HAMILTON, Ohio —

Bryant Benson, a 45-year-old man from Hamilton, has been indicted on 15 counts, including rape, felonious assault, aggravated burglary, gross sexual imposition and grand theft, after a five-day crime spree in August. It involved multiple crime scenes and at least five victims, according to police reports and court documents.

Investigators say Benson stole an SUV and drugs, broke into homes, and attacked or sexually assaulted multiple people, some of whom were strangers. Advertisement

A family member of one of the victims described Benson as "a monster" and said, "What happened to my family member was a nightmare. His actions have forever changed our lives."

In early August, Hamilton police posted Benson's photo, labeling him violent and dangerous, and asked for help l

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