Red Riding Hood

Red Riding in “Da Hood”

A Good Deed Paid in Bad Blood

Wednesday, 4^th March, 2013 

THE Heart Disease bike ride has made news all around the world for over a month now, with people from many different countries hopping on their bikes and travelling through neighbourhoods collecting money for those who have the terrible sickness. These riders can be identified by the red clothes that they wear, commonly cloaks and jackets.

One of these charity riders, however, got more than they bargained for on Monday when they were attacked. Luckily for them, a passer-by saw what had happened and came to the rescue.

Christine Spencer, 19, was participating in the ride in honour of her sick grandmother, who has been suffering from heart disease for almost a year. Spencer found herself in an unknown part of town and came face to face with what has been nicknamed as “Da Hood” to the local townsfolk.

Although it is well known that criminal acts and public disturbances are a regular theme in “Da Hood,” Spencer, who is new to the town, did not realise the danger she was in. Recognising that she was lost, she did not hesitate when a man who introduced himself as Blaine Wolfe assisted in giving her directions.

Many would recognise the name “Blaine Wolfe” as the man convicted of the rape and murder of two women ten years ago. Wolfe was granted bail after showing good behaviour and has been back among the public for only three weeks.

Spencer recalls the moment, “He seemed really nice, and I was comfortable taking directions from him.” However, the directions given led Spencer into a blind alley, where he attacked her, holding her down and beating her.

Luckily for the victim, a nearby builder who was working on a burned down home, saw Spencer being followed by Wolfe and pulled the attacker off her. Wood Carter comments, “I saw him walk into the alley after her, and I knew something wasn’t right. He looked familiar, like I’d seen him somewhere before. Then after a few moments I remembered reading about him in the papers, and I knew I had to do something.”

Carter pulled the attacker off of Spencer and they allegedly brawled until Wolfe fell unconscious to the floor. Carter called both the police and an ambulance before attempting to revive Spencer.

Blaine Wolfe has been arrested and is facing another fifteen years in prison. After emerging from the courtroom, he refused to make any comment other than several cuss words towards reporters.

Christine Spencer has suffered severe bruising to her head and body but is expected to make a full recovery. Her grandmother flew into town last night to keep her company by her bedside. Mrs Spencer said, “I am honoured that my granddaughter has gone through so much to help people like myself. I am very sorry that she had to go through something so terrible, of course, but she is a proud girl and will hold her head high for having risked so much for such a cause.”

Spencer and her grandmother also thanked Wood Carter for his assistance. Carter will be given a medal of honour during a ceremony this Friday to acknowledge his bravery and chivalry.