HILLSBORO, Ore- On March 13, 2025, a Washington County jury found Rafael Abinacer, age 53, guilty of sodomy in the first degree, sodomy in the second degree (four counts), unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree, rape in the second degree and sexual abuse in the first degree. Deputy District Attorney Jason Weiner prosecuted this case before Judge Janelle Wipper.

The defendant was originally convicted on similar charges in 2014 and sentenced to 375 months in prison. However, due to the 11-1 nonunanimous jury decision, the Oregon Supreme Court ordered the case be retried.

The investigation began in 2013 when the victim’s mother walked into her bedroom to find the defendant, who was living with them, and her daughter on the bed.  She took her daughter to the hospital and later to CARES Northwest, where the victim provided details of the sexual abuse that had been going on for several months.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the bravery of the victim in enduring the legal process for a second time. This office also thanks the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for its work on this case and the former employees of CARES Northwest who participated in the trial.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 27, 2025.