Kevin Konther, a California man, has been sentenced to 140 years in prison for the rapes of a girl in 1995 and a woman in 1998, after attempting to blame his identical twin brother for the crimes. The twin brothers were arrested in 2019 after genealogy technology connected them to the crimes, and conversations secretly recorded between them further incriminated Konther. He was also convicted of molesting his former girlfriend’s daughter and will not be eligible for parole.
A California man, Kevin Konther, was sentenced to 140 years to life for the rapes of a 9-year-old girl and a jogger, crimes he initially tried to blame on his twin brother. Genealogy technology led investigators to Konther, and conversations between the brothers revealed incriminating statements. His twin brother has not been charged. Konther was convicted of two counts of forcible rape and other charges, and the judge sentenced him to the maximum allowed.
Four-star defensive lineman Jerod Smith has committed to Michigan, choosing them over other teams like Nebraska and Notre Dame. Smith cited the high level academics, coaching, and player development as reasons for his decision. Michigan is also hoping to land Smith's twin brother, Jacob, who is a talented defensive end.
