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A Florida man is suspected of abducting, strangling and sexually harassing a 56-year-old Pennsylvania woman who was later found dead under a tarp on a South Florida beach the morning after Christmas. Brandon Ward McCray, 28, was captured by Hollywood Police and the US Marshals Service for the alleged disturbing crimes against Heather Asendorf, who was staying in the beach town visiting friends for the holidays.
Asendorf’s body was discovered by a passerby on a beach in Hollywood, Florida, near Cleveland Street just after 7 a.m. on Dec. 26, according toAsendorf had been residing at a hotel a block from where her body was found, her friend Steve Sarsfield told the outlet.Dad of three shot and killed by Army vet during alleged argument over Target parking spaceShe was known as “Barbie” by her friends because of her colorful personality and bright outfits, including blonde wigs.The Hallandale Beach resident last saw his friend on Dec. 24 at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, an outdoor theater and plaza, where Asendorf was known to hang out and dance during her Florida trips. “She was a really sweet girl. Everybody really liked her. She did her own dance,” Sarsfield said about his friend of 25 years.Brandon Ward McCray was charged with two counts of sexual assault with a weapon sexual battery of a victim over 12 years of age, kidnapping, battery by strangulation and battery.Officials revealed that Asendorf and McCray had known each other, but did not offer further information about their relationship. McCray was arrested on Dec. 30 and charged with two counts of sexual assault with a weapon sexual battery of a victim over 12 years of age, kidnapping, battery by strangulation and battery, according to records viewed by The Post.The 310-pound suspect has three distinct tattoos, including “Sophia,” “Stay Humble Hustle Hard,” and “Love Yours,” according to arrest records viewed by The Post.Asendorf’s body was discovered by a passerby on a beach in Hollywood, Florida, near Cleveland Street just after 7 a.m. on Dec. 26.Police did not reveal how they connected McCray to Asendorf’s death and sealed his arrest warrant. “This case remains an active criminal investigation,” Hollywood police said. “There is no indication of a broader threat to the community.” McCray was arrested less than two weeks before Asendorf’s death, on an outstanding warrant for disorderly intoxication and resisting in 2023. He bonded out of jail on Dec. 19. Video appears to show hysterical, blood-covered wife of woman killed by ICE, crying out 'it's my fault'Nick Reiner's hotshot lawyer Alan Jackson likely quit Nick Reiner's case over price tag: expertsAmy Schumer hilariously trolls herself after filing for divorce from Chris Fischer: ‘Line up boys’‘Jack Ryan’ Clip From 2019 Goes Viral For Predicting Venezuela Would Be A “Major Threat On The World Stage” Amid 2026 U.S. InvasionBrandon Ward McCray was charged with two counts of sexual assault with a weapon sexual battery of a victim over 12 years of age, kidnapping, battery by strangulation and battery.Asendorf's body was discovered by a passerby on a beach in Hollywood, Florida, near Cleveland Street just after 7 a.m. on Dec. 26.
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