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Another victim tied to serial rapist

The Marion County Sheriff's Office says another attack has been tied to the suspected serial rapist, now potentially linked to 5 sexual assaults over the past few months in Marion and Alachua Counties.  Detectives leading the investigation held a news conference this morning with more information on the latest attack and prior cases.  WUFT-FM's Bothaina Saleh says the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Ocala Police Department, Gainesville Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement are teaming up for the investigation.

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Photo: A composite sketch released by the Ocala Police Department showing the suspects image and a tattoo on his left forearm

 

Stephanie is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org
Bothaina is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.