his deafness relevant? Way to make deaf people look bad.

10-15-2009, 01:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable Capt Tony Nelson, Jeannie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 10,240 Blog Entries: 3	Crown wants deaf-mute man declared dangerous offender after multiple sex convictions Crown wants deaf-mute man declared dangerous offender after multiple sex convictions Crown prosecutors say they may seek dangerous offender status for a deaf and mute man convicted for the sixth time of sexual assault after admitting he grabbed a woman's genitals before sending her sexually explicit notes. Marc Shane L'Ecuyer, 31, entered his guilty plea from the prisoner's box in sign language Tuesday, admitting that he grabbed the woman from behind and groped her crotch during the sexual assault in the laundry room of an apartment building shortly after 7 a.m. on Feb. 24. According to an agreed statement of facts, the sexual assault occurred after L'Ecuyer followed the woman into the room in nothing more than a pair of boxer shorts with his penis exposed. Assistant Crown attorney Mihael Cole said L'Ecuyer pointed at his penis, grunted and made “humping” motions with his pelvis, prompting the woman, who L'Ecuyer knew, to put her hands up, shake her head and loudly tell him “no.” L'Ecuyer put his arms in the air as if to imply that he understood and the woman, believing that was the end of it, returned to doing her laundry when she was attacked, Cole said. She yelled “no” and was able to turn around and push L'Ecuyer away before returning to her room. About half and hour later, L'Ecuyer tucked a pair of crude letters under the woman's door apologizing for what he did and outlining several sex acts he hoped to perform on her, Cole said. “Dear you I am so sorry my frult (sic) please don't call police,” read one of the notes, which was written in block capital letters with little punctuation and numerous spelling mistakes. “I really want a sex are you accpect (sic) it?” the note continued before he signed off with his name. Cole said L'Ecuyer later returned a second time, wanting to make sure the victim wouldn't get him in trouble. At the time of the assault, L'Ecuyer had been off his medications for six months for an unspecified psychiatric illness and was in violation of his probation from a 2005 conviction for sexual assault, uttering threats and being unlawfully in a dwelling where he was sentenced to two years less a day in jail. He also has prior convictions for assault and assaulting a peace officer. In a letter to his social worker, L'Ecuyer admitted to committing the sex assault, writing that he was “very frustrated because he has no money, he has no girlfriend, he has scabies and and he doesn't like where he lives,” Cole said. L'Ecuyer, who had curly black hair and wore a plaid lumber jacket over a white T-shirt, sat quietly in the prisoner's box, occasionally signing questions to an interpreter. His lawyer, Delinda Hayton, noted that the victim told police that the assault itself didn't last long before she turned around and pushed L'Ecuyer away. Cole said the Crown may seek a risk assessment that will allow them to seek dangerous or long-term offender status for L'Ecuyer. A dangerous offender can be locked up for an indeterminate amount of time, while a long term offender can be subject to strict supervision for up to 10 years following their release from custody. L'Ecuyer is expected to return to court Nov. 6. __________________

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10-15-2009, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,787	It's obvious this man needs professional help, but will he get it? If he's turned loose again, he's gonna be a repeat offender, no doubt. If he's locked up, he's gonna be assaulted, and when he's released, he'll more than likely be more violent than he was going in.

10-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20,803	He's been convicted six times for sexual assaults?!

10-15-2009, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJB deafblind writer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,426	Why do they have to label him as "deaf-mute"? He's a sex offender but why is his deafness relevant? Way to make deaf people look bad.