PORTERVILLE RAPIST CONVICTED

A Porterville man has been convicted of raping an 87-year-old woman in her house and forcing her to perform sex acts. 41-year-old Kory Tapia broke into the home two years ago, put a pillow over the victim’s face and punched her when she resisted.

He faces 138-years-to-life in prison at next month’s sentencing in Tulare County.

Kelli Pierce