A man who raped a woman at knifepoint twice within a two month timeframe was sentenced to 190 months in prison. Medford, OR police are happy that the rapist, Jeffrey Edward Kuehner, will be going away.
"We are glad to be done with Mr. Kuehner that's for sure," Medford police Deputy Chief Tim George said. "And we hope and wish for the best for the victim in this case."
Kuehner raped the woman in her home at knifepoint last March. He posted bond, was released May 19, and returned to her home o sexually attack her again June 7.
The woman managed to flee her home with her two children and call the police after the second attack on June 7. Kuehner held Medford officers at bay by threatening to kill himself with the knife. Eventually, he stabbed himself in the throat and was rushed to the hospital and treated for his injuries.
Jackson County Deputy District Attorney Rachel Bridges reached an agreement with defense officials to ensure Kuehner will spend the next 190 months behind bars.
Kuehner pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree burglary.
The rape charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 100 months' prison time under Oregon law. Kidnapping carries a mandatory 90-month sentence. The burglary charge will run concurrent with the above sentences, Bridges said.
When Kuhner is released from prison, provided he isn't shanked or served with "prison justice," he will have to register as a sex offender for life.
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