A Survivor’s Story of Rape and Betrayal
A Night of Innocence Turned into a Night of Horror
What began with a random DM on Instagram from a young, up-and-coming businessman in 2013, ended in rape inside the watchtower of Versace mansion on Miami Beach, the recipient of the message is now telling investigators.
A Chilling Account of the Night
The woman who’s come forward accusing Oren of rape watched silently from afar for years as their careers took off while, she told NBC6 Investigates, she dealt with the nightmares and other scars of that October night in 2013.
After agreeing to a dinner date, she said she found him charming. But after they moved on to a private gathering – no cellphones allowed – inside the Versace mansion, she said she sensed the men there were expecting sex.
"They started getting touchy-feely with the other women," she recalled, and brother Alon stripped to skinny-dip in the mansion’s pool. "I thought that it’s kind of a little bit crazy, but maybe I thought he had too much to drink because he was the only one, so I didn’t think too much of it."
But she said, then Oren invited her to climb the stairs to the mansion’s watchtower and, once there, he attacked her.
"He was more aggressive like, the look in his eyes was like something possessed him. I really didn’t recognize him. But also, I was fighting for myself because he’s very strong and he pushed me down. I couldn’t get up and I was yelling," she recounted in an interview with NBC6.
The Aftermath
And she said, when he was done raping her, "he had a smirk on his face, from what I can remember. He got up, dressed himself and left like nothing happened," leaving her on the ground "like a piece of garbage."
Shocked and disheveled, she said she gathered herself and quickly left, hailing a ride home.
Why She Didn’t Report the Crime
Asked why she didn’t immediately call police, she said, "I felt very ashamed of myself. I felt, like, embarrassed. I felt like maybe I didn’t see the red flags and also, I felt like who’s going to believe me. I was scared."
The Battle to Cope
She said tried to suppress what happened, but nightmares and difficulties trusting men have made her life more difficult.
Finding the Courage to Speak Out
She also knew from media Oren Alexander had become a superstar realtor in New York. "But to be honest I didn’t want to look at him. I can’t, I can’t look at him because to this day I see the eyes and the face and you know, I had nightmares."
A New Beginning
She did confide in a therapist she started seeing about three or four years ago, she said, and shared what she said happened with family after publicity surfaced this year about lawsuits alleging rape were filed against the brothers.
"I 100% believed the victims and I said, wow, all this time I thought that maybe it was only me," she said.
Conclusion
The woman’s story is one of many that have been shared about the Alexander brothers, who have been accused of sexual assault. She has chosen to come forward to share her experience and to support other victims of sexual assault.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did she wait so long to report the crime?
A: She felt ashamed, embarrassed, and scared, and tried to suppress what happened. She only recently felt confident enough to share her story and report the crime.
Q: Why is she sharing her story now?
A: She wants to support other victims of sexual assault and to ensure that justice is served.
Q: How is she coping with the trauma?
A: She is still dealing with nightmares and difficulties trusting men, but she is seeking therapy and support to help her heal.
Q: What does she hope to achieve by sharing her story?
A: She hopes to raise awareness about sexual assault and to support other victims who may be too afraid to speak out.
