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DNA Links Man to 1989 Framingham Sexual Assaults
24 Mar
Summary
- Man convicted for 1989 rape and robbery at Framingham store.
- DNA from attack in 1989 identified suspect in 2024.
- Suspect apprehended after Los Angeles police chase.
A jury has found Stephen Paul Gale guilty in connection with a 1989 rape and robbery incident at a Framingham retail store. The conviction came after eight hours of deliberation spread over two days by the Middlesex Superior Court jury. Gale was found guilty on multiple counts, including aggravated rape and armed robbery.
The crimes occurred on December 27, 1989, at the Hit-or-Miss store on Route 9 in Framingham. Gale was convicted of raping two women employees at gunpoint. Crucially, one of the victims had preserved semen from the attack, a detail that proved vital for investigators.
In 2024, authorities utilized DNA technology to identify Gale as the attacker, leveraging the evidence saved by the victim. Following his identification, Gale was arrested after a police chase in Los Angeles. A sentencing date is pending, and Gale remains in custody without bail.
