Justin Avery had been detained in April for allegedly assaulting multiple women near the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, Phoenix ABC affiliate KNXV reported. Video released by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office appears to show Avery at the Intake Transfer and Release Facility days after his arrest, crawling backward along the edge of an official’s desk.
Continue readingAccording to reports, Avery did successfully reach his target, allegedly making his way behind a woman who was asleep and lowering his pants.
Another woman who witnessed Avery’s actions allegedly told him to “get off her,” and Avery allegedly responded by telling the woman to be quiet. The exchange got the attention of an officer, who then called for backup.
He reportedly told police that he had crawled like a “spider” toward his intended target. He also — in crude language — told investigators that he was drawn to the woman’s physical appearance and that he did indeed intend to “rape” her, KNXV reported, citing court records.
'First of its kind': Inmate 'spider' crawled by officers to 'rape' woman at intake, cops say
An Arizona man facing assault charges is potentially in even more trouble after allegedly sneaking around jail guards in order to commit sexual assault.
