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Alleged Serial Rapist Known As ‘Georgetown Cuddler’ Nabbed After 16 Years [Video]

Law enforcement officials arrested an alleged serial rapist, often referred to as the “College Park Cuddler” or “Georgetown Cuddler,” who is possibly connected to multiple sexual assault cold cases in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Officials announced the arrest of 54-year-old Ernesto Ramon Mercado at a press conference on Wednesday. He was arrested the previous night near his home in Arlington, Virginia.

“Our detectives never gave up and today’s announcement speaks to their unending commitment to bring justice to our victims,” Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Pamela A. Smith said at the press conference.

Ernesto Ramon Mercado, shown in 2019 and 2010, was arrested on multiple charges related to several sexual assault cold cases. The assaults took place between 2006 and 2012.Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia

Detective Alexander MacBean condemned the suspect’s widely used nickname.

“Over the years, this term has only caused more harm to our victims,” MacBean said. “This man is a predator, and his intent …

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