Rapist Sentenced To 50 Years

VIGO COUNTY, Ind – A Vigo County man on convicted of raping a woman was sentenced in court Tuesday to 50 years in prison.

A jury found 43-year-old Harry C. Custer guilty of rape, criminal confinement, battery resulting in serious bodily injury, intimidation, strangulation and two counts of resisting law enforcement.

The victim said that Custer abducted her and sexually assaulted her after offering to help her find her pet.

It all happened in a remote area near the river in July 2017.

Custer was sentenced to 30 years on the rape conviction, and 10 years combined on the other charges. Another 10 years was added to his sentence for being found a habitual offender.