A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman after they drank beer together in a church parking lot in Abilene. Valente Erik Cano was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault. According to court records, the victim reported the incident to officials after being treated at Hendrick Medical Center back in July 2024, stating that Cano approached her and offered her beer, per KTAB.
After buying beer at a local store, Cano went to a church parking lot with the victim. About 45 minutes later, he allegedly assaulted her, raped her, and took her money and phone.
Surveillance footage captured Cano buying the beer, and church administrators discovered it in the lot. The victim provided DNA evidence matching Cano, who is now in jail with a $60,000 bond.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
