Though neighbors are still on edge after a series of sexual assaults in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, police and residents say the attacker can be caught.
Security is top of mind for residents in the Lake Highlands area where three sexual assaults have occurred in less than a month.
An intruder attacked a woman in her home on Ferndale Road on Feb. 22. Another woman was assaulted in her home, also on Ferndale Road, on March 15. A third woman was attacked in her home on Aldwick Drive on March 19.
Neighbors in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas held five walks Sunday to organize and support the efforts of police officers and residents in trying to keep the neighborhood safe.
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Lake Highlands on Edge After Sex Assaults
Residents of a Lake Highlands neighborhood where three women have been sexually assaults by intruders in less than a month are on edge.
Before one of the marches, more than 100 people gathered at the intersection of Ferndale and Church. They received fliers with suggested prayers shortly before walking.
"We believe that prayer is powerful," said organizer Jessica Haas. "And we can dispel the spirit of fear that has fallen over us in the last weeks. We believe that with the presence of God's people in this place that there will be power, and that our prayers will be effective and that people will be encouraged. And that through this, we trust this criminal will be caught."
DNA Evidence Points to Single Attacker
Dallas police now say they are looking for only one person in connection with three sexual assaults in Lake Highlands that occurred over the last month.
Maj. Jeff Cotner said Friday that DNA evidence obtained from the cases all point to one attacker.
"[Friday], Southwest Institute Forensics Sciences (SWIFS) released their findings into forensic evidence collected from the March 15 and 19 sexual assaults in the Lake Highlands community of Dallas. The DNA profile from these offenses matched the DNA profile obtained from the Feb. 22 offense. We have one suspect," Cotner said. "The DNA profile has been entered into statewide and national databases. No match was identified. He is unknown."
Cotner said they believe the man sustained injuries in the most recent attack and may have scratches on his face, cheeks and neck as well as bite marks on his hands and fingers. Police said the man may also have a deep laceration on one finger.
During a news conference Friday, police revealed two sketches of the attacker from the first two assaults. Victim descriptions of the attacker have varied and included references to the man being black or Latino, between 5 feet 6 inches tall and 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 200 pounds.
"Our victims provided this information to us," Cotner said. "They encountered a very violent attack. This information is through their trauma. Based upon the individual dynamics of their attack, this is what they can give us. Our suspect can be black; he can be dark-complected. He can be Hispanic. We don't know."
Despite the different descriptions, Cotner said DNA evidence indicates all three attacks were committed by the same person.
"The DNA profile tells us it is one guy for all three," Cotner said.
Timeline of Attacks
Feb. 22 attack on Ferndale Road: A woman was assaulted in her home after a man broke in at about 12:45 a.m. and assaulted her in her bed at knife point. Police said the attacker entered the home through a window and was described as 35-years-old, black with bald or short hair and that he spoke with an African accent. He is estimated to be about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 180 lbs.
March 15 attack on Ferndale Road: A woman was assaulted at about 10 p.m. inside her home on Ferndale Road after a man entered the home through a window. The man was described as Latino and in his 20s with a round, chubby face and a buzz cut. He was clean-shaven and spoke English with a Spanish accent. He is estimated to be about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 200 lbs.
March 19 attack on Aldwick Drive: A woman was assaulted at about 6:45 a.m. inside her home on Aldwick Drive after a man kicked in the front door. The man is described as Latino, in his early 20s with light skin, a thin build and a thin mustache. He is estimated to be 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. The man spoke English with a Spanish accent and wore a gray hoodie and black leather gloves. Police said the man may have a scratch on his body.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the cases. Anyone with information is asked to call the police tip line at 214-670-4415.
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