Arkansas man convicted in beating, rape of 69-year-old woman

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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ An Arkansas man has been convicted of beating and raping a 69-year-old woman in an attack that led to parts of her arms and legs being amputated.A jury Thursday found 31-year-old Charles Allen Rickman of Gentry guilty of aggravated residential burglary, kidnapping, battery and two counts of rape. Rickman faces up to life in prison in the penalty phase that began later Thursday in Bentonville.

Testimony indicates Rickman allegedly pretended to have car trouble and forced his way into the woman’s home last October. She’d met Rickman once before when he helped a painter she hired.

She testified Rickman blindfolded her, tied her hands and feet _ affecting her blood flow _ and raped and beat her for hours.

Rickman testified he’d used drugs and alcohol before the attack.

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