‘Zombie’ Rapes Friend While She Was Sleeping, Claims He Can’t Remember What Happened

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An Australian man was sentenced to over six years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of rape
He reportedly raped his then 25-year-old friend while she was asleep in March of last year
The man later told authorities he felt like a "zombie" and had a "hazy" memory of the incident

A 29-year-old man from the Australian state of Victoria was sentenced to over six years in prison this week after he raped a friend while she was asleep last year and told authorities he felt like a "zombie" that had a "hazy" memory of the event.

The unnamed Phillip Island man was sentenced by the Victorian County Court Tuesday to a total of six years and five months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of rape, 7NEWS.com.au reported. He must serve at least three years and 10 months of his sentence before he becomes eligible for parole, according to the outlet.

The man reportedly raped the unnamed victim, who was 25 at that time, at a Cowes house the latter was staying at in March 2020.

The man allegedly messaged the victim prior to the incident and asked for her whereabouts before he walked to the house looking for a charger. Another person who was also staying at the house, which was unlocked, reportedly asked what the 29-year-old was doing and walked him home.

"I’ll come back when he is asleep," the man messaged the victim on Snapchat.

He returned to the house and allegedly raped the woman while she was asleep. He then messaged the woman again the next day and asked, "What the f--k happened last night?"

"I am so sorry. I feel soooo bad today. I can barely remember last night and I have lost my f---ing keys. I want to die," he wrote in another message to the woman.

The man later told police he had a "hazy" memory of the incident from drinking beer and spirits, as well as consuming cocaine, according to the report.

"I was just [a] zombie," the man was quoted as saying.

As a result of the rape, the victim claimed she no longer trusts anyone, and she always feels unsafe and suffers from anxiety.

"The hurt and damage you cause to this woman... will likely stay with her for a long time," the judge told the 29-year-old man.

"It takes courage and integrity to lay bare the vulnerabilities she feels. I commend her for coming forward," the magistrate said.