Court reveals: Serial rapist targets British holidaymakers in Costa Rica resort

“Horror at Costa Rican Paradise Resort: Four British holidaymakers attacked by suspected serial rapist”

Horror at the Paradise Resort in Costa Rica
Four British holidaymakers were victims of a horrific attack by a suspected serial rapist at a paradisiacal resort in Costa Rica. Cristopher Andres Picado Ramirez, 28, is accused of attacking the British tourists, a woman from Argentina and two minors from Costa Rica.

Alleged attacks at a resort in Costa Rica
Picado Ramirez allegedly targeted his victims at various locations in the Costa Rican paradise resort. Some of the attacks reportedly took place in the bathroom of a bar in Santa Teresa, others at parties on nearby farms near the resort’s famous beach.

Allegations and victims
Picado Ramirez, who poses as a surfing instructor on the Internet, is said to have attacked a total of seven women between the ages of 18 and 24 between 2019 and 2022. In another case involving an attack on a foreigner, DNA results are still pending, according to local sources.

Outrage and protests
Following his arrest, feminist and human rights groups protested outside the local courthouse where Picado Ramirez was on trial. The judges’ decision to release him on bail drew strong criticism, particularly because none of the British victims who were among the first to report the attacks turned up for the court hearing in late April.

Unusual developments in the process
The trial, which was originally scheduled to end last week, suffered a setback when Picado Ramirez, who is said to have Asperger’s, introduced one of his alleged victims as a witness in his defense. This move surprised many, as the woman who was allegedly his girlfriend when he was 24 while she was only 13 is being used as a character witness.

Upcoming conclusion
The trial is expected to reach a verdict this week. Crew members of the new Netflix survival series “Bear Hunt,” starring Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls, likely visited Puntarenas, a vibrant cultural center near the resort.

Concerns and criticism
Local media reported that Santa Teresa’s feminist movement documented at least 25 cases of sexual assault on tourists between 2022 and 2023. However, they accused city officials of insufficient efforts to combat the problem, attributing this to the city’s low police presence and lack of night patrols.

Challenges for tourists
The city’s treatment of women attending parties and events has come under fire. There are allegations that sex offenders befriend tourists and plan attacks shortly before they leave, discouraging them from staying and aiding law enforcement.

By focusing on the unfortunate events in the paradisiacal Costa Rican resort, we aim to shed light on the systemic issues surrounding safety and security in popular tourist destinations. The alarming incidents remind us of the importance of protecting travelers and taking action to prevent such atrocities from happening again.