Man Convicted in Decades-Old Cold Case Rapes Sentenced to 20 Years

Cold Case Solved by DNA Technology

• 💡 A man convicted in two separate rape cases, which remained unsolved for decades, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
• 📌 The connection between the crimes was uncovered through the advancement of DNA technology.

Manhattan Rape Case Details

• 🎯 The defendant, Jancys Santiago, was sentenced 25 years after allegedly committing a rape in a Midtown Manhattan apartment.
• ⛓️ The victim described how Santiago broke into her apartment, used stockings to cover his face, and wire hangers to tie her hands before the assault.
• 💬 The victim shared with the court that the trauma from the calculated and violent encounter continues to affect her daily.

Bronx Rape Case and Family's Stance

• 🔬 The DNA evidence not only linked Santiago to the Manhattan case but also to a second rape case in the Bronx that occurred about a year later.
• ⏳ After 22 years, the Bronx District Attorney's Office successfully linked Santiago to the DNA found on both victims.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Despite the conviction, Santiago's family maintains his innocence, stating their belief in his innocence is divinely inspired.
• ✅ The second victim from the Bronx expressed gratification that society is holding the perpetrator accountable.