Arrest made in connection with series of rapes, robberies in Southwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia police released a compilation video showing a suspect in a series of armed rapes in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police released a compilation video last week showing a suspect in a series of armed rapes in Southwest Philadelphia. Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — An arrest has been made in connection with a series of rapes and robberies from early last week in Southwest Philadelphia.

Investigators say 30-year-old Michael Henry was identified through several tips and surveillance footage.

Henry faces multiple charges for rape, robbery and related offenses.

Henry is a suspect for several other rapes and one robbery.

Charges will be submitted for those incidents pending DNA results and photo array results.

The investigation is ongoing.

Editor's update, Sept. 18, 2024
Henry pleaded guilty on Sept. 17, 2024, to several dozen charges, including rape, robbery, kidnapping and weapons offenses. He will be sentenced in December.

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