Alejandro Guevara
A homeless man accused of violently raping a 62-year-old woman made his first court appearance Wednesday when he was arraigned on charges that could bring a life prison sentence.
Alejandro Vanegas Guevara, a 27-year-old who is believed to have ties to Redwood City, has been charged with forcible rape, rape of an unconscious woman, forcible digital penetration and kidnapping, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. He’s in custody on $6 million bail.
After raping the victim in San Mateo Aug. 5, Guevara knocked her unconscious and raped her a second time, Wagstaffe said. Guevara then attempted to conceal the victim’s unconscious body in nearby bushes, Wagstaffe added. The victim is still recovering from “serious injuries.”
Guevara’s arraignment has been delayed because he was in quarantine in jail for refusing to take a COVID-19 test. Guevara is scheduled to enter a plea on Sept. 9. He was assigned the Private Defender Program.
The San Mateo Police Officers Association created a fundraiser for the victim that as of last week had raised $170,000.
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Have you thought about getting a picture of this criminal without that smirk. The victim and the family must be horrified to see that awful portrait on the front page!
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