"Manhunt for Suspected Killer of Forbes '30 Under 30' Tech CEO Linked to Previous Sex Attack"

Jason Billingsley, the prime suspect in the murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere, has been linked to a knifepoint sexual assault and arson attack that occurred days earlier. Police have issued an arrest warrant for Billingsley, a convicted sex offender with a history of rape and violence. LaPere, a rising star in the tech industry, was found dead in her apartment with blunt force injuries. Detectives are investigating possible connections between Billingsley and the assault and arson attack. Billingsley, described as a repeat violent offender, was released from prison in October 2022 after serving only seven years of a 30-year sentence. The mayor of Baltimore expressed sorrow over LaPere's murder and frustration that Billingsley was free to commit another crime.