Jul 9, 2015 2 min read

A Bentleyville man found guilty of raping a young boy over a two-year period was sentenced to 26 to 52 years in prison.

Anthony Capodieci, 72, of 6 Liberty St., was sentenced Wednesday before Washington County Judge John F. DiSalle. Capodieci was found guilty on eight counts, including rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault and corruption of minors in April following a two-day trial.

The boy, who was 12 when the assaults began in June 2010, said he met Capodieci while working with him in the Eighty Four area. The boy told police they became friends and started spending time together, particularly at Capodieci’s home.

The boy, now 15, claimed Capodieci started by holding hands and trying to kiss him before having him engage in sex acts. The incidents occurred between June 2010 and December 2012 and occurred as frequently as twice a month.

State police said Capodieci confessed to having a sexual relationship with the boy. During the trial, Capodieci’s attorney, Rose Semple, noted police made no recording of their interrogation of Capodieci or the statements he gave them.

Both the boy and Capodieci testified during the trial.

In addition to the prison sentence, Capodieci was ordered to register with Megan’s Law and undergo counseling.

Capodieci also faced charges he intimidated the victim. The district attorney’s office decided not to proceed with those charges.

He was free on $50,000 bond prior to his guilty verdict, at which time he was taken to the county jail.