OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) - A Gresham man was found guilty of kidnapping and raping two women by a Clackamas County jury on Tuesday.

Julio Escamilla-Ramos, 31, was convicted on several charges including first degree kidnapping and first degree rape.

Police say in August 2023 Escamilla-Ramos offered a ride to a 38-year-old woman who was walking home from an event in Molalla.

Instead of taking her home, he took her to a remote location, raped her and left her there.

The second incident involved a 22-year-old woman who had dated Escamilla-Ramos.

Police say he bought her clothes to wear to a party and demanded sex afterward. He then raped her when she refused.

The woman was able to escape, but Escamilla-Ramos followed her home. Her family called the police and he was detained until office

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