‘Person of interest’ in custody in Waldo rapist investigation
Kansas City police say a “person of interest” is in custody in the Waldo rapist investigation. The man was taken into custody in the 3200 block of Thompson around 4 p.m. today.
Detectives are questioning the man.
Kansas City police have been investigating several rapes in the Waldo area.
In the previous
rapes in the
Waldo area, the
suspect was described as a black man with “a deep,
smooth voice” who smelled of smoke and exhaust fumes. He is said to be
about 6-feet tall,
250 pounds, bald with pitted cheeks and possible acne scars. The man
allegedly told one victim that he is 27 years old, although police
believe he is lying about his age. Another victim told police that the
man “had very bad breath.”
