Details of the Crime and Conviction

A 53-year-old man in Apure state,Venezuela,has been sentenced to 22 years and 6⁤ months in prison for sexually assaulting his 11-year-old neighbor. The sentence was decreed by the 1st Trial ‌Court ‌on Violence against Women of Apure, as reported ​by the Prosecutor’s Office.

The crime occurred on November 7, 2023, in the Airport sector of the ‌Mantecal‍ parish, within the Muñoz municipality⁣ of Apure state. ​ The ⁣perpetrator exploited the victim’s vulnerability while her mother‍ was absent.

According⁤ to the Prosecutor’s Office, the man entered the girl’s home ⁤at night‌ and entered ⁢her bedroom while ‌she was sleeping. ​He⁤ then choked ⁣her until she lost consciousness before committing the assault.

Inquiry​ and Arrest

Upon regaining consciousness, the⁢ victim informed her mother and aunt ⁣of the attack.The victim’s aunt subsequently filed a complaint ⁢with the Bolivarian National Guard in Mantecal.​

A commission was instantly formed, ‍leading to the man’s arrest within hours. He was then placed under the authority of the⁢ Public Ministry.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

The 5th Prosecutor’s Office ⁢of ⁢Apure successfully prosecuted the case, securing a conviction for aggravated sexual violence against​ a particularly vulnerable victim, coupled with a continued threat. Evidence presented to⁤ the court ​supported ‌these charges.

Following⁣ the presentation⁤ of evidence, the court found the accused guilty‌ and ordered his confinement at the Mantecal⁢ GNB Campaign Command.