LOS ANGELES – A 19-year-old Lancaster man was sentenced Tuesday to 84 years to life in state prison for kidnapping, robbing and raping a woman on Independence Day of last year.
Kioki Ray Snowden was found guilty on July 2 of one count each of kidnapping, kidnapping to commit another crime, second-degree robbery, forcible rape, sexual penetration by foreign object, forcible oral copulation and identity theft, according to Deputy District Attorney Frederick Mesropi.
A Van Nuys jury also found true allegations of the use of a knife, kidnapping and tying and binding.
The crime occurred on July 4, 2013 outside the Westfield Topanga Mall.
Snowden kidnapped a woman at knifepoint when she returned to her parked car at the mall. He then took her to a bank parking lot in San Marino where he sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Days after the incident, LAPD officials released surveillance photos of a suspect and asked for the public’s help in solving the case. On July 11, 2013, police served a warrant at Snowden’s Lancaster residence, where evidence was recovered. Snowden was arrested for the crime that day.
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division.
A restitution hearing is scheduled for Oct. 21 at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Van Nuys Branch.
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13 Speed says
That van nuys judge is the man,We need him up here in the Another Victim. Bye Bye kioki its nice knowing your gone forever,Good as dead just what you deserve dirtbag rapist scum.
truthjusticeliberty says
There are a lot of people with mental illnesses that live in the AV. I agree there is a lot of scum in this area but a reminder a lot of these scum are released from the prison that is located in Lancaster. W.o. Proper correction, rehabilitation, relocation, jobs, and care for those released and with mental illnesses this place will remain looking like a dump site for scum.
A Richards says
I am glad he got a harsh sentance but it is odd how a serial rapist is free after more then 40 victims in the same Valley….. Hmmmm
Val says
Times are different now. Back in the 70’s and 80’s it was common for people to receive light sentences for rape and child molestation. Glad to see that is changing. A serial rapist would never see the light of day if convicted under today’s laws.
z says
It would be great to see White rapists receive the same sentences. I wonder why they don’t. Lol, jk. I know exactly why.
Val says
There was recently a Caucasian man in Victorville convicted of two rapes…got life in prison.
John Q. Public says
Word.
truthlibertyjustice says
Yeaaah….right! Why is the pillow case rapist free?
Just Saying says
Rape laws are stronger now, but don’t apply to prior cases.
Donald says
dumb jury? Prosecutors didn’t do homework? Police botched the evidence? Could be a number of reasons besides race, right? to truthlibertyand justice isn’t for all only the fortunate, in other countries they don’t even have the “hope” of truthlibertyand justice.