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Charges laid in sex assault 14 years ago

 

DNA evidence has led to sexual assault charges in a violent attack on a Red Deer woman 14 years ago.

The woman was 18 when she was sexually assaulted in a Red Deer park in July 1998.

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RCMP obtained DNA evidence at the time, and two years ago found a match.

They later tracked down the suspect to Halifax and brought him back to Red Deer.

36-year-old Lawrence MacPherson is charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats. 

 

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