Lexington Co. men sentenced in violent rape and robbery case
(Source: Gray News, file)
By Jazmine Greene | April 23, 2021 at 5:56 PM EDT - Updated April 23 at 5:56 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two Lexington County men have been sentenced to several years in prison after being convicted for their role in a violent rape and robbery that occurred in West Columbia.
Christopher Cooper has been sentenced to life in prison. He has been convicted of 1st-degree burglary, kidnapping, armed robbery, 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Craig Cooper has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. He pled guilty 2nd-degree violent burglary, kidnapping, armed robbery, 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.