A South Australian man allegedly abducted and raped a backpacker after answering her Gumtree advertisement in search of farm work, a court has heard. But Gene Charles Bristow, 54, insists the young woman's account is "an invention that simply did not take place". Opening Bristow's trial on Tuesday, prosecutor Michael Foundas said the 24-year- old Belgian woman had made an online post in search of temporary farm work in February, 2017. Foundas said the ad was answered by Bristow, who offered her work and accommodation at a company that does not exist. Bristow is facing charges of kidnapping, rape and attempted rape over an alleged plan described by the prosecution as premeditated and well thought out.

Source: Stuff February 05, 2019 13:41 UTC