Gentle Rapist
Born
John Arthur MacLean

1946 (age 77–78)
Massachusetts
Other namesThe Cape, Bicycle Rapist, Coconut Grove Rapist, Superthief
Known forRape
Criminal statusArrested
Criminal chargeSexual battery
Wanted by
Florida police
Wanted since1971
Time at large
1971–1980
Details
CountryUnited States
State(s)Florida
Location(s)Miami, Coconut Grove, Boca Raton
Target(s)Women
WeaponsHandgun (fake)
Date apprehended
2012
Imprisoned atPalm 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

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  1. ^ Buchanan, Edna (1989). The corpse had a familiar face : covering Miami, America's hottest beat. New York: Charter Books. pp. 180–185. ISBN 1557732841.
  2. ^ Ng, Christina (Oct 22, 2012). "Florida's 'Superthief' Charged With Sexual Attacks from 1970s". ABC News. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
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