'Super Bowl of crime': Rapist set free after 11 years
Roberto Detrinidad, who broke into a San Francisco bartender's apartment and raped her in 2013, is set to walk free after serving 11 years of his life sentence.
The California Board of Parole Hearings decided he'll be released in May 2026, even though he was convicted of burglary with intent to commit rape.
Decision sparks debate on rehabilitation vs community protection
At his January parole hearing, Detrinidad admitted he lied about consent at trial and described the assault as the "Super Bowl of crime," openly acknowledging the harm he caused.
Despite not finishing sex offender treatment, parole commissioners said they saw no unreasonable risk in releasing him.
Sacramento's district attorney pushed back on the decision, raising public safety worries and sparking debate about rehabilitation versus community protection.