Arkansas man pleads innocent in kidnapping, rape case

 Brian David Post Brian David Post Brian David Post
Brian David Post Brian David Post Brian David Post

BENTONVILLE -- A Springdale man pleaded innocent Monday to charges he kidnapped, raped and attempted to kill a woman.

ADVERTISEMENT

More headlines

Brian David Post, 48, is charged with attempted capital murder, rape, kidnapping and first-degree battery, all felonies. Post was in court Monday for his arraignment before Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green.

Jay Saxton, Benton County's chief public defender, told Green that he reviewed Post's rights and the possible punishments with him. The Benton County public defenders office will represent Post.

Post was arrested July 22.

The woman was found May 19, 2015, in her bedroom, lying partially clothed on her bed in a pool of blood with severe injuries to her leg, according to the probable cause affidavit.

The woman told police she believed Post abused and tortured her over a 24-hour period, the affidavit said. The woman told police she heard Post say while she drifted in and out of consciousness that he would be able to blame her death on her dogs, the affidavit said.

Post is being held in the Benton County jail in lieu of $1 million bond.

Green ordered Post not to have any contact with the woman if he is released from jail.

Metro on 08/30/2016

Upcoming Events