Suspect in South Bay Kidnapping Case Demanded Help Dismembering Dead Body
Rafael Banda, who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman inside a home with a dead body, appeared in court on Friday. His arraignment was rescheduled for Monday after he informed the judge he had retained an attorney. Banda's right to bail was revoked after Deputy District Attorney Joshua Brisban shared disturbing details about the case. According to Brisban, Banda and the victim had known each other for about a week when he started acting erratic. Banda threatened the woman with a knife forcing her to stay. Banda then had the victim call her daughter to ask for money. Prosecutors say Banda asked the kidnapped woman to help dismember the dead body of a woman inside the home. When she refused, Banda raped the victim.