Viral ‘Night Stalker’ Sentenced to 23 Years: Anthony Cifuentes Convicted of Burglary and Rape in San Bernardino

Anthony Cifuentes was found guilty of first-degree burglary, assault with intent to commit rape, and rape. He gained notoriety after his terrifying acts during a break-in were captured on tape. Cifuentes was given a sentence of 23 years and 8 months in jail. He gained notoriety for a video that went viral that showed him watching a couple while they slept during a break-in.

Cifuentes was found guilty after a string of horrific incidents. In the first instance, Cifuentes raped a lady in 2022 after breaking in via the kitchen window of her residence.The victim, named in court records as Jane Doe, endured an unfathomable dread, according to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office. Before learning that Cifuentes planned to rape her, she said the court, she was afraid for her life.

Cifuentes’s criminal spree continued with another break-in about a week after the attack on Jane Doe. Cifuentes was seen stalking into a family’s house, searching through their possessions, and stopping to gaze at them while they slept in this surveillance footage. When Cifuentes attempted to enter the flat a second time, the night nurse, who was caring for a child in the house, confronted him.In his unsettling farewell, he said, “You should really lock your door, there are some people walking around outside that can come in.”

The rape kit from the first incident and the black hat and bandana found at the scene of the second burglary provided the vital DNA evidence linking Cifuentes to these crimes. The DNA match to Cifuentes was verified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s crime lab analysis. Cifuentes shown no remorse or accountability for his acts during the trial, which was investigated by the San Bernardino Police Department and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Sheila Monjazeb. A jury found the defendant guilty, and Judge Malone imposed the sentence on August 2, 2024.

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