Convicted Kidnapper Matthew Muller Sentenced to Two Life Terms for 2009 Home Invasions

The sentences add to his existing 40-year term for the 2015 kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins, as investigations into additional crimes continue.

Matthew Muller, already serving 40 years for the 2015 kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for 2009 home invasions in Santa Clara County.
The 2009 crimes involved breaking into homes in Palo Alto and Mountain View, where Muller tied up and threatened women but fled after being persuaded to stop.
Muller confessed to these earlier crimes while in prison, following correspondence initiated by law enforcement inspired by the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare.'
Renewed investigations have also led to charges for a previously unreported 2015 kidnapping in San Ramon, with further cases potentially linked to Muller under review.
Prosecutors praised the resilience of Muller's victims, including Denise Huskins, whose advocacy has been pivotal in uncovering his broader pattern of criminal behavior.