Investigation of rape cases continues
Kilmarnock Police Chief Mike Bedell reported Tuesday that the investigation into capturing the serial rapist who recently attacked two Kilmarnock women has led to a very strong suspect.
Bedell said that although he feels confident the investigation is on the right track, authorities are still looking into other suspects and have taken DNA swabs from multiple persons.
“Until someone is charged, we have to naturally assume a suspect is still out there,” he said. “The lab is going through the evidence we recovered at the crime scene right now. In cases involving DNA it can take three to six months, but with the help of our elected officials, the lab put a higher priority on it and we should get the results sooner.”
Since questioning the suspects, police have not received any more calls about disturbances such as early morning knocks on back doors or ringing of doorbells. There have been no other sexual assaults since the Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 attacks, Bedell noted.
The police chief urged residents to continue to take precautions with safety and security by keeping doors looked and outside lights on.
“Lancaster sheriff’s department investigator Joanie Kent has been instrumental in this investigation. We continue to follow tips. We won’t put it to rest until we catch somebody,” Bedell said.
Sheriff’s deputies from Lancaster, Richmond, Essex and Northumberland counties continue to participate in the investigation and patrol neighborhoods, said Bedell.
Middlesex deputies assisted with tracking dogs after each attack, he said.
