Introduction to the Case
A 47-year-old man, Carl Earl Redfield, has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges for violent sex crimes in Houston. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office conducted a serial rape investigation, which led to Redfield’s arrest. He is currently being held in jail with a $2.65 million bond.
The Investigation
The investigation began when a brave woman came forward to report that she had been viciously raped by Redfield at his apartment in the Cypress area. The victim reported that Redfield became aggressive, pulled out a gun, and threatened violence if she didn’t comply with his demands. He then escorted her to a bedroom and assaulted her while a visible camera recorded the incident. After the assault, Redfield allowed the victim to leave, but not before telling her that he knew her full name and address.
Redfield’s Background
Redfield was previously a corrections officer in Indiana. He has a history of violent behavior, including a 2021 arrest for allegedly hitting a woman in the face and strangling her after four months of dating. The case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. In 2015, Redfield pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge for hitting his then-wife in the face in the parking lot of a grocery store.
The Crimes
Redfield is accused of using dating platforms or websites to meet women, then coercing them into sex with violence or a gun. He would sometimes promise financial benefits that the victims never received. The sheriff’s office believes that Redfield may have dozens of victims. He was allegedly preying on vulnerable women, using manipulation, coercion, isolation, and sometimes a firearm to control and exploit them.
Evidence and Arrest
A search warrant was conducted at Redfield’s home, and items taken included four Android cell phones, one iPad, one pair of ladies’ underwear, two security cameras, a wallet, and a semi-automatic pistol. Redfield was arrested on July 24 at a car dealership off the Northwest Freeway, where he worked in the service department.
Call for Additional Victims to Come Forward
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking any additional victims to come forward. Victims who want to file a report should call 713-274-9370. The HCSO Victim Assistance Unit can also be reached at 713-274-9369. Investigators want to assure potential victims that they will be treated with compassion, respect, and without judgment.
Conclusion
The case of Carl Earl Redfield is a disturbing example of serial rape and exploitation. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is working to bring justice to the victims and ensure that Redfield is held accountable for his crimes. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward. It’s essential for victims to know that they will be treated with dignity and respect, and that law enforcement is committed to helping them and ensuring their safety.
