On Cam: Jailed Man Crawls Past Security To 'Rape' Female Inmate

A disturbing video has revealed how a male inmate in an Arizona jail crawled past a security guard in an attempt to reach the female side of the facility to rape a female inmate.

On Cam: Jailed Man Crawls Past Security To 'Rape' Female Inmate

The 29-year-old Justin Avery later confessed that he had planned to “rape” a female inmate, court documents reportedly showed. Avery was in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting five women near Arizona State  University's Tempe campus.

According to footage obtained by ABC15, he was seen sneaking past a guard at 4 am. Wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, Avery was claimed to be dropping to the floor and scooting on his behind in an attempt to get away from the busy male side of the Maricopa County intake facility. He was allegedly trying to get to the female side, which was much quieter.

How did Avery plan the crime in jail?

The man later confessed how he attempted to “snack over like a spider” because he was attracted by a female inmate’s “fat a–,” court documents obtained said. He eventually reached the women’s side crept up behind a female inmate who was sleeping, and then lowered his pants.

Avery later admitted that he had decided to “rape” the woman. He, however, was stopped when another woman noticed him and screamed. “Hey, get off of here,” the woman who saw him yelled. While Avery initially tried to shush the witness, the security guard had already been alerted by her outburst. The guard then called for backup. Avery was later charged with an additional count of sexual assault.

NEW: Justin Avery, already detained for assaulting women near ASU's campus, is now accused of a brazen assault inside the Maricopa County Sheriff's Intake Transfer and Release Facility.

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Meanwhile, The horrifying incident occurred in April but has only come to light now. It was only after the footage was obtained via a records request, ABC15 said. “We’re appalled by inmate Avery’s actions,” the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office told AZFamily. This was a unique incident and the first of its kind in four years, since the [Intake Transfer and Release] facility was open.”

“We acted immediately, adding mirrors for better monitoring in the blind spots that were identified. In addition, a review of our current procedures was completed to ensure best practices are being implemented,” it added. The spokesperson said that Avery was “reclassified” due to “his institutional behaviour.” He is still in custody.