Sunday, April 22, 2007

Columbia Rape Suspect in Custody

Good news coming in from New York! Police have arrested a suspect in the heinous, brutal rape of a Columbia journalism student.

A homeless ex-convict has been arrested in the rape and torture of a Columbia University graduate student, who was held hostage for 19 hours, cut with a knife and left tied up with the bed set ablaze.

Robert Williams, 30, faces attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, arson and other charges stemming from last week’s assault, police said Friday.

Investigators said evidence found at the victim’s apartment and an anonymous tip pointed to Williams. The suspect, also known as William Roberts, has previous convictions for attempted murder and assault.

Hopefully they've got the right person.  If anyone deserves a healthy dose of PMITA, it's him.  Ain't irony grand?