An illegal immigrant committed a series of rapes in Southern California, allegedly assaulting his victims in a “rape dungeon on wheels” before being arrested by police.
Eduardo Sarabia, 40, was arrested Monday as he drove to a remote area in the San Gabriel Mountains near San Bernardino with a 26-year-old woman inside his decorated van. A source told Fox 11.
This is the second time in two days that he is said to have taken a victim to a secluded location, but investigators suspect Sarabia’s twisted spree lasted much longer.
“The horrifying and violent sexual assaults that these two survivors suffered at the hands of the alleged suspect are deeply disturbing and incomprehensible. At this very difficult time, we Our thoughts are with all the victims.” said L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón. Thursday.
On May 12 and May 13, respectively, Sarabia drove the two female victims to a dark meeting place in the woods off a freeway, according to the LA Sheriff’s Department.Both attacks occurred around 10 p.m.
Sarabia’s white 2015 Ford Transit van (described as a “rape dungeon on wheels”) had no windows and was “abominably outfitted for rape,” a source told Fox. told 11.
Investigators also told the outlet that Sarabia is a temporary resident from Mexico and an illegal immigrant.
“Based on the nature of the charges, detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying such victims.” ” the security department said Wednesday.
The suspect, who is believed to be a serial rapist, has been charged with forcible rape and forced oral copulation.
Sarabia is being held without bail. If convicted as charged, Sarabia could face up to life in state prison.
