Manhunt Ends in Arrest of Child Rape Suspect
A four-year manhunt for Paul Sandoval has come to an end, with the Marshals announcing his arrest on Sunday.
Sandoval was being sought by law enforcement since March 2021 for allegedly tying up an 8-year-old girl with rope and violently raping her in a shed on his property.
- Charged with child rape
- Fled into the mountains after a warrant was issued in March 2021
- Spotted again in late August 2025 after breaking into a vehicle and a house in Alamosa County
No comment from the suspect or his representatives has been released.
The Marshals Service and the Alamosa Sheriff's Office worked together to track down Sandoval, using surveillance devices to spot him carrying a rifle in the area.
Author's summary: Manhunt for child rape suspect ends after 4 years.