US Politics | Chilling details emerge in horror rape case of woman, 75, who was forced into a car trunk and bound with duct tape
CHILLING details have emerged after a 75-year-old woman was allegedly abducted, raped, and bound with tape. A Calhoun County judge charged Tony Lamar White, 47, of Anniston, Alabama, with the kidnapping, burglary, and sexual assault of the elderly woman from Choccolocco on July 22. Calhoun County Sheriff's OfficeTony Lamar White was charged with kidnapping, burglary, and sexual assault '/ ' WVTMHe allegedly raped the victim before bounding her with duct tape in a closet '/ ' The court was told the sordid details of the case in which prosecutors believe White followed the victim home from a Walmart on July 4. He then allegedly forced her in the trunk of his car at knifepoint when she unloaded groceries in her courtyard and drove her to his home. The woman's family raised the alarm with the Calhoun County Sheriff in a 911 call at about 1.30pm local time the same day. Police found her found six hours later. READ MORE IN US NEWS PREDATORS POUNCE Horror footage shows sharks up to 10 feet long circling Florida shoreline DOUBLE TRAGEDY Major update in mystery case of two decomposing sisters found in flat Investigators went through CCTV footage of the several shops the victim had been to identify the suspect and his vehicle. Police used a license plate reading camera to identify the suspect and looked into White's debit card transactions to help track him down in Kentucky, where he was on the run. Some of the most emotional testimony came from the victim herself, who boldly explained in graphic detail what had happened in White's bedroom. The victim said: ...He got on top of me. He raped me a couple of times. I was crying and begging, trying to get him to stop now.... Most read in News HORROR FIND Three kids found dead at home with fourth body located in shed after 911 call ANON CALL Mystery call leads dad to body of son, 18, found in a pool of blood after party HUNT YOU DOWN Hunter threatened drug dealer over $1k order using links to mobster's family 'IT KILLS US' Missing girl's dad shares devastating update about 5-year-old's disappearance LOWER CHARGE I cut my summer energy bill by 50% by making 3 changes to how I cool my home GUARDING SECRETS Mystery over Epstein ranch deepens as estate threatened with prosecution The investigation led officers to a residence linked to White in Anniston. When deputies arrived at the scene on South Wilmer Street, they found the elderly woman bound with duct tape in a closet. ...This is stuff horror movies are made of,... Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade said, via AL. The sheriff confirmed White attacked the victim with a knife and that the woman suffered lacerations. In a chilling turn of events, White's DNA allegedly matched with samples linked to two previously unsolved similar attacks some 30 miles apart, over a decade ago in July 2012 and July 2013. A composite was done at the time, which bore a resemblance to White. The victims \- 82 and 67, respectively \- had also been followed home after visiting a store and a church. White has not been formally charged in relation to the older cases, which took place in Calhoun and Talladega counties. About White's arrest, Wade said: ...We're just really glad to know we got this guy off the street. ...I wish we done 'it ' in 2012. It would have saved some heartache.... White remains held on a $4million bond after being extradited to Alabama on July 8. Up until his arrest, White worked for a company that offered home care to elderly patients and was previously a mental health worker. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence and third-degree robbery in 2003 and 2016, respectively. Calhoun County Assistant District Attorney Eric Snyder, meanwhile, said: ...This predator has been living in our community and we'll be asking the court for no bond.... ...It is our intent to seek the maximum punishment to see that he is never on the streets again.... Read More on The US Sun 'HUGE HEART' Family of ex-Cuomo staffer killed in Lyft tragedy share heartbreaking tribute TRAGIC American Pickers alum Frank Fritz's stepdad died DAYS before star's stroke He added: ...This is just the beginning for us and we're going to see it through to the end to ensure that justice is served for our victims.... Sheriff Wade confirmed the suspect has not been cooperative with investigators. WVTMThe suspect has not been cooperative with investigators '/ '
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