Colorado Cardiologist Sentenced for Serial Rapes

Stephen Matthews, a former cardiologist in Colorado, has been sentenced to 158 years in prison for drugging and raping multiple women he met through dating apps. Convicted on 35 felony counts, Matthews' crimes spanned from 2019 to 2023, involving at least 11 victims who testified against him, though prosecutors believe there may be more. During the sentencing, victims and their families expressed the profound impact of his actions, while Matthews' defense was criticized for victim-blaming. Despite pleas for leniency from his family, the judge emphasized Matthews' severe breach of trust and societal norms. The case was supported by substantial evidence, including unauthorized recordings of the victims. This sentencing marks Matthews as one of the most prolific serial rapists in Colorado's history.