The special prosecutor handling the child molestation case against Joseph Wilper, contested requests by the defense for concurrent sentencing on the six felony sex offenses Wilper was convicted of in October, saying Wilper’s lack of accountability for the rape of his daughter justified the 27.5 year sentence.
He was arrested and charged in October 2023 with rape, criminal sodomy, aggravated incest and indecent liberties with a child under the age of 14. Special Counsel, Dan Dunbar, says the primary offense in this case is either the rape or the aggravated criminal sodomy and both offenses were level one person felonies and with Wilper’s criminal history, the sentence came out at 27 1/2 years; which is what the state was requesting.
Dunbar maintained in the motion Wilper failed to accept responsibility for his criminal conduct, saying Wilper testified he did not feel fondling and touching of his daughter was wrong because it was more like a “boyfriend/girlfriend” relationship. He adds that that type of behavior and rationalization is beyond comprehension.
Wilper’s sentencing was continued to an unspecified date due to a scheduling conflict with the defense counsel.
