New details were revealed in a search warrant in connection with the investigation of a suspected Denver serial rideshare rapist
John Pastor-Mendoza, 41, was arrested Aug. 19 and is facing 41 felony charges, including kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and attempting to sexually assault several women, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.
The search warrant obtained by Denver7 Friday reveals women were drugged before being sexually assaulted. Controlled substances allegedly found in the suspect’s home include tranquilizers, amphetamines, muscle relaxers, hallucinogenic drugs and marijuana concentrate. There was evidence the assaults were violent. The victims reported bruises, abrasions, pain and in some cases, signs of strangulation. One victim said the suspect looked at her as if she was prey and not a person.
When police searched Pastor-Mendoza's phone, they allege they found a photo of one victim passed out in the backseat of the suspect’s vehicle.
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