Opinion

Justice for park rapist

The Issue: The capture of David Albert Mitchell, who allegedly raped an elderly woman in Central Park.

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The man who raped a defenseless, 73-year-old woman is sick (“‘He Bragged of Murders’,” Sept. 15).

He deserves what’s coming to him when he goes to prison. This guy is a monster and needs to be taught a lesson — not to mess with elderly women who cannot defend themselves.

David Bowman

Brooklyn

Erin Calabrese is to be congratulated for the speed with which she obtained her exclusive interview (“Victim Bares Agony and Rage,” Sept. 13).

As a fellow birdwatcher, I also would like to commend the victim for her bravery, outspokenness and willingness to return to the park. I hope that the attacker is put away for life. He deserves nothing less.Judy Natkins

Jackson Heights

Shame on our legal system for allowing this animal to even be out of a 6×9 jail cell. Now we can only hope he gets put away for the rest of his sinister life.D. Jensen

Mahopac