Asheville man Faces Multiple Charges, held on $400,000 bond

Asheville -- March 11, 2020 Asheville Police: Murell is being held on a $400,000 bond. 

The Asheville Police Department has arrested William Todd Murell (54), of Asheville, on multiple charges regarding the sexual assault of two women. Charges include:
- 1st Degree Forcible Rape
- 1st Degree Kidnapping (2 counts)
- 1st Degree Sex Offense
- Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury
This investigation is ongoing. We believe there are members of the community that could assist in the investigation. We encourage anyone with additional information to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050, if they wish to remain anonymous. In addition, assistance is available at the Buncombe County Family Justice Center (FJC). Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Friday 8-5 or you can call (828) 250-6900 to schedule an appointment to speak with someone.

*Editor's Note: A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.