Plymouth DA releases DNA-generated sketch of man wanted for rape – Turn to 10

BROCKTON, Mass. (WJAR)

Authorities in Plymouth County asked for the public's help Tuesday in finding a man sought in connection to three rapes, as well as two murders.

A computerized composite of the suspect was created using a sample of his DNA in a process that predicts his physical appearance.

That one piece -- that DNA piece tying these cases and situations together -- is really important, District Attorney Timothy Cruz said Tuesday.

Some of the DNA was found in 2014 when police discovered two bodies stacked atop each other in a wooded area.

The same DNA was also located on three rape victims who were picked up in Brockton, beaten, and then dropped off far outside the city. Authorities noted that all the victims were prostitutes who had been picked up in the same area of downtown.

They were tossed aside like garbage, Cruz said.

However, authorities also said there's no immediate danger to the public because they don't have any evidence that the suspect has committed any crimes since 2014. They're unsure if he's gone dormant or remains active.

Either way, they want him behind bars.

No matter how much technology we have and how many resources the district attorney and the state police and Brockton police may bring to this, at the end of the day we need some help from the public, Brockton Mayor William Carpenter said.

Meanwhile, Cruz said he had the DNA image made after a standard sketch triggered few leads.

Hes hoping that changes going forward, as the DNA profile shows that the suspect had strong ties to West Africa and Western Europe, meaning that hes potentially a member of the city's large Cape Verdean community.

Anyone with information should contact the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.

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