Four time felon goes away for life in rape of 75 year old woman

A Georgia rapist who pleaded guilty Wednesday to rape, robbery, and kidnapping of a 75 year old woman was sentenced to life with parole for the rape, and 20 years each for kidnapping and robbery.

Michael Blocker initially claimed that he only burglarized the woman's house, but changed his story.

But after hearing the victim testify Tuesday, Mr. Blocker said he knew she was telling the truth. Afterward, he thought of his mother and what he would do if someone attacked her, Mr. Blocker said, adding that he cried.

"It was wrong what I did, and I apologize," he said.

In the early morning of Jan. 9, 2007, the victim returned to her home after walking her dog. Mr. Blocker had sneaked into the condo while she was outside. He stole money and jewelry and then raped the woman before leaving. A couple of unique pieces of the jewelry led investigators to Mr. Blocker. DNA testing tied him to the rape.

According to Assistant District Attorney Ashley Wright, four time felons are automatically sentenced to the maximum sentence without parole. The other felonies are a 1995 conviction for carjacking and cocaine posession, a 1992 theft, and a 1990 burglary.