Worst roommates ever: Philadelphia man held hostage in his own home, tattooed against his will
- 9 years ago
A Philadelphia man's body is now riddled with racial slurs and obscene pictures after he was allegedly assaulted, trapped and forcibly tattooed by roommates.
The unidentified 52-year-old was reportedly held hostage in a basement apartment in the 3100 block of Brighton Street, in Philly's Mayfair neighborhood for three days by his roommates.
The group reportedly tattooed his body against his will with a dozen obscene words and images of genitals. When the victim attempted to flee, the suspects allegedly beat him up. The man suffered extensive bruising to his face, legs, ribs and torso and had swollen hands.
The man finally managed to flee and called police after the suspects fell asleep on Tuesday morning.
Authorities found all four suspects still sleeping when they arrived at the basement unit.
Marijuana, xanax and oxycodone pills, the victim's stolen debit card and a tattoo kit were found on the premise.
The four suspects have been charged with 10 crimes including aggravated assault, simple assault, kidnapping and robbery.
The unidentified 52-year-old was reportedly held hostage in a basement apartment in the 3100 block of Brighton Street, in Philly's Mayfair neighborhood for three days by his roommates.
The group reportedly tattooed his body against his will with a dozen obscene words and images of genitals. When the victim attempted to flee, the suspects allegedly beat him up. The man suffered extensive bruising to his face, legs, ribs and torso and had swollen hands.
The man finally managed to flee and called police after the suspects fell asleep on Tuesday morning.
Authorities found all four suspects still sleeping when they arrived at the basement unit.
Marijuana, xanax and oxycodone pills, the victim's stolen debit card and a tattoo kit were found on the premise.
The four suspects have been charged with 10 crimes including aggravated assault, simple assault, kidnapping and robbery.