Overview

• Luis Gustavo Prudente Tapia, 24, was arrested late last week and booked on attempted second-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and four counts of aggravated assault.
• Police say the Aug. 14 attack near 44th Street and Oak occurred around 4 a.m. and left the victim with severe injuries requiring intensive care, and investigators believe the assault was random.
• Detectives documented a blood trail and collected two used condoms, a pair of men’s shorts with a soccer logo and a single slide-style sandal at the scene.
• A woman’s tip and social-media video clips helped detectives identify Tapia, who was located after a search warrant and questioned on Sept. 20.
• According to court filings, Tapia admitted to having sex with the victim against her will and physically assaulting her, refused to provide a DNA sample and is awaiting his next court date.