Bruce Whitehead: Manhunt launched for Florida's 'brutal rapist', 54, with 'Sacrifice' face tattoo for mutilating woman

Authorities in Florida are searching for Bruce Whitehead, a registered sex offender, in connection with a terrible rape case where they say the victim was mutilated. Whitehead has the word "Sacrifice" tattooed on his face. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, 54-year-old Whitehead is wanted in connection with a serious sex assault that took place in Orlando on Saturday, December 10. Whitehead is wanted for interrogation and has been referred to as a "brutal rapist." A redacted incident report obtained by ClickOrlando claims that Whitehead approached the woman when she was out strolling close to a strip club along Pine Hills Road near North Lane. According to reports, the victim readily boarded Whitehead's vehicle, and the two stopped briefly to get water at a 7-Eleven. After that, Whitehead kept going till he reached a different stop, where he made a stop and approached the passenger door where the woman was sat. According to the complaint, the ex-convict raped the woman after she refused to have consensual sexual contact with him, forcing her to depart the car at knifepoint. Officials did not provide specific information regarding the wounds sustained by the victim, who is accused of being mutilated by Whitehead during the event. When Whitehead fled, deputies were called. The victim was found to be "scared and startled." She told the police that she thought Whitehead would kill her. The patient was transported urgently to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where doctors predicted she would fully recover. According to Cpl Evan Avila of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, "This is definitely one of the more serious offenses in my tenure here at the sheriff's office, which is why we're working so diligently to bring him into custody," as quoted by WESH. Whitehead was found guilty of kidnapping, armed sexual battery, and first-degree attempted murder in 1986 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to Orange County law enforcement and information discovered on the Duval County Sex Offender Registry website. As Avila said, "He certainly meets my definition of a monster. That's how I see it." Whitehead's left cheek is covered in several teardrop tattoos, and the word "Sacrifice" is inscribed across his forehead in Gothic lettering. "It's impossible to miss his tattoos. If you see him, dial 911 right away "The public was cautioned by the sheriff's office.