Frank Barry Smith-Samuel, 36, of Marathon, Florida Keys, in Monroe County, Florida, United States is a fisherman. At around 2:00 a.m. on April 22, 2023, he allegedly broke into the house of a woman, 33, in Marathon while she slept.
When the woman woke up in her bedroom, Smith-Samuel was allegedly on top of her. The two did not know each other.
According to the woman, Smith-Samuel tried to restrain her so she could not move. He fled when she started to scream to a family member for help, she told investigators.
The victim did not suffer serious injuries. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to identify Smith-Samuel as the suspect.
A warrant was issued for his arrest. On April 26, 2023, he was arrested and charged with burglary on an occupant.
Incorporated in 1999, Marathon is a relatively new city. The city is home to the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, which covers 197 acres.
Marathon is a major sport fishing destination with a tropical savanna climate. On September 10, 2017, the city experienced significant damage from the U.S. landfall of Hurricane Irma.
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