The Luster Case

Max Factor cosmetics heir and fugitive rapist Andrew Luster, shown in an undated Ventura County Sheriff's Department booking photo, was captured in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on June 18, 2003. Luster skipped bail in California shortly before he was convicted and sentenced in absentia to 124 years for multiple counts of rape, poisoning and drug possession.

Tonja, who did not want her last name used, met Luster in 1996 and lived with him for four months. She says that on the night they met he got her to try the drug GHB, after which she passed out. When she went to the police following his arrest years later, they showed her tapes prosecutors say show her being raped by Luster while she was passed out on his bed.

Luster, left, brings defense exhibits into the Ventura County Courtroom where his trial began, Dec. 16, 2002, in Ventura, Calif. Authorities say Luster charmed his victims, drugged them, and then sexually assaulted them. He recorded the scenes in his bedroom - complete with music -- and literally caught himself on tape.

Luster appears in court during the first day of his trial, Dec. 16, 2002.

Luster appears on a videotape that was played during opening remarks at the start of his trial, Dec 16, 2002. The text in the video reads: "passed out on my bed and basically there for me to do whatever I choose."

Defense attorney Roger Jon Diamond argues Luster's case, Dec 16, 2002.

An FBI poster featuring Luster, who disappeared in mid-trial from in-home detention after posting bail of $1 million. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Ken Riley issued a fugitive warrant for Luster on Jan. 6, 2003.

District Attorney Tony Wold stands in front of a projected image of Luster and points out his absence during closing arguments in Luster's trial, Jan. 15, 2003, at Ventura County Superior Court in Ventura, Calif.

Ventura County Superior Court Judge Ken Riley holds a stack of 87 counts against Luster before reading them in court, Jan. 21, 2003, in Ventura, Calif. Luster was convicted in abstentia on 86 counts later in the day.

Following the capture of Luster, pictured at right, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on June 18, 2003, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Los Angeles FBI Ralph Boelter speaks to reporters during a news conference.

Luster stands under arrest at the Puerto Vallarta Police Station, June 18, 2003, in Puerto Vallarta City, Mexico. He was picked up by Mexican police as he tried to escape bounty hunters who trailed him to this Mexican resort.

Back In the U.S.

Luster sits in the back of a law enforcement car after being flown from Mexico to LA International Airport Thursday.