Peeping Perp: 71-year-old arrested for voyeurism & burglary in Florida

71-year-old David Lee Henning, mugshot. Photo by Pinellas County Sheriff's Office | Press Release

Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Robbery and Homicide Unit as well as the Tactical Investigations Section have arrested a Seminole man for voyeurism and two counts of burglary, a release states.

According to the release, investigations began on August 23, 2023 after the victim reported that a male subject entered her backyard and watched her through her bathroom window as she was getting ready for work.

Detectives later learned that the suspect, identified as 71-year-old David Lee Henning, had entered the victim's backyard through an enclosed privacy fence and approached her bathroom window, secretly observing her. Detectives say Henning had on no pants or underwear, completely exposing his genitals.

The following day, detectives were able to observe Henning in the act, arresting and charging him with voyeurism and two counts of burglary. Upon interview, Henning admitted to regularly entering the victim's yard and watching her through the window because he was curious and sexually motivated to see her naked.

Henning was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without incident. As of publication, the investigation continues, and no further details have been released; Uncovering Florida will update this article if and when details become available.
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To read the release in full, click here. In other law enforcement news, an 18-year-old was arrested in Pasco County for homicide.