By Geez Liberia Staff
A Liberian woman identified as Odell Munah Ocran has come forward with deeply distressing allegations of sexual and physical abuse she claims to have suffered as a child and young woman. Her story, shared publicly on social media, has sparked emotional reactions and widespread discussions within the Liberian community at home and abroad.
In her lengthy statement, Odell alleged that she was repeatedly abused by a man she once believed to be her father, identified on Facebook as Sydney Ocran (PhD). According to her account, the alleged abuse occurred during her early years and later resurfaced shortly after she arrived in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the United States.
Odell recounted that the alleged abuser confronted her one night in what she described as a “disturbing and traumatic encounter.” She claimed that the man made inappropriate remarks and advances toward her, expressing a desire for an intimate relationship. Shocked and terrified, she said she fought back, escaped the home, and fled into the streets, eventually becoming homeless.
While still struggling to find safety, Odell said she reached out to a woman she believed was her mother for help. However, she claimed the woman pleaded with her not to report the matter to authorities and instead return home, a request Odell said she refused.
In the days that followed, she alleged that the man at the center of the accusations denied her claims and spread damaging rumors within the local Liberian community, labeling her “crazy” and “violent.” She also accused him of fabricating stories that portrayed her as a drug addict and a troublemaker.
Odell further alleged that she suffered severe beatings as a child and physical abuse at the hands of family members, leaving her with visible scars that, according to her, serve as constant reminders of the trauma she endured.
As of now, no criminal charges have been confirmed in connection with these allegations, and none of the individuals named have publicly responded to her claims. Geez Liberia could not independently verify the details of the events described as all efforts to reach Sydney Ocran proved futile.
Mental health advocates have emphasized the importance of approaching such sensitive stories with empathy while encouraging survivors of abuse to seek professional and legal support. Advocates also caution the public to avoid online harassment or judgment toward any party until verified information becomes available.
Odell’s public outcry highlights the broader issue of sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and silence within immigrant and diaspora communities, where victims often face stigma, disbelief, and social backlash for speaking out.
As the story unfolds, calls are growing for a transparent investigation and for Odell to receive the necessary emotional and legal assistance.
Geez Liberia will continue to follow this story and update readers as more verified information becomes available.
In her own words, she wrote:
“This is the evil genius, (MONSTER), he goes by the name on Facebook, Sydney Ocran Phd, who reminded me, of how he molested/ Abused me continuously as a Child; few days after I landed into the United State, Worcester Massachusetts! this man looked at me in my face, in the middle of the night, I with his dick standing over me, and reminded me, on quote, this is my familiar place my little girl, keep my secret,,, and I want you as my girlfriend, I love you so much, and I haven’t seen any woman on this earth, that I love besides you. I want you to carry a baby for me, that’s why you are here! on quote, my wife womb is destroyed she can’t born, she has a fake womb ! I shouted in that house, that very night with a shock,,,, because I thought he was my dad,, I fought my way out! angrily!!! I took my backpack, withIn that process, I
was being physically assaulted, fighting my way out, that very night! Oh I had to fight, to find my way out, of that house! I grabbed my backpack, and i ran away from that house! 63 ward St, Apt 2! Worcester Massachusett! While in the streets, homeless I called the woman I thought was my mother and explained to her,,,and that I was going to report the case to Worcester Police Department,,, that wicked woman cried, oh she cried, she cried, and beg me to let it go, and that I should go back home and accept everything the man we thought was our father told us, another shock hit me again, I cut the call! I became homeless, finding my way, struggling! I haven’t returned to that place since, and will never! While being homeless and in the street of Worcester Massachusett, This Evil genius, when confronted of why I was homeless few weeks, into the United States,, he crafted these stories for the Liberians who were querying him! On quote,,, this evil genius told Liberians in Worcester Massachusetts that I was crazy, I fought and killed so many people during the Liberian civil crisis, this man went further to lied to Liberians within Worcester Massachusetts that I Munah wanted his wife,and that I’m also a drug addict!!!!! The wicked shall perished! The stories you been hearing about me, in the United States was crafted by this evil genius!!! #InnoncentMunah# #alloddsareagainsther# Grace Ocran, you nearly kill
Me as a child, I didn’t know why, you had so much resentment against me as a child; you remembered when you threw the knife at me and Yahweh saved me? Now I know why you wanted to kill me, as a child on Buduburam camp! Innocent! I was beaten severely multiple times,,,worst than a rouge! I was beaten not with a rotten but a plank! The physical scars are as present!
Those evil people corroborated to plot against my success!!!!”
As of the time this article was published, all efforts to reach Mr. Sydney Ocran proved futile!
