Santa monica man faces multiple rape charges, links to 2025 assault
A disturbing pattern of alleged sexual violence has ensnared Alexander William Schecter, 26, of Santa Monica, as Los Angeles County prosecutors formally charged him this week with kidnapping and multiple counts of rape, spanning both a recent incident and a prior, previously unreported assault in Culver City.
The ucla encounter and subsequent arrest
The current charges stem from an incident on March 8, when Schecter allegedly abducted a UCLA student near Landfair Avenue. According to authorities, he forced her into his vehicle, refusing to release her and threatening violence before driving her to a location approximately half a mile away. Initially, UCLA Police Department (UCPD) reports indicated two victims, but subsequent prosecution filings focus solely on the student involved in the March abduction.
Schecter was initially apprehended on March 12 and released after posting bail. However, law enforcement’s persistence uncovered evidence connecting him to a separate alleged rape that occurred in Culver City on October 12, 2025, near Venice Boulevard and Clarington Avenue. This discovery led to his re-arrest approximately two weeks later.
A pattern of violence: the 2025 culver city assault
The allegations surrounding the 2025 Culver City incident paint a particularly grim picture. Prosecutors allege the assault involved “great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm, and other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness and callousness.” Furthermore, the District Attorney’s office stated that all victims in both cases were “particularly vulnerable.” The sheer brutality described raises serious concerns about Schecter’s potential for further harm.
While investigators have confirmed Schecter has no known affiliation with UCLA, the initial abduction targeting a student underscores the pervasive nature of this alleged predator’s actions. The arraignment, originally scheduled for Monday, has been continued to May 4, and prosecutors intend to double Schecter's bail to $140,000.
If convicted on all charges, Schecter faces a potential sentence ranging from 37 years to life in state prison. District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s statement emphasized the “callous and deeply disturbing actions” of the defendant, and lauded the “bravery” of the victims in coming forward. The chilling details of these allegations—spanning nearly a year—demand continued scrutiny and unwavering support for the victims grappling with the aftermath of this profound trauma.