James Biela was arrested in November, 2008 in connection with the sexual assault and murder of 19-year-old Brianna Denison. Denison was abducted on January 20, 2008, from a friend's home near the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Her body was discovered less than a month later in a field in south Reno. Biela pled not guilty to murder, kidnapping and sexual assault charges charges on January 2, 2009. A trial date has been set for February 22, 2010.CNN: Former Marine pleads not guilty to raping, killing college student (January 2, 2008) Police suspect that Biela may be the "Reno Rapist", but have not filed any additional charges beyond those relating to Denison's case as of January, 2009.CNN: Former Marine pleads not guilty to raping, killing college student (January 2, 2008)
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Denison went missing in Reno, Nevada, in January 2008; her body was found on February 15, 2008
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Biela was being held in the Washoe County Jail on charges of murder, first-degree kidnapping and sexual assault KNRV.com: Man arrested in connection with the Brianna Denison case
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Authorities said DNA evidence collected could link suspect in the Denison case to other sexual assaultsFOX News: Police Arrest Suspect in...Slaying of...Brianna Denison
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Suspect in Denison case could be linked to attacks on women near the University of Nevada, Reno campusFOX News: Police Arrest Suspect in...Slaying of...Brianna Denison
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Authorities said in February 2008 they might be dealing with a serial rapist in the Reno, Nevada areaCBS News: Manhunt for Reno Rapist (February 18, 2008)
