Who Is Desmond Beasley? Dance Teacher Accused Of Rape

Desmond Beasley
Desmond Beasley

Desmond Beasley is a 35 year old man from Parma, Ohio. Beasley has been accused of raping multiple girls who were students at the Dance, Dance, Dance dance studio where he worked.

Desmond Beasley Rape Allegations

US Marshals Arrested Beasley. “Deputy marshals arrested Desmond Beasley, 35, at a home on High Street in Bedford, U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said. He was booked into the Cuyahoga County Jail while awaiting arraignment.” [Cleveland.com]

Marshals: Beasley Was Top Priority. ““Anyone who preys on children will be a top priority of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. No stone will go unturned until predators like this are off the streets,” said U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott.” [Cleveland 19]

Beasley Charged With 8 Counts Of Rape. “Desmond Beasley, 35, faces charges including 8 counts of rape, 4 counts of sexual battery, and 1 count of attempted rape. Investigators say his victims range in age from 13 to 18.” [Fox 8]

Alleged Victim Cassie Cotter Said Beasley Groomed Her. ““He made me feel very safe and he made me feel like we were such good friends,” said Cotter. “I mean there was times that I would get out of work, and I would have a bouquet of flowers sitting on the hood of my car with a little note from him saying I hope your day was good, I hope these will brighten your day up even more like he made me feel very special at a time where I was really trying to find myself.”” [Fox 19]