Jackson County prosecutors have accused a 52-year-old black man of severely beating and raping a friend who allowed him to stay in her home because she felt sorry for him

The victim was covered in blood after the attack and suffered a cut to her forehead that required 15 stitches to close, according to court records. Prosecutors have charged Gregory E. Jacoway of Kansas City with forcible rape. He remains in jail with a bond set at $250,000. The victim told police that Jacoway showed up at her door and said he was tired, hungry and had no place to stay. She let him inside and told him he could take a shower since he was very dirty, according to court records. After Jacoway showered, he refused to put clothes on and said, “I need to have you,” according to the records. The victim said that she got scared, grabbed two knives and told him to leave. He took the knives away, punched, kicked and choked her then repeatedly raped her.