Kevin Coe, known as Spokane’s ‘South Hill Rapist’, has been released from state custody after more than four decades behind bars and in civil commitment.

He was released on Thursday, and state officials say he will move to an adult family home in Federal Way.

Coe, who is now 78 years old, was convicted of one rape but is suspected of being linked to more than 40 others in the late 1970s and early 1908s.

State experts have determined that he no longer meets the criteria for civil commitment as a sexually violent predator.

“We do not have any say in the release of Kevin Coe, and we understand the sensitivity surrounding this matter,” wrote Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in a statement. “We acknowledge the community concerns regarding his potential placement in Federal Way. Mr. Coe is

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