Man indicted in kidnapping, rape of 4-year-old in Delaware

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
NEW CASTLE, Del. -- A man who police say kidnapped a 4-year-old girl in Delaware, raped her and threw her into a pond has been indicted.

The News Journal of Wilmington, citing court documents, reports that a grand jury returned indictments Monday against 23-year-old Daniel Santucci Jr. The charges include attempted murder, kidnapping and rape.
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Authorities say the girl was playing outside with other children in Pike Creek, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Wilmington, on April 6 when a man starting talking with her. Investigators say the man lured her into a car and drove off.

Police ID man charged in kidnapping, sex assault of girl, 4


Two hours later, someone spotted the girl, naked, at a park about 8 miles (13 kilometers) away. Santucci was arrested a month later.

Court records don't list an attorney for Santucci.



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Information from: The News Journal of Wilmington, Del., http://www.delawareonline.com
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