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Connecticut man admits to raping 13-year-old in Orange County

The District Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Patrick Lynch, of Bethel pleaded, guilty and is expected to spend 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in September.

News 12 Staff

Jun 29, 2023, 8:23 PM

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A Connecticut man admitted in an Orange County Court to raping a child under 13 years old.

The District Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Patrick Lynch, of Bethel, pleaded, guilty and is expected to spend 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in September.

In another court case, Eric Vasquez, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his guilty plea of rape and a criminal sex act.

Both will be registered sex offenders.

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