8-year-old tells 19-year-old mother she was being raped

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July 15, 2026

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Police are investigating the alleged repeated rape of an eight-year-old girl by her 63-year-old grandfather at their shared family home.

The incident came to light around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The victim, was reportedly lying on her grandfather’s bed when the suspect allegedly raped her.

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