Eduardo Mendez, 51, was found guilty of aggravated rape in a cold case from 1994 in Attleboro. The incident involved the victim being attacked by a group of men while walking home, leading to a delayed investigation. After a passerby reported the screams, a rape evidence kit was collected but remained untested for years. In 2019, the kit was analyzed, revealing DNA that matched Mendez, resulting in his conviction over three decades later. He will face sentencing soon, emphasizing the need for old evidence testing to achieve justice.
On June 9, 1994, in Attleboro, the victim was approached by a group of men from behind, dragged into a nearby apartment hallway and raped.
After the assailants fled, a 14-year-old passerby heard her screams and took her to the police station, leading to crucial evidence collection.
In 2019, the long-neglected evidence kit was tested, revealing male DNA that matched Eduardo Mendez, leading to his conviction over three decades later.
Mendez's conviction highlights the importance of testing old evidence, as technological advancements can lead to justice even after many years.
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