Man who raped, stabbed Gwinnett teen sentenced – 95.5 WSB

Iona tied up the girl, then sexually assaulted her and stabbed her multiple times during the incident.

He fled and the girl was able to get help. The girl survived after several surgeries.

After her prison sentence, Iona will spend five years on parole and must register as a sex offender.

Iona also pleaded guilty to other charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, rape, child molestation and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony.

“This should be a warning to our young people to be wary,” Gatson said. “As this case demonstrates, not everyone you meet on social media has your best interests at heart. »

According to a press release from the prosecution, the victim met Iona on SnapChat. In February 2022, the teenager agreed to have the accused visit her at a house in Hoschton. The accused arrived with rolls of duct tape, rope and a knife. He tied the teenager's hands and covered her mouth with duct tape, then raped her. During the sexual assault, he began stabbing the teenager in the face, torso, neck, legs and arms. He then fled.

The teenager managed to crawl to her phone and call for help.

The statement said police were able to identify the accused from a photo on SnapChat of the teen. Police searched Iona's car and found duct tape and rope, as well as blood.

During the plea, the teen told the judge that she had just graduated from high school and considered it a blessing to be alive.

The teen underwent several surgeries and physical therapy and is now able to walk.