ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida deputies have caught up with a man, who they said brutally raped and mutilated a woman.
Orange County Sheriff deputies said Bruce Whitehead, 54, who spent 20 years in prison for rape and attempted murder, was arrested thanks to an observant resident.
CAPTURED and heading to jail! Bruce Whitehead, who raped and tried to murder a woman Dec. 10, was caught thanks to a tip at 7 a.m. today from an observant resident. pic.twitter.com/IgipT1KxRz
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) December 15, 2022
Investigators said Whitehead is believed to be responsible for the rape committed in Orange County.
The victim said she met Whitehead at the Florida Mall on Saturday and later traveled to several different locations with him. At their final stop, the victim said Whitehead raped and attempted to murder her, but she was able to fight him off.
According to an arrest report, Whitehead faces armed kidnapping, armed sexual battery and attempted murder.