Reno Rapist

DNA Evidence has linked the DNA of a serial rapist to the murder of Brianna Denison and two previous sexual attacks in Reno, Nevada. The rapist's DNA does not match any profiles in the National DNA database, which may suggest that the attacker does not have a prior criminal record.CBS News: Cops Release Description Of Reno Kidnapper (January 29, 2008)

A former Marine, 27-year old James Biela, has been arrested and charged in Denison's death. Police have DNA evidence linking him to Denison's rape and possibly other rapes that have occurred in the area.CNN: Former Marine pleads not guilty to raping, killing college student (January 2, 2008)

Police say that the rapist leaves behind the panties of his last victim at the scene of the crime of the next victim. When the body of 19-year-old Brianna Denison was found, the killer left behind a pair of black thong panties, containing the DNA of another unidentified victim.CNN: Serial Rapist Suspected in Student's Slaying (September 16, 2008)