All Ages

This selection of news articles deals with child rape and sexual assault. I chose to post these stories in an effort to let people know this happens at all ages. Also with the thought that maybe with knowledge we can help prevent this or help police find those accussed.

6 Arrested, One Sought in Gang Rape of 11-year-old Girl

MORENO VALLEY- Police are looking for another suspected gang member in relation to the 11-year old rape victim.
The rape took place on March 10 (Thursday 2011), in a restroom.
Police have arrested six gang members in connection to the rape and are holding them in custody.
Authorities are still looking for 19-year-old Michael Sykes, also believed to be a gang member.
Police believe Sykes may have fled to Los Angeles.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at (951) 247-8700.
For more on the story visit; http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-moreno-valley-gang-rape,0,4231508.story

West Brighton man sentenced to 14 years in prison for rape

STATON ISLAND, NY- A West Brighton man, will spend more than a decade in prison. The man repeatedly raped a young female relative starting when she was just 5 years old.
After admitting to sexually abusing the female child relative; Antonio Hernandez, 22, has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars. 

For more information involving the story visit; http://www.silive.com/northshore/index.ssf/2011/03/west_brighton_man_sentenced_to_1.html

Hometown man accused of raping girl, 12, hid for 23 years, cops say

CHICAGO- Thanks to investigators, help from the Texas Rangers and an 11-year-old set of fingerprints,  David Withrow will have to answer to rape charges that date to 1988.

Withrow allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in a Bridge City, Texas, apartment, said Cory Kneeland, assistant district attorney for Orange County in Texas.

Withrow is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, Kneeland said.

If convicted, Withrow faces from five to 99 years, or life in prison.

To continue following the story visit; http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/4536861-418/hometown-man-accused-of-raping-girl-12-hid-for-23-years-cops-say.html