SPOKANE, Wash. — Nearly five decades after his alleged first attack, victims have mixed emotions about the potential release of convicted rapist Kevin Coe.

The thought of Coe's release has sparked fear and anger from many within the Spokane community. However, the victims who spoke about the case say they have known about the possible release for months. They say they feel okay with his release due to where he is going and his current condition.

"I am trying to change my mindset, I am trying to justify it with the fact that he is old and will not be doing anything," Julie Harmia said. Harmia first shared her story with KXLY in 2006. She is the only conviction in this case that withstood appeals. She and her husband had just moved to the neighborhood days before she was raped.

Harmia say

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