Kansas City man identified by DNA charged with rape

KSHB: Deorio Holland 20120714

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Posted: 07/14/2012

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City man has been charged with rape following an attack that occurred in a woman’s apartment, according to an announcement from Jackson County Prosecutors.

Deorio J. Holland, 29, is charged with one count of forcible rape and four counts of forcible sodomy for allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment and sexually assaulting her.

Prosecutors say Holland attacked the victim on June 5, after waking her up in the middle of the night. Court documents said Holland hit, strangled and threatened to kill her.

Authorities identified Holland through DNA.

Prosecutors requested a $200,000 bond, according to the announcement.
 

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