Arrest made in rape of 100-year-old woman
WICHITA — Police in Wichita, Kansas have arrested a suspect in the rape of a 100-year-old woman during a break in at her home.
WICHITA — Police in Wichita, Kansas have arrested a suspect in the rape of a 100-year-old woman during a break in at her home.
The 35-year-old man was being held yesterday (Oct 10) in the Sedgwick County jail on suspicion of rape and aggravated burglary. He is expected to be charged next week.
Police have not released the Wichita man’s name, but say he’s a known gang member with an extensive burglary record.
Police Captain Troy Livingston says he was in custody for burglary when the sex crimes unit was alerted that he was a known burglar in the area. Livingston says forensic evidence linked him to the rape.
The woman, who lives alone, told police she was awakened the night of Sept 29 by intruders.
Livingston described the victim as a strong and brave woman. AP
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