Man facing murder charge after 90-year-old rape victim passes away

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The man who was arrested earlier this month for allegedly raping a 90-year-old Corning woman is now facing a murder charge.

Corning Police arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rivaldo on July 13th and charged him with first degree rape, first degree burglary, tampering with physical evidence and intimidating a victim.

The victim passed away a week after the alleged assault.

A Steuben County Grand Jury has now indicted Rivaldo for murder in the second degree, two counts of predatory sexual assault and five more counts of burglary.

Rivaldo will return to Steuben County Court on Aug. 11.