22
December
RAPE SUSPECT FLEES
Reynaldo Elias Rapalo, a 34 year old Honduran man, was ordered held without bond on September 21, 2003, in Miami after he was charged with sexually assaulting several women and girls, one just 11 years old. He was charged with five felony counts of sexual battery, including one on a victim age 11 or younger. He also was charged with one count each of battery with assault and aggravated stalking, as well as several misdemeanor charges related to the attacks. He could face up to life in prison if convicted.