Oregon Intruder's Chilling Declaration Before Alleged Home Invasion and Rape Attempt
An Oregon intruder chillingly declared "Honey, I'm here" after allegedly breaking into a woman's Portland home and attempting to rape her as she desperately held her ten-month-old baby, according to police reports. Judson Curtis Defir, 43, is accused of a horrific home invasion last month that forced an unnamed mother onto a bed and sexually assaulted her in front of her young children, including a three-year-old and an infant.
Chaotic Morning and Church Incident Preceded Attack
Even before the brutal home invasion, Defir allegedly caused chaos in the neighborhood earlier that same morning. Authorities report he inappropriately touched a woman inside a church and grabbed two other women walking through the area. Defir, already wanted on two active warrants, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree attempted rape, first-degree kidnapping, and outstanding warrants.
He is now behind bars at the Multnomah County Detention Center, being held without bail pending further legal proceedings. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez told media outlets, "This is a shocking crime. People have a right to feel safe in their own homes. My office will do everything in its power to make sure justice is served in this case."
The Terrifying Home Invasion Unfolds
The nightmare began around 11:30am on March 15 when authorities raced to a home at Southeast 67th Avenue and Southeast Brooklyn Street in Portland's South Tabor neighborhood following reports of a disturbance. Officers encountered a woman sobbing uncontrollably who revealed that a man had broken into her home, forced her into a room, and attempted to rape her while she shielded her babies.
According to an arrest affidavit, the woman recalled a seemingly normal morning upstairs with her baby in her arms and her toddler by her side while her husband worked outside in the yard. While keeping her children busy in a bedroom, she heard a man enter the house, walk up the stairs, and ominously greet her with "Honey, I'm home."
Violent Struggle and Desperate Escape
The woman described the ragged, six-foot-tall stranger reeking of filth as if he hadn't showered in weeks. He rapidly advanced toward her bedroom while she clutched her infant and cornered her three-year-old for protection. Things turned violent when Defir allegedly grabbed her, dragged her into another room, and forced her onto the bed while she kicked and fought, breaking a nail in the struggle.
Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Melissa Marrero wrote in the affidavit, "He pressed down on her back and hips and began to pull her sweatpants down, exposing her bottom. The victim was face-down on the bed and held the baby in her arms."
Community Response and Arrest Details
The mother-of-two told authorities she managed to convince Defir to let her put her baby in a crib, then fled to her older child's room and barricaded the door with a bookcase. As Defir allegedly fought to break into the room, the woman fled to her balcony and screamed for help, finally alerting her husband outside and passersby at a nearby church.
Defir tried to escape, but approximately fifteen members of the community followed and helped police identify him shortly afterward. During his arrest, Defir allegedly leered at Sgt. Rehanna Kerridge and boldly asked, "Hey Kerridge, wanna f***? You're hot," according to police reports.
Defendant's Statements and Criminal History
While speaking to authorities, Defir admitted to smoking methamphetamine that morning before heading to church for pancakes. Though he denied assaulting anyone, court documents revealed that Defir told authorities he ended up in a home with a woman and her two children after church, where the woman "screamed."
He insisted he was just trying to get by, claiming he "accidentally bumped" into the woman and had even thought about "jumping from the second floor" to escape. Defir said he left that house and people were following him, adding that he was trying to get away from them when police arrested him.
Court documents reveal Defir has been arrested more than twelve times over twenty-five years, including for serious offenses like first-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree assault, DUII, and first-degree criminal mistreatment. In September 2024, he was arrested after reportedly screaming at two young girls in a park and lying naked in a driveway while drunk.
Official Responses and Ongoing Investigation
That arrest led to a year of probation, but Defir skipped a mandatory substance abuse class by the August deadline, resulting in a warrant for his arrest. Multnomah County Judge Adrian Brown ordered Defir held without bail ahead of a detention hearing.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day wrote in a press release, "Our thoughts are with the women who experienced these frightening incidents. We are grateful for their courage in coming forward. I also want to recognize the swift and coordinated response of our patrol officers and detectives, whose quick actions helped apprehend the suspect and bring a sense of safety back into our neighborhood."
Police said the investigation into Defir is ongoing and urged anyone with information about the alleged incidents to contact authorities. He may face additional charges as the case develops through the legal system.
