Kat Benzova - Guns N' Roses Photographer Attacked On Tour In Recife

[FunkyMonkey]

katbenzova

3 hours ago ? Recife, Brasil

Got attacked by this sign not by sharks but by robbers. Proof that people are way more dangerous then any animal. Thanks for trauma, new neck brace and painful stay in my room looking at this beautiful paradise for the rest of the trip:( but still looking forward the show tmw:)

[FunkyMonkey]

They have some of this wrong, a rough translation...


Wife of guitarist of Guns N' Roses is attacked in the city of Recife

Victim returned from lunch when suspects led pouch in front of the hotel. American Band does show in Recife on Tuesday.

The wife of Richard Fortus, one of the guitarists of the band Guns N 'Roses , was robbed on the afternoon of Monday (14), opposite the Hotel Transamerica, where the group is staying at the edge of Boa Viagem, South Zone of Recife .

According to a spokesperson for the Chevrolet Hall, responsible for the band's concert in Recife, the woman came to lunch, accompanied by another member of the team, when two men approached and took her purse. "It's a beautiful city and we're excited to be here.'s A shame what happened, but it's a big city, it happens. Hopefully back for sure," said Fortus. According Chevrolet Hall, fans that are doing duty in front the hotel since last Sunday (13) still ran after criminals, but could not reach them.

In Precinct Boa Viagem, there is no record of a complaint about the assault. The head of the Civil Police, Osvaldo Morales, appointed the delegate Luiz Alberto Farias, owner of the Tourist Police Station, to initiate investigations. The Department of Social Protection (SDS) with a strengthened policing team Patrol District and the ciclopatrulha nearby.

The manager of the Hotel Transamerica, Marcelo Augusto de Oliveira, said it has nothing to comment on the case because the property was not wanted by the production of the band.

Below is the full statement released by Chevrolet Hall:

"The Chevrolet Hall reports that security had been reinforced in the area next to the Transamerica Hotel in Boa Viagem, since yesterday afternoon, when musicians from Guns N'Roses landed in Recife. Moreover, a survey was made by the team Chevrolet Hall and staff of Guns on Saturday, in places where the musicians will (airport, hotel, Chevrolet Hall, etc..).'s board venue regrets the incident and has contacted Oswaldo Moraes, director of security public of Pernambuco, who promised strengthening policimento in the area. "

http://g1.globo.com/pernambuco/musica/noticia/2014/04/esposa-de-guitarrista-do-guns-n-roses-e-assaltada-no-recife.html

[FunkyMonkey]

According to guitarist DJ Ashba, two men went running and took the victim's smartphone. "She is shocked, as anyone would be, but it will not hinder our show. Came here to live good moments and the city is beautiful," said the musician in an interview for the TV Club courtesy. Katarina Benzova is also the official photographer of the tour Guns.

To attempt to recover the device, some fans who are doing duty in front of the Hotel Transamerica, where the band is staying, ran after the thieves, but failed to reach the two men. Axl Rose, the lead singer was not present at the time of the assault and was not seen outside the hotel in the morning and not in the early afternoon of Monday. According to fans, the couple was returning from lunch, when he was surprised by burglars .

http://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/app/noticia/viver/2014/04/14/internas_viver,499192/esposa-de-guitarrista-de-guns-n-roses-e-assaltada-em-boa-viagem.shtml

[Siamese Democracy]

Disgusting act of a coward thieves upon an unsuspecting female.  I hope Kat emotionally is okay. 

[overmatik]

Weren't they being escorted by security personnel? Please, the band has played so many times in Brazil and they should know better. Recife is a very violent city and Brazilian thieves smell "gringos" by a mile. At least they are all fine and the loss was just the property.

By the way, forget about contacting any authorities, they are all corrupt and don't give a damn. 

[FunkyMonkey]

katbenzova

Thank you my tour family for beautiful flowers and support:) #gunsnroses #gnrsa #tourfamily #tourlife

[slashsbaconpit]

That's an asshole thing to do. I hope she's alright!

[FunkyMonkey]

Guns N' Roses ‏@gunsnroses

Everyone is fine, just a huge misunderstanding, everyone involved is loving Recife and can't wait for the show tomorrow. #gnrsa #GNRrecife

https://twitter.com/gunsnroses/status/455842955786321920


Huge misunderstanding.

[rebelhipi]

I didnt know Kat and Richard are married...

Its a shame these things happen.

[jarmo]

It's a sad thing that happened. Fortunately there were no serious injuries.

Some of the press reports were a bit misleading or things got lost in translation.





/jarmo

[Duda Klaus]

I am from Recife and I am feeling really ashamed at what happened to Kat here.

[slashsbaconpit]

I robbed Jarmo.









Of his sanity!

[Annie]

I'm sorry that happened to you Kat. feel better soon!

[D-GenerationX]

I am from Recife and I am feeling really ashamed at what happened to Kat here.

Eh, there are jerks everywhere.

I'm from Philadelphia and I go hoarse having to explain that the boorish morons that populate our sports stadiums don't represent us as a whole.

[JAEBALL]

I am from Recife and I am feeling really ashamed at what happened to Kat here.

Eh, there are jerks everywhere.

I'm from Philadelphia and I go hoarse having to explain that the boorish morons that populate our sports stadiums don't represent us as a whole.

considering im a Giant, Yankee and Knick fan.. i strongly disagree 

you guys are the worst!

sorry to hear some jerk put a major damper in this young lady's trip

[D-GenerationX]

I am from Recife and I am feeling really ashamed at what happened to Kat here.

Eh, there are jerks everywhere.

I'm from Philadelphia and I go hoarse having to explain that the boorish morons that populate our sports stadiums don't represent us as a whole.

considering im a Giant, Yankee and Knick fan.. i strongly disagree 

you guys are the worst!

sorry to hear some jerk put a major damper in this young lady's trip

Oh no, the people in those stadiums are a disgrace to humanity, forget the city.  I just meant we locals aren't all like that crowd. 

They should not even let people IN the stadium for being so drunk.  Game is at 4, tailgate lots start at 8AM.  People are tuned up.

[willow]

there are so many wonderful people in this world. but we have too remember there are lots of assholes too. Very glad she has the support of the band and that she is alright.