Artistic renderings of the official composite sketch

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 All of the victims who observed the perpetrator’s race identified him as a White male. His estimated age was 20 to 30 years old at the time of the earlier assaults.  His current estimated age is at least 35 years old. The victims’ reports are consistent with the age range for individuals who commit this type of crime; just over half of stranger rapists are aged 18 to 28 years, and more than three quarters are between 16 and 33 years. Victims’ descriptions of the perpetrator’s height ranged from 5’9” to 6’0.” The description of the perpetrator’s build varied, but several victims mentioned a prominent stomach. In the most recent incident, he was described as having a medium to thick build, slight stomach and noticeable muscle tone in the thigh area. Victims were unable to provide any description of hair or facial features due to the intruder being masked. 

The perpetrator is intelligent, adept at delaying gratification, and capable of extensive planning. This may be apparent in his personal and professional life, particularly when he is interested in or motivated by the topic or task. He may come across to some as emotionally detached, unexcitable, or disengaged. Any experience or display of intense emotions will likely be infrequent and short-lived. Others may view him as someone capable of staying composed, focused, and effective under pressure.

The perpetrator may be perceived as a “wallflower” with an unassuming and reserved manner. In his personal life he may be prone to accommodating requests and reassuring people, as he may feel unable to assert himself or stand his ground. His inability to assert himself increases when he finds himself in situations with few rules; when such rules are present, however, he may follow them in a concrete, mechanized manner. His approach to romantic relationships may be perfunctory and leave him unsatisfied. He is most likely drawn to jobs that do not require a great deal of interpersonal adeptness and where there is little risk of encountering situations that will exacerbate his feelings of inadequacy.

 MO can be defined as behaviors that are necessary for the commission of the crime. MO changes or evolves as the offender gains experience or matures in his criminal career. Victims’ responses can significantly influence the evolution of an offender’s MO. Several elements of his MO were reviewed, including victim selection, method of approach, and method of control.