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Florida Man Arrested for Abduction and Assault of Woman

1/8/2026

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Brandon Ward McCray, a 28-year-old Florida man, is suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting 56-year-old Heather Asendorf, whose body was found on a Hollywood, Florida beach on December 26, 2025.
Police arrested McCray on December 30 and he faces multiple charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say there is no broader threat to the community.
McCray is held in jail on a $770,000 bond.

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Story summary

Brandon Ward McCray, a 28-year-old Florida man, is suspected of abducting and sexually assaulting 56-year-old Heather Asendorf, whose body was found on a Hollywood, Florida beach on December 26, 2025.
Police arrested McCray on December 30 and he faces multiple charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say there is no broader threat to the community.
McCray is held in jail on a $770,000 bond.