"Stephen Paul Gale, 73, was convicted last week on four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of armed robbery in Middlesex Superior Court, records show."
"Gale will serve at least 25 years and no more than 30 years for each rape, Judge Patrick Haggan ruled Monday, according to court records, meaning he will likely die in prison."
"This case, and today's verdict, is a powerful example of the promises that underlay my decision in 2019 to create a cold case unit. It is never too late."
"In 1989, Gale pulled a handgun on two employees opening a Framingham Hit or Miss store, a then-popular discount women's clothing store."
Stephen Paul Gale, 73, was sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in prison for raping two women during a robbery in 1989. He was convicted on multiple counts, including aggravated rape and armed robbery. The sentence reflects penalties from the time of the crime. The case was reopened in 2022 using investigative genetic genealogy, leading to Gale's identification. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan emphasized the importance of pursuing cold cases, stating that justice can be achieved regardless of time.
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