Deputies: Search for brutal rapist after Florida woman is mutilated

Florida deputies are searching for rape suspect with distinctive tattoos (Courtesy: Orange County Sheriff's Office)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida deputies are searching for a man they said raped and mutilated a woman on Saturday.

Orange County Sheriff deputies said Bruce Whitehead, 54, who spent 20 years in prison for rape and attempted murder is believed to be responsible for the rape committed in Orange County.

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The victim said she met Whitehead at the Florida Mall 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.

Deputies want you to take a close look at this picture of Whitehead, because he has several distinctive tattoos.

According to an arrest report, Whitehead faces armed kidnapping, armed sexual battery and attempted murder.

Investigators ask anyone who may have seen him to call 911 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.


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