PULLMAN, Wash. — A 21-year-old Washington State University student, has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly raping a female student in Pullman.
According to court documents, on July 11, Jayce Carnahan faces two counts of third-degree rape and one count of felony second-degree assault with sexual motivation in Whitman County Superior Court.
The Pullman Police Department reported that the case began on Aug. 24, 2023 when officers were called to Pullman Regional Hospital for a rape report. The victim stated that she was drinking at a fraternity party when Carnahan, a man she did not know, told her she was going to get him in trouble. He then gave her more alcohol, grabbed her arm and took her to his home. The suspect allegedly raped the woman multiple times, strangled her and bit her. The victim reported that she thought she was going to pass out and die during the attack. Carnahan then took a shower, and when the victim emerged from the bathroom, he was gone. She has since left WSU.
Officers obtained Carnahan’s DNA through a search warrant, which reportedly identified him as the suspect. Carnahan is scheduled to appear in court next week for his initial hearing.
