Migrant attacked women in ‘rape dungeon on wheels’ near LA: cops

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From Katherine Donlevy

An illegal immigrant allegedly went on a serial rape spree in Southern California, attacking his victims in a “rape dungeon on wheels” before being caught in the act by police.

Eduardo Sarabia, 40, was arrested Monday with a 26-year-old woman in the fully equipped van he was driving to a remote area of ​​the San Gabriel Mountains near San Bernadino, sources told Fox 11.

It was the second time in two days that he allegedly brought a victim to the remote location – but investigators suspect Sarabia’s twisted rampage lasted much longer.

“The horrific and violent sexual assault these two survivors suffered at the hands of the alleged suspect is deeply disturbing and incomprehensible. “Our thoughts are with the victims at this tremendously difficult time,” L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón said Thursday.

According to the LA Sheriff’s Department, Sarabia drove his two female victims to a dark turnoff in the woods off the highway on May 12 and 13, respectively. 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 “disgustingly equipped for rape,” sources told Fox 11.

Investigators also told the outlet that Sarabia was a transient and an illegal immigrant from Mexico.

“Due to the nature of the allegations, investigators believe there may be additional unidentified victims. “Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying such victims,” the Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday.

The accused serial rapist was charged with one count of forcible rape and one count of forcible oral copulation.

Sarabia is being held without bail. If convicted as charged, Sarabia faces a maximum penalty of life in state prison.