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Santa Monica man who was charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping another woman is found dead
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Iris Kwok , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities have confirmed that Schecter's death was a result of suicide. Alexander Schecter, a 26-year-old man, has died by suicide, according to authorities.
Alexander Schecter, a 26-year-old man, has died by suicide, according to authorities. He was charged with kidnapping one woman and raping another. The charges against him included the kidnapping of a UCLA student and the rape of a different woman.
Further details about the case are available from the source. Authorities have confirmed that Schecter's death was a result of suicide.
The source provides more information about the charges against Schecter, but few additional details are known at this time.
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Category: schools Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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