Fresno Men Sentenced to Decades for Sexual Abuse, Murder

Multiple Fresno men have been sentenced or indicted in recent cases involving violent crimes and sexual exploitation of minors. Miguel Dorantes faces federal charges related to the sexual exploitation of three minors between 2021 and 2025, with potential sentences up to 30 years per count. Zyad Alsaid was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2019 involuntary manslaughter stabbing of Matthew Chavez, with the sentence influenced by Alsaid's extensive criminal record and California's Three Strikes law. Salvador Reyna received a 53 years to life sentence for sexually abusing three minors between 2008 and 2014, using grooming tactics, sedatives, and blindfolds to manipulate victims; he is eligible for elderly parole after serving 20 years. These cases highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judicial system in Fresno to address and prosecute serious crimes involving vulnerable victims. Authorities emphasize the importance of victim bravery and interagency cooperation in securing convictions and protecting communities.