Memphis, TN – In a shocking case of serial violence, Michael Love has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. According to the indictment, Love traveled from Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee, on multiple occasions between 2012 and 2015 to commit sexual assault.
It is alleged that Love held multiple women against their will and engaged in forced sexual intercourse, including a minor. In some instances, Love used a firearm during the commission of the crimes. The Memphis Police Department’s Sex Crimes Bureau and DNA Cold Case Unit developed Love as a suspect through the use of DNA and CODIS technology.
Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, stated, ‘We have a moral responsibility to provide a community free from sexual assault. We will use all of our resources to bring these sexual offenders out of the darkness of their homes and into our criminal court system.’
The indictment charges Love with six counts of kidnapping to commit sexual assault and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Love also has pending matters in Shelby County Criminal Court, where he has been charged with rape, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, criminal attempt – kidnapping, and robbery.
The case was investigated by the Memphis Police Department and the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Deb Ireland and Bryce Phillips prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations, and Love is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Michael Love, 67, is currently being held pending trial. The outcome of this case remains uncertain.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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