George Girtman, known as the 'Malibu Rapist,' pled guilty to a sexual assault from 1988, stemming from a cold case where he attacked Gail Gardner in her home. Despite already serving two life sentences for other crimes, Girtman received an additional sentence of just over three years due to this plea deal. Advances in DNA testing led to the re-examination of Gardner's rape kit, which identified Girtman as the assailant after decades. Gardner, a long-time advocate for sexual assault survivors, expressed her satisfaction with the outcome and emphasized her identity as a survivor rather than a victim. State Attorney Andrew Bain highlighted the importance of Gardner's courage and the commitment to ensuring justice for victims. Girtman's plea deal allows him to serve this sentence concurrently with his life sentences.