On Thursday they were convicted of a ruthless robbery and a vicious rape at gunpoint and this morning it was sentencing day for 22 year old Derrick Sampson and 21 year old Michael Trapp. Sampson was convicted of two counts of robbery and one count of rape and he was sentenced to 10 years for each count. Trapp similarly was convicted for two counts of robbery and one count of abetment to rape and was sentenced to 10 years for each count. Trial Judge Troadio Gonzalez stipulated the sentences run concurrently so Trapp and Sampson will only spend 10 years.
The vicious rape occurred on the seaside on Marine Parade on May 13th of 2006. The female victim and a male friend were sitting on the seaside when they were accosted by Trapp and Sampson who robbed them at gunpoint. Her boyfriend was told to strip and chased into the sea. The female college student meanwhile was raped by Sampson while Trapp held a gun to her head.
At their sentencing this morning, Sampson and Trapp didn't call any witnesses. In statements from the dock, they each begged for leniency.
