Matthew Muller sentenced to two life terms for 2009 sexual assaults in California

Matthew Muller, the convicted kidnapper known for the 2015 Vallejo case that inspired the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare,' was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for home invasion sexual assaults in Mountain View and Palo Alto in 2009. Muller, who had previously been convicted for the kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins, pleaded guilty to the new charges earlier this year. The 2009 incidents involved Muller breaking into homes, attacking women, and attempting to sexually assault them, leaving both cases unsolved for years until new investigations were spurred by the documentary's release. District Attorney Jeff Rosen praised the victims' bravery and the advancements in forensic science that led to Muller's convictions. Following the documentary, law enforcement officials reached out to Huskins and her boyfriend to apologize for their initial handling of the case, which had been dismissed as a hoax. Muller now faces additional charges related to other crimes, including kidnapping for ransom in Contra Costa County.