A serial rapist, known as “Bolder than Most,” has been released from prison and is now enrolled in an outpatient program, despite opposition from his surviving victims. Alvin Ray Quarles was convicted of raping four women and assaulting over a dozen others in California between 1987 and 1988. He would often force men to watch as he sexually assaulted their partners and ordered them to perform sex acts under duress.
Quarles was sentenced to 50 years in state prison, but after serving 25 years, he was transferred to a sex offender treatment program at Coalinga State Hospital. He was diagnosed with sexual sadism disorder, voyeuristic disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.
Despite his release from the treatment program, Quarles will be under 24/7 supervision at an outpatient facility in Campo. He will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life and will be monitored through GPS tracking. His release conditions also include the presence of law enforcement or security guards on site.
Quarles’ victims are outraged by his release and believe he poses a significant risk to the community. “If the chance comes, he will take it,” said Mary Taylor, one of Quarles’ victims. “I’m really concerned about members of the community who could be at risk,” added her husband, Stephen Taylor.
The release of Quarles has sparked anger and fear among his victims, who feel that they were betrayed by the justice system. “They told me I wouldn’t have to worry about him in my lifetime, and you put your faith in that, and for the last 10 years I’ve been trying to keep him from getting out,” said Cynthia Medina, another victim of Quarles. “As his survivor, it doesn’t make me feel very good at all.”