A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade has made a brief court appearance. Richard Robert Mantha faces 13 charges including kidnapping, forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon and sexual assault causing bodily harm. The Calgary Courts Centre on Monday, March 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
CALGARY – A man accused of targeting women in Calgary’s sex trade has made a brief court appearance.
Richard Robert Mantha faces 13 charges including kidnapping, forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon and sexual assault causing bodily harm.
Police cordoned off a rural property east of the city looking for evidence last week after at least three sex workers were drugged and physically and sexually assaulted.
Investigators also brought in cadaver dogs but no bodies were found.
Mantha appeared in court via video today and had his case adjourned until Friday.
He said little except to thank the judge and to say “bless you” as his appearance ended.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2023.
