22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of elderly woman with Alzheimer’s

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in her home has been arrested, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.

Police said that the man, identified as Walker Gabriel Munoz, knocked on the door of the woman’s home on the 12600 block of Pierce Street around 6:50 p.m. on April 29. The woman, 81 and suffering from Alzheimer’s, let him in her home.

Once inside, Munoz initiated physical contact and “attempted to assault the victim sexually,” police said. Parts of the encounter were captured on a home security camera.

Walker Gabriel Munoz , 22, was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping with intent to commit rape on Friday, May 3, 2024. He’s accused of sexually assaulting an 81-year-old woman. (RMG News)

The woman was later transported to a local hospital where a sexual assault exam was conducted, police said.

Munoz was arrested by officers with the LAPD’s Foothill Division on Friday on suspicion of kidnapping with intent to commit rape. He’s being held at Metropolitan Detention Center on $2,125,000 bail.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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