Dubbed "Bolder than Most" for his audacious tactics, serial rapist Alvin Ray Quarles has been released from prison into an outpatient program, sparking outrage among his surviving victims. Quarles terrorized California between 1987 and 1988, breaking into homes and motels to sexually assault women, often forcing their partners to watch. Court documents reveal he sometimes commanded couples to perform sexual acts while he observed, threatening and assaulting the women if the men didn't comply.
In 1989, Quarles, now 62, pleaded guilty to four counts of forcible rape and received a 50-year sentence. Authorities suspect he assaulted over a dozen women during his spree. After serving 25 years, he spent a decade in a sex offender treatment program at Coalinga State Hospital, according to NBC San Diego. The San Diego Sheriff's Office announced Quarles' release on Tuesday under a conditional program for sexually violent predators with diagnosed mental disorders that increase the risk of reoffending. He has been diagnosed with sexual sadism disorder, voyeuristic disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.
Quarles will be under constant supervision at a Liberty Healthcare facility in Campo and must register as a sex offender for life. The Sheriff's Department emphasized that neither they, the district attorney's office, nor the SAFE task force chose this location. His release conditions mandate 24/7 GPS monitoring and on-site security presence. The department clarified that the notification is for community safety and warned against using the information to harass or threaten Quarles.
Mary Taylor, one of Quarles' victims, expressed deep concern, calling him "a very dangerous person" and believing he remains a threat. Her husband, Stephen Taylor, echoed her fears. Terri Larson, a friend of Taylor and a member of Your Voice Has Power, labeled Quarles a "monster" and demanded transparency about the state hospital's decision to release him.
Another victim, Cynthia Medina, recalled being attacked by Quarles in a hotel room. He threatened her and her boyfriend with a knife, forcing them into sexual acts over several hours. Medina expressed anger and fear at his release, stating that it undermines the assurances she received. While she acknowledges the legal process, she feels deeply unsafe.
Quarles' release highlights the complex issues surrounding the rehabilitation and monitoring of violent sex offenders, raising questions about public safety and the rights of victims.
