Theresa Spickler-Bowe
Theresa Spickler-Bowe | |
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| Born | Theresa Spickler-Bowe |
| Convictions |
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Criminal penalty |
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| Accomplice | Eunice Eickhoff |
| Details | |
| Victims | One (Ron Varga)[1] |
| Date | 1997 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington (state) |
Theresa Spickler-Bowe is a woman who was convicted of first-degree rape and second-degree assault of a 42-year-old man in Spokane County District Court in August 1997. She was sentenced to a total of 20 years and five months in prison.[2][3]
Prosecutors said Spickler-Bowe, aged 36 at the time of trial, tortured[4] her victim and raped him with a broomstick.[5] Spickler-Bowe, together with accomplice Eunice Eickhoff who was the victim's girlfriend at the time, gave their victim frostbite by forcing him to shovel snow while barefoot, wearing a diaper and a dogchain.[5] They broke his nose, cheek, and ribs and burned him with heated metal implements.[5] On January 17, 1997, they raped him and threw him out of their apartment.[6]
In her defense, Spickler-Bowe denied all the charges. She testified that her victim was a lying, abusive alcoholic who became "ugly" when he drank,[7] that he had badly beaten her up,[7] and that her accomplice Eickhoff was the one who had raped and burned him.[7]
Eickhoff pleaded guilty and testified against Spickler-Bowe, naming Spickler-Bowe as the instigator.[8] A jury of seven women and five men found Spickler-Bowe guilty.[8]
Spickler-Bowe's sentence of more than 20 years far exceeded the usual maximum for her crimes, which was then 12 years.[9]
References
- ↑ "When Women Sexually Abuse Men" (PDF). Api.pageplace.de. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Lynn, Adam (January 23, 1997). "Man Tortured For Weeks By Two Women Girlfriend, Sister Inflicted 'Substantial Bodily Harm'". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Woman Sentenced For Rape". The Seattle Times. Seattle: The Seattle Times. August 9, 1997. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Jonathan (June 28, 1997). "Jury Finds Woman Guilty Of Rape, Assault Spickler-Bowe Becomes First Woman Convicted Of Raping A Man In Spokane". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Martin, Jonathan (October 17, 1997). "Woman Gets 20 Years For Rape 'Senseless Cruelty' Of Crimes Prompts Judge To Nearly Double Normal Maximum Sentence". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Jonathan (June 24, 1997). "Man Testifies His Life Turned Into 'A Living Hell' Former Best Friend On Trial For Assaulting, Raping Him". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Martin, Jonathan (June 26, 1997). "Alleged Abuser Of Man Says She's Victim Defendant Claims Roommate's Companion Became Belligerent, Abusive When He Drank". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- 1 2 "Woman Is Convicted Of Rape". The Seattle Times. Seattle: The Seattle Times. June 29, 1997. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Jonathan (August 9, 1997). "Crimes Had 'Evil Motivation,' Judge Says Woman Gets 20-Year Sentence For Torture Of Onetime Friend". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington: The Spokesman. Retrieved January 12, 2026.