On June 3, 2026, a local jury found the 73-year-old guilty of 20 felony counts connected to the repeated sexual abuse of four survivors stated the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office in a press release Tuesday. According to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office, the crimes all occurred in Grover Beach and the investigation was handled by the local police department alongside investigators at the District Attorney's Office.

KEYT reported that george Recio Sentenced to 73 Years to Life For Yearslong Abuse of Four People Tuesday. This sentence cannot undo the profound harm inflicted on these victims or restore the years of safety and peace that were taken from them,. But it does ensure that this defendant will be held accountable and no longer be able to victimize others in our community. The courage of these four victims, to come forward, tell the truth, and endure an extraordinarily difficult legal process, made this result….

I am mad that you betrayed me and my trust. You were my friend. You were my Tío Pepe. Now you are my worst nightmare. You are the monster behind the closed door. Today, I create my own peace. Today belongs to these survivors,.

Survivors of Recio's crimes were allowed to address the court during Tuesday's sentencing hearing and a victim advocate read the following statement on behalf of the youngest survivor:. The District Attorney's Office made special note that the survivors received support from Victim Advocate Dona Reed and Witness Coordinator Kellie Navarro with the Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Assistance Center and anyone who had survived similar crimes can seek confidential support…. Jump to comments ↓.

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