'South Hill rapist' Kevin Coe poised to be released after decades in custody

'South Hill rapist' Kevin Coe poised to be released after decades in custody

The infamous "South Hill rapist" who stoked fear throughout Spokane starting in the late 1970s is set to be released from his civil commitment at McNeil Island.

‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe could soon be released - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – One of Spokane’s most notorious criminals could soon be released from the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. An Aug. 28 email from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services sent to state lawmakers said Kevin Coe, 78, is scheduled for an unconditional release hearing on Oct. 2 Coe, referred to in media reports as the “South Hill Rapist,” was accused of a string of violent rapes that terrorized Sp…