FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The man known as the “Pillowcase Rapist” has been released from Coalinga State Hospital.
Christopher Hubbart is now residing in the Los Angeles County community of Juniper Hills, much to the dismay of many of its residents.
According to reports, the town was only given a 48-hour heads-up that Hubbart would be moving in.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s office issued the following statement: “Despite vigorous opposition from our office, elected officials, and community members directly affected by this decision, the Los Angeles County Superior Court approved Hubbart’s placement in the Juniper Hills community of Antelope Valley.”
Hubbart, has a long history of sexual violence racking up convictions in 1973, 1982 and 1990.
It is also the third try at releasing Hubbart, who was returned to custody for violating his terms of release following attempts in 2014 and again in 2018.
Hochman went on to say the situation “Poses serious difficulties with monitoring Hubbart and unacceptable safety risks for Juniper Hills and the surrounding communities.”
The Palmdale Sheriff’s Station has pledged to increase law enforcement presence in the area to address safety concerns.
