CBS 8 San Diego published March 16, 2023: Kidnapped woman escapes captivity in South Bay home; police find dead woman inside
A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon for allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint, sexually assaulting her, and then holding her captive in the same Palm City home where the body of a dead woman was found.
San Diego Police Department dispatchers received reports from a 43-year-old woman on March 15 around 12:05 p.m. who told authorities she had been kidnapped by a man with a gun at Palm Avenue and Saturn Boulevard.
Listen to the neighbors explain how scary it was to find out a psycho predator was living next door to them. The neighbors said they have kids, they're single mothers and it could have been anybody in there. (emphasis mine)
CBS8 News, San Diego local
written by Malik Earnest
Thursday March 16, 2023
SAN DIEGO — A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon for allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint, sexually assaulting her, and then holding her captive in the same Palm City home where the body of a dead woman was found.
San Diego Police Department dispatchers received reports from a 43-year-old woman on March 15 around 12:05 p.m. who told authorities she had been kidnapped by a man with a gun at Palm Avenue and Saturn Boulevard.
Officers with the San Diego Police Department Southern Division responded to the scene and found the woman, who further stated "...for approximately the last 24 hours, she had been held captive by a male suspect at a nearby residence," a press release from Lieutenant Jud Campbell of San Diego police stated.
The woman, whose identification wasn't immediately made available to media, told officers she had known the male suspect for about a week before the incident.
"The woman stated that the male had threatened her with a gun, sexually assaulted her, and there was a dead body inside the residence," Lt. Campbell said.
The woman escaped her captivity and flagged down a passing motorist who called 9-1-1.
"I don't know who she is but god bless her. that was pretty brave of her," said Alfonso Castro, who lives in the area.
San Diego police officers responded to an address in the 2200 block of Citrus Avenue, where the victim told authorities she was being held captive.
"It's super scary because we're single mothers. it could have been anybody in there," said Elda Alvarez, who lives in the neighborhood.
Officers contacted 44-year-old Rafael Banda, who lived at the residence, entered his home, and found an adult woman deceased due to unknown reasons, Lt. Campbell said.
"The Homicide Unit responded to investigate the suspicious death with assistance from the Sex Crimes Unit," Lt Campbell said in a press release.
Banda was arrested and booked into County Jail for sexual assault under duress and kidnapping. He was being held on $100,000 bail.
Authorities said this is an ongoing investigation, and no other suspects are believed to be involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident was asked to call the San Diego Police Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
FOX 5 San Diego published March 16, 2023: Kidnapped Woman Escapes Home Where Body Was Found. A man was arrested in the Palm City neighborhood on Wednesday after a woman told police she had been held captive inside a residence that harbored a dead body, authorities said.
FOX 5 San Diego published March 16, 2023: Suspicious Death, Sex Assault Arrest. Kasia Gregorczyk reports on the man arrested on suspicion of a string of sexual assaults.
Fox5 News, San Diego local
written by Amber Coakley, Sir Milo Loftin
Thursday March 16, 2023
SAN DIEGO — A man was arrested in the Palm City neighborhood on Wednesday after a woman told police she had been held captive inside a residence that harbored a dead body, authorities said.
According to the San Diego Police Department, a call came in around 12:05 p.m. reporting an armed kidnapping at Palm Avenue and Saturn Boulevard. Responding officers found a 43-year-old woman who said she had been held captive by a man for the last 24 hours, police said.
The woman told police the man allegedly threatened her with a weapon and sexually assaulted her. According to her recount, she had only known the man for about a week prior to the incident.
The woman also told police there was a body in the house she was being held at, Lt. Jud Campbell said in a news release.
After escaping the home, the woman flagged down a passing driver to call police, Campbell said.
Following the woman’s report, officers responded a residence located in the 2200 block of Citrus Ave., near the Palm Avenue Trolley Station.
Officers on scene contacted the resident, identified by police as 43-year-old Rafael Banda.
When checking inside the residence, officers located what was eventually determined to be the body of a dead woman, Campbell said. The identity of the woman and the circumstances that led to her death are still under investigation.
SDPD’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate the suspicious death with assistance from the SDPD Sex Crimes Unit, police said.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the body and will determine the woman’s manner and cause of death.
Banda was arrested and booked into the San Diego County Jail on suspicion of sexual assault under duress and kidnapping.
Anyone with information regarding the incident was urged to contact SDPD’s Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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