'American Nightmare' kidnapper, rapist gets 2 life sentences
Briefly

Matthew Muller, convicted of kidnapping and raping Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, received new sentences after he confessed to additional assaults from 2009. Initially dismissed as hoaxes, the couple's case gained legitimacy following the release of the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," prompting police to apologize for their treatment of the victims. Muller, already serving 40 years, admitted to previous assaults while incarcerated, leading to a judge's decision for two life sentences to be served consecutively. The couple is now rebuilding their trust in law enforcement as they continue to share their experiences.
Muller, who previously kidnapped and raped Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, was sentenced after new evidence from the victims helped uncover more of his past crimes.
The couple, originally dismissed as liars by law enforcement, expressed gratitude for the new police officials who acknowledged their suffering and allowed them to share their story.
Following the release of the Netflix documentary, law enforcement reached out to Huskins and Quinn to apologize for their treatment, helping the couple rebuild trust.
Muller confessed to additional crimes while in prison, leading to convictions that solidified his two consecutive life sentences.
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