ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A military veteran, who was a victim of a sexual assault, came face-to-face Wednesday with the man known as the "Hello Kitty" alleged rapist during her testimony.
Testimonies are ongoing in the trial of Edgar Collazo, who officials believe attacked several women in Orange County.
The veteran's testimony was similar to those of two other women, but officials said hers happened two years before.
Officials said the victim has just returned home from Afghanistan when she was attacked.
The woman said she knew who her attacker was, despite that he was wearing a mask and gloves, because she could see his eyes. She said he asked for something to drink and he said his name was Jose.
The victim told jurors that he came into her apartment while her father was at work and he told her to shut up and threatened her with a knife.
“I was stunned,” the victim said. “I told him I know you. I’ve seen you. He told me ‘I am going to kill you.’ I was kicking him the whole time.”
The case went unsolved for years until DNA found after an attempted rape in an Orlando parking lot linked the three cases.
Officials asked the victim to identify her attacker from a lineup and she picked Collazo.
The defense is presenting its case on Thursday.
WFTV
