Benton Harbor Serial Rapist Sentenced

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A man who raped three Benton Harbor women last summer is headed to prison for at least 40 years. 42-year-old Marcus Stewart was sentenced yesterday to 40 to 60 years in prison in front of two of his victims. Berrien County Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Smith spoke to our partners at WNDU NewsCenter 16.

“These victims were all very relieved, this was a difficult process for them as you can imagine for any victim of sexual asault,” Smith said. She added the victims found solace in each other.

“I think for them it was validation and peace of mind that they don’t have to worry about his person being around them anymore.”

Stewart received more than the minimum 25-year sentence due to a violent criminal past.