Muller Gets 11 Years to Life for 1993 Assault

Matthew Muller, the convicted kidnapper featured in Netflix’s 'American Nightmare,' pleaded guilty to the 1993 kidnapping and sexual assault of a female camper near Folsom Lake when he was 16. The cold case was solved after new evidence linked Muller to the crime, leading to his admission of guilt in correspondence with law enforcement. This assault marked the beginning of a series of violent offenses by Muller, including the 2015 kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins. Muller is already serving lengthy federal and state sentences for his previous convictions, and his newest sentence of 11 years to life will be served consecutively with those. Investigators credit collaboration between law enforcement and victims for uncovering Muller’s broader pattern of predatory behavior. Authorities are continuing to examine more cold cases potentially linked to Muller.