However , on April 22 , 2016 , prosecutors announced they would be dropping all charges against Merritt .
The suspect was identified as 21 - year - old Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. and was originally tied to the first four incidents .
On April 22 , 2016 , prosecutors announced they would be dropping all charges against Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. .
The suspect was identified as 21 - year - old Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. and was originally tied to the first four incidents .