MADISON, Wis. — A sexual assault kit led to the conviction of a Madison man, the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Thursday.
Kevin McDowell, 39, was convicted last week of second-degree sexual assault by use of force in connection to an assault that occurred in 2017. The victim went to a hospital after the assault and an examination was conducted.
DOJ officials said McDowell’s DNA from the sexual assault kit in that case matched DNA from another kit that was tested as part of the state’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
“This conviction was possible because of the brave survivor and dedicated investigators and prosecutors who fought for justice,” Attorney General Josh Kaul said. “Thank you to everyone who helped bring the defendant to justice in this case.”
McDowell will be sentenced at a future date.
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