Daytona Beach, FL - A three-day trial ends with the conviction of a suspect in a rape case that's over two decades old.
44-year-old Robert S. Haar participated in the violent gang-rape of a teenage girl back on October 16, 1997.
For the past 22 years, the case remained inactive with no leads until a DNA hit on an unrelated domestic violence crime in Wisconsin led investigators to Haar's DNA in the cold-case rape.
It was today (January 24th) that Haar stood in front of a jury comprised of five women and one male and learned of his conviction.
"After 22 years we were able to find and hold accountable a violent rapist using the developing technology available," said State Attorney R.J. Larizza following Haar's conviction. "The success of this case hinged on the marriage of forensic science, old fashioned investigation, passionate prosecution and the courage of a victim who confronted her brutal rapist to ensure he was held accountable."
Haar could face a life sentence at a sentencing date yet to be set.
