Check Traffic

Check Traffic
Live Cameras, Conditions

°

Homepage / Houston News
Text Size

Suspect In Serial Rapes Charged In 2 Cases

POSTED: Friday, May 16, 2008
UPDATED: 5:16 pm CDT May 16, 2008

Houston police said they believe they have caught a serial rapist who terrorized apartment complexes on the southwest side for months, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.

Marcus Duffy-Thompson was charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit sexual assault.

Four women reported being raped in apartments near Dairy Ashford Boulevard from September through February.

The attacks happened at the following locations.
  • 9301 Dairy View Lane at 1:20 a.m. on Sept. 27
  • 9406 Dairy Ashford at 4 a.m. on Dec. 26
  • 9301 Dairy View Lane at 6:50 a.m. on Jan. 20
  • 9301 Dairy View Lane at 2:10 a.m. on Feb. 19

They all described a similar attacker.

The suspect is being held on a $200,000 bond.

Anyone with information about the cases is asked to call the HPD Sex Crimes Unit at 713-308-1180 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Sponsored Links

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

It was bound to happen. There are now applications for your cell phone that can help you avoid speeding tickets as well as traffic jams. Drive carefully. More

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

Most Popular