Daniel Granillo Convicted in 1980s Rape and Kidnapping Case; Faces Up to 40 Years
A Hawaii man convicted of rape and kidnapping in a case dating to the 1980s faces up to 40 years in prison.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 1:08 a.m. ET
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Man Convicted of 1980s Rape and Kidnapping Faces Up to 40 Years
Daniel Granillo has been convicted of rape and kidnapping, according to a report from Hawaii News Now. The government alleged that Granillo raped and kidnapped a victim, using hair and fiber evidence to tie his car to the alleged victim. He faces a statutory maximum of 40 years in prison, though no sentence has been imposed yet.
The case was investigated by the FBI. The conviction was reported by Hawaii News Now on August 28, 2026.
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