DNA match leads to arrest in 2008 rape investigation in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — Detectives from the Fort Wayne Police Department announced Friday that they have arrested a 55-year-old Fort Wayne man in connection with a cold case rape investigation from 2008.

A DNA match identified Brad A. Battershell as the suspect earlier this year, leading to further investigation before his arrest. He was booked into the Allen County jail on Friday on preliminary felony charges including two counts of rape, three counts of criminal deviate conduct, and a count of sexual battery.

Online court records on Friday night did not show a case yet filed against Battershell.

A news release from police said Detective Kim Seiss was assigned to the investigation.

The release did not provide additional specifics, including the date and location of the reported crimes.

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