# Man gets 25 years for 2001 Bronx rape solved by DNA genealogy

> DNA genealogy identifies rapist in 2001 Bronx college rape case after 22 years
- Title: Man gets 25 years for 2001 Bronx rape solved by DNA genealogy
- Summary: DNA genealogy identifies rapist in 2001 Bronx college rape case after 22 years DNA genealogy technology helped identify and convict Jancys Santiago for 2001…
- Keywords: jancys santiago, dna genealogy, bronx, college student, rape, cold case, new york city, sex offender, bronx district attorney, justice department, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/man-sentenced-raping-college-student-bronx-2001-thanks-dna-technology-advancements/19847306
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jancys santiago, dna genealogy, bronx, college student, rape, cold case, new york city, sex offender, bronx district attorney, justice department, news, local
## DNA breakthrough
Jancys Santiago sentenced to 25 years for 2001 Bronx college student rape

> This decision was more than 20 years in the making
## Cold case solved
DNA genealogy matched profiles from 2001 and 2000 rapes to identify Santiago

> Unfortunately, at the time, the DNA profile could not be linked to a specific individual
## Survivor's story
Katy Vicchitto, rape survivor, says trauma affects every aspect of her life

> My experience as a survivor of a sexual assault affects every aspect of my life
## Justice delayed
Santiago's DNA profile matched to victim's neighbor in 2001 rape case

> She survived, and she is here with us today
## Funding boost
Bronx DA received $500,000 grant to reexamine cold cases using DNA technology

> This process led investigators to only one man. Jancys Santiago
## Key takeaway

DNA genealogy technology helped identify and convict Jancys Santiago for 2001 rape of college student in Bronx