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Gentle Rapist | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Arthur MacLean 1946 (age 77–78) Massachusetts |
| Other names | The Cape, Bicycle Rapist, Coconut Grove Rapist, Superthief |
| Known for | Rape |
| Criminal status | Arrested |
| Criminal charge | Sexual battery |
Wanted by | Florida police |
| Wanted since | 1971 |
Time at large | 1971–1980 |
| Details | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Florida |
| Location(s) | Miami, Coconut Grove, Boca Raton |
| Target(s) | Women |
| Weapons | Handgun (fake) |
Date apprehended | 2012 |
| Imprisoned at | Palm Beach County Jail |
The Gentle Rapist was a rapist active in Miami from 1969 to 1978.
Known for the gentle way he spoke to his victims, as well as leopard-skin cape, tights, Earth shoes and flower embroidered rape kit.
In 1981, police discovered behavioral and fingerprint evidence that identified him as a convict. Unfortunately the statute of limitations had run out and he was unable to be officially convicted.[1]
In 2012, DNA evidence from two of the rapes tied him to them and he was arrested.[2]
References
edit- ^ Buchanan, Edna (1989). The corpse had a familiar face : covering Miami, America's hottest beat. New York: Charter Books. pp. 180–185. ISBN 1557732841.
- ^ Ng, Christina (Oct 22, 2012). "Florida's 'Superthief' Charged With Sexual Attacks from 1970s". ABC News. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
External links
edit- 'Superthief' who bragged about $1million heist in 1970s arrested after being linked to a string of violent rapes Mail online
- Zito, Tom (May 14, 1980). "Superthief's mistake was relying on others". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 12. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- MacLean, Jack (1983). Tom Zito (ed.). Secrets of a Superthief. illustrated by Bruce Petush. New York: Berkley Books. ISBN 0425056457.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Sexual Offender / Predator Flyer
- Buchanan, Edna (Mar 7, 1981). "Bored glance at Cosmo ends 10 year manhunt". Lakeland Ledger. p. 7B. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- Grogan, David (March 25, 1992). "Heart of Darkness". People. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
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