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Murfreesboro woman, 67, raped at knifepoint

A 67-year-old Murfreesboro woman was raped last week at knifepoint.

The attack happened last Thursday evening at the woman's home.

The victim told police a man forced her into her bathroom, held a knife to her throat and raped her.

The suspect is described as a black, heavy set male approximately 25 to 30 years old.

The woman told police he is a friend of her son-in-law's but could not identify him.

Police were notified of the incident after the victim sought treatment at a local hospital on Friday.

Additional information was not released.

The investigation is ongoing.