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Posted: February 1, 2007

Grandmother, 75, Fights Off Attacker

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John Meeks
John Meeks
Coats, N.C. — A Harnett County man is charged with brutally beating and trying to rape a 75-year grandmother.

John Martin Meeks, 30, of Coats, was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted rape, burglary and assault.

Family members said the victim woke up Tuesday night and found Meeks standing in her room. They said she fought off her attacker, bit his lip and called police.

The victim's injuries were not life-threatening authorities said.

Meeks is out of jail on a $50,000 bond.

RELATED TOPICS: Harnett County

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did you know?? this guy works in construction... he could be in a neighborhood near you.... this is absoultely crazy.... who would marry this guy??? someone he met at AA????
susanthompson1000
February 6, 2007 4:28 p.m.
where to begin... this man is sick... I know someone who knows him... I am so sorry about your aunt... maybe you all need to know that he is a ex drug absuser... who also has already done time in prison for trying to kill a cop...

why is this man free on bond????????????????? This is so bad... a medical condition???? YEAH right a DRUG condition maybe ... i hope he gets what is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO coming to him....
susanthompson1000
February 6, 2007 4:21 p.m.
We are sorry about your aunt and our prayers are with her. I am glad to see that as well as herself she has a family that is so supportive thru this fight and ensure action will be taken against this man in hopes that he won't be allowed to hurt anyone again. John Meeks has been in jail before and also has had previous charges dropped against him. His public record can be viewed which shows a violent history. Seems John Meeks has a Daddy that can manage to get him out of trouble. The Daily Record of Harnett County also has a place for comments, look under Town Square.

WRAL WE NEED YOU TO KEEP THIS STORY GOING...SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY NOT BEING TOLD AND THIS MAN IS OUT AND BACK AT HOME WHERE HE CAN HURT AGAIN.
myhappyday
February 4, 2007 12:24 a.m.
Thank You for supporting my aunt. My aunt fought for her life. Can you imagine being in your home and look up and there is an intruder in your house. This coward knew what he was doing, he went there to hurt my aunt and got a surprise himself. I remember getting the call and thinking not my aunt. I remember rushing to the emergency room and going to see her. I still cannot get that image out of my mind. The paper reads the alleged attacker was not mentally ill but physically sick. What a bunch of BULL. As I sat in the waiting room I saw this person walk out and I thought you are walking out and my aunt is still here badly beaten. What justice is that. Medical conditions are not he was not to sick to beat a 75 year old LADY. He picked the wrong person, his mug shot proves it.
tetacnme713
February 3, 2007 1:47 a.m.
Sorry about what happenend to your aunt.This man is sick!!!!I also think that the bond was set to low.That's one less vote for that judge next election.
carroll74
February 2, 2007 5:06 p.m.
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