Man accused of raping child 50 years ago

Police say suspect was 22 in 1964 when 7 years of sexual abuse began

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office booking photo of Edward Sundie

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 72-year-old man is charged with capital sexual battery on a child that Jacksonville police say began in 1964.

According to the arrest report, Edward Sundie was 22 years old when he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl. According to investigators, the rapes continued for seven years, until the victim was 13.

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Sundie was arrested last week on a warrant obtained following a recorded phone call police set up between the victim and Sundie in January. 

Sundie has been released on $100,000 bond, due back in court March 26 for his arraignment.

That victim, who is now in her 60s, is speaking with News4Jax on Monday afternoon. Watch the full report on Channel 4 news at 6 p.m.


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