DNA from coffee cup links man to two rapes from more than 20 years ago

Kurt Rillema, 51, was busted after advances in DNA linked the cold-case rapes to him.

A Michigan man has been busted for two rapes that occurred more than 20 years ago — thanks to DNA from a takeaway coffee cup, authorities say.

DNA left at both attacks had allowed investigators in the two states to link the brutal crimes in 2004, without flagging a likely suspect, according to affidavitsBut advances in DNA examinations paved the way for investigators to eventually narrow it down in January to three possible suspects — Rillema and two of his brothers.

Kurt Rillema, 51, was arrested for two rapes from years ago, thanks to DNA and a discarded coffee cup. The suspect was arraigned in Michigan last week on charges of first-degree and second-degree felony criminal sexual conduct. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

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