Dossier
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Coverage of Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in the Nexus archive.
Michael Douglas Bramblesperson1Ventura County District Attorney’s Officeorganization1S.W.person1Californiaplace1Los Angelesplace1Arabella’s Boutiqueorganization1Angel Fernandez Morochoperson1Hennepin Countyplace1Bureau of Criminal Apprehensionorganization1Mary Moriartyperson1Minneapolisplace1Golden Valleyplace1
- Ex-detective who served fraction of 102-year sentence faces new charges after cold case review
Michael Douglas Brambles was arrested after a review of a cold case involving a woman identified as SW, prompting new charges including kidnapping to commit robbery and personal use of a firearm. The arrests occurred in connection with an alleged robbery and sexual assault at Arabella’s Boutique in Thousand Oaks, California. Brambles is now being held on $2 million bail following his release under a California law.
- Man charged after DNA linked him to 2 Hennepin County sexual assaults a decade apart
A Hennepin County man was charged with sexual assaults in 2012 and 2022 after DNA evidence linked him to both cases. Prosecutors identified him through DNA matches, physical descriptions, and vehicle records, leading to his arrest in 2026.