Arrest is made in Ladyville rape/arson case

Less than a month ago a man reportedly forced his way into the home of a Ladyville woman, brutally beat her, tied her up, raped her and then set her house on fire. Fortunately for the victim she managed to escape from the flames. Over the weekend the police captured the man they believe is responsible.

A.I.P. Simeon Alvarez, Head of C.I.B.

“As a result of the investigation being carried out, this fellow Ludrick Lopez, he is an employee of Ladyville. He was brought in as a suspect towards the case. On Saturday we conducted an identification parade on Ludrick Lopez. The only witness, the victim Laura she made a positive identification of the suspect.”

Alvarez says that Lopez confessed that he did invite the victim to go out on a date with him on several occasions but she refused each time. This afternoon Lopez appeared in Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with rape, arson, attempted murder and grievous harm. He has not been granted bail. Lopez is scheduled to reappear in court on December thirtieth.