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Victim Identified in Hollywood Beach Death as Suspect Faces Assault and Kidnapping Charges

Detectives are seeking tips after arresting Brandon McCray on Dec. 30 with assistance from the U.S. Marshals.

Overview

  • Police identified the woman found on Dec. 26 near Cleveland Street on Hollywood Beach as 56-year-old Heather Asendorf, and investigators suspect foul play.
  • Brandon Ward McCray, 28, was taken into custody on Dec. 30 at 1214 North 17th Court in Hollywood with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
  • McCray is charged with two counts of sexual battery, kidnapping, battery, and battery by strangulation, according to police.
  • He has not been charged with homicide in Asendorf’s death, and a judge set his bond at $770,000 with GPS monitoring as he remains in the Broward Main Jail.
  • Hollywood police say the investigation is active, there is no threat to the community, and anyone with information should contact 954-967-4636 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.