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If you have clues, they could be worth a cash reward. To remain ananomyous and offer information to police, call Crime Stoppers at 615-893-STOP. Again, that number is 615-893-7867.

More details about the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman in the Mitchel Neilson Schools
area this past November as discussed by Detective Tommy Roberts below:

As part of the ongoing investigation of the aggravated rape and robbery which occurred just before 1:00 p.m on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in the area of Sunset Avenue, Murfreesboro Police have been working with Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and have developed a composite sketch of the suspect as described by the victim. The sketch is to the right.

The victim reported the suspect approached her in her driveway, displayed a gun and forced her into a detached garage where the sexual contact occurred. He then robbed her of money and her cell phone and fled on foot.

The victim described him as a black male dressed in dark clothing and having a silver handgun. The Murfreesboro Police Special Victims Unit is continuing to aggressively investigate this case.

Development of persons of interest is ongoing.

Anyone with any information is urged to call Criminal Investigations at 615-893-2717 or Rutherford County Crime Stoppers at 615-893-7867 (STOP). Reward for tips to Crime Stoppers which lead to an arrest can be up to $2000 for this crime.

Murfreesboro Police urges all residents to remain vigilant. If you see anyone or anything suspicious call for assistance. Extra patrols in the Sunset Avenue area are continuing.

More details about the past case discussed by Detective Abbott below:

Looking Back: Sisco pleads guilty to attempted murder of MTSU student
by LISA MARCHESONI, Murfreesboro Post - Apr 14, 2009

Kevin R. Sisco, 20, of 353 Creekview Drive in Murfreesboro, was charged initially with attempted first-degree murder of Ashley Manis Sept. 25, 2007, inside his Cummings Hall residence hall room, reported MTSU Officer Adam Wortman. Assistant District Attorney Paul Newman said Murfreesboro Police Detective Sgt. Joel Davis and Detective James Abbott interviewed Sisco who gave them a statement about his involvement.

Sisco invited Manis to his room where he "speared her several times with a broom," Newman said. She suffered a lacerated liver, collapsed lung, numerous puncture wounds and fractured skull, resulting in brain damage."After he had done this, he wrapped a lamp cord around her neck in an attempt to strangle her," Newman said. Sisco's roommate, Mark Thompson, came into the room and reported the crime. "She had no memory of what happened," Newman said of Mathis.



A Rutherford County Circuit Court jury was supposed to hear the case beginning in April of 2009, but Newman, District Attorney William Whitesell and defense attorney Guy Dotson Jr. negotiated a plea.

Sisco pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree murder for a 12-year sentence and possession of a weapon on school property, another two-year sentence. He carried brass knuckles on campus about two weeks earlier.

Before accepting the plea, Circuit Court Judge Don Ash asked Manis and her parents, Jeff and Cindy Manis, if they agreed with the plea."They were in agreement with the plea," Newman added. Jeff Manis told Judge Ash he wanted his daughter to move forward with her life. Dotson said the family was ready to settle the case.

Sisco was guilty but he did not believe he was guilty of attempted, premeditated murder that carried a maximum 25-year sentence. "He pled guilty to closer to what he did than what he was charged with," Dotson said.

Sisco will got credit for serving 16 months before the trial. He was eligible for parole after serving three years total. Newman said Judge Ash informed the victim about her right to attend parole hearings. The family indicated they would attend the hearings to keep Sisco in prison longer.

Today (Dec 1, 2017):

Sisco appeared before a parole board in June of 2016, however he was denied parole. His sentence will officially end on November 24, 2019. At that point, he will be 31 years old.