Post by Scumhunter on Jul 18, 2019 1:37:55 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: fbi.gov website)
From the fbi.gov website (slightly reformatted for easier reading):
Age: Approximately 40 to 55 years old (at the time of the attacks)
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: Approximately 5'2" to 5'6"
Weight: Approximately 130 to 170 pounds
Sex: Male
Race: White (Hispanic)
Scars and Marks: The unknown suspect has been described as having a tattoo of one or two teardrops under his left or right eye. The teardrop tattoo(s) may have been removed.
Reward:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identity, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for this series of sexual assaults.
Remarks:
The unknown suspect may have a mustache and a light complexion. He has worn a dark, hooded sweatshirt and a green bandana, black baseball cap or dark-colored beanie to cover his head. The unknown suspect has carried a handgun or a knife.
Details:
The Los Angeles Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual responsible for a series of sexual assaults in the Los Angeles, California, area.
Between 1996 and 2012, there have been 32 similar reports of sexual assault in Los Angeles, California. These incidents have occurred in the 77th, Southwest, Newton, Wilshire, Rampart, and Southeast areas of the city. It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for all of these incidents, as well as three additional incidents being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The suspect typically approaches women who are alone and on their way to school or work, or are waiting at a bus stop, between the hours of 5:15 AM and 8:00 AM. The suspect converses with the victim, then threatens to kill the victim with a handgun or a knife. The suspect then forces the victim from the sidewalk to a secondary location, where he sexually assaults her.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/unknown-subject
FBI.gov video and video transcript on case: www.fbi.gov/video-repository/newss-wanted-by-the-fbi-the-teardrop-rapist/view
Wikipedia page on this case: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Teardrop_rapist
Thoughts? I am placing this case in the "Unsolved on TV" section since Wikipedia lists ABC and CNN providing national news coverage. Also the thread title is because this case has been referenced online and in the media as the "Teardrop Rapist" case.
In my opinion, this is a solvable case. The teardrop tattoo has multiple supposed meanings, perhaps the most common one meaning you've killed someone in prison or have been in prison. So there area areas to start with and look into.
Admin Note #1: According to the FBI.gov website, if you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. You can also submit an anonymous tip online to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov
Admin Note #2: If you have any news-related updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form
