Police increase patrol around suspect’s home
JANESVILLE Police are stepping up patrol around the home of the suspect in the city’s so-called serial rape case after someone spray painted the word “rape” on the garage door, Janesville Police Capt. Dan Davis said.
The vandalism occurred Tuesday night, three days after police arrested Michael R. Huber, 31, at his home, 2133 Ontario Drive, Janesville.
Huber remains in the Rock County Jail on a $110,000 cash bond after being charged with first-degree sexual assault and burglary. Police believe he committed all six home invasions between 1998 and 2005.
Fingerprint evidence linked him to a 1998 home invasion and rape, police said. Police learned Tuesday that Huber’s DNA matches DNA from a 2003 home invasion and rape, and police say DNA from the 2003 and 1998 cases match each other.
Additional official confirmation of a DNA match to the 2003 case will lead prosecutors to file charges in that incident, assistant district attorney Mary Bricco said in court Tuesday.
Huber’s wife told police she’s seen an increase in traffic driving past her home, and people have been shouting from their vehicles in front of the home, Davis said.
Davis said he doesn’t understand the thought process behind the vandalism.
“The bottom line is that Mr. Huber’s family’s been victimized as well. There’s really no sense in victimizing them further,” he said.
Police found the cap for the spray can, but they did not find any fingerprints, he said. Police found indications the vandal was wearing a glove, he said.
An extra patrol officer on each shift will be assigned to the neighborhood for the near future, he said.
“It would just seem to me that at some point there would be some human compassion, and people would understand that his family is going through a lot,” Davis said, “and doing this to them—if that’s how somebody’s trying to send a message to Mr. Huber—that’s kind of a twisted way of getting that.”

Mar 2, 2008 at 7:13 p.m.
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"THE EVIDENCE NEVER LIES!!!!!!!!!!!"
But the interpretation is subject to human error.
Mar 2, 2008 at 1:34 a.m.
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I've read enough already....... Time to face facts JPD did not solve this case it was the FBI if you had read the other articles you all would know that already and since the DNA and FINGERPRINTS have A match to this *&$@ bag I would have to say its only A matter of when the trial is and when the jury comes back with A GUILTY VERDICT!!!!!! Its just way too bad that we have to go to all the expenses of having A trail when all the evidence is there and thats the only thing that can not and will not lie,THE EVIDENCE NEVER LIES!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 2, 2008 at 12:57 a.m.
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Looks like he's already convicted in the court of public opinion.
Mar 1, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.
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As a victim of rape, I myself can't understand how a person, even family can sympathize with a brutal murderer of a woman's spirit. He kills every thought, idea, dream and confidents she once had in a few fleeting moments of an exercise of power and rule that he feels he must have over her to feel his manhood. He steals the normalcy she once had,now she spends her time looking over her shoulder. She wonders if people know her deep dark secret. If they knew would they think her an oddity? She will never be able to enjoy her time in solitude for fear of darkness creeping up on her. She will look at her daughter and be terrified for her. Worried that and praying that it won't happen to her.
This man can't possibly be allowed BAIL, can he? Yet they arrest and keep traffic violators in jail for what is truly an accident. Tell me how our justice system seems fair.
BEEN THERE!!!
Feb 29, 2008 at 3:48 p.m.
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Hey everyone, go a little easier on "unknown"...he or she may very well be dyslexic and may find it difficult spelling. If that's the case, I applaud that person for taking the time to learn to read and write and attempting to be a part of a written discussion. However, that said, to "unknown", you should really type your discussion in a word processing program and use your spell check...it is confusing to read your posts and, like everyone, you do have the right to state your piece.
Feb 29, 2008 at 1:23 p.m.
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majormojo-If Unknown is trying to make a point...not seeing through the rambling and atrocious spelling. Identical to his other blogs.
Feb 29, 2008 at 10:39 a.m.
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maybe "unknown" is my 7 year old child. She kind of writes like that>
Feb 29, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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Unknown-your writing is really hard to decipher. Maybe your too tired that late at night to be blogging. Whats the point of putting your opinions in here when they aren't even legible?
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:24 p.m.
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angus52245 says "I'm disappointed to hear that Janesville has reacted this way."
wakeupamerica says: "THANK YOU!!!! AMEN!!!! one of a few who get it." when someone states his disgust over the garage door defacing.
Those statements suggest that nearly every poster applauds those sick paint vandals. I saw the opposite. I'm sure not convinced that angus52245 can accuse "Janesville" of reacting this way...we don't even know if it was a Janesville resident. From the looks of most or all the posts here, everyone is sickened that the this mother and child has been terrorized by an INDIVIDUAL or INDIVIDUALS-but if it was the whole city of Janesville, you can be sure that someone would have noticed the crowd of 10's of thousands fighting over the spray paint can. I'm not nitpicking, either. If Huber should be considered innocent until proven guilty though evidence makes a strong suggestion, then JANESVILLE certainly should be afforded the same right.
I don’t think the Gazette is sensationalizing either, it looks like they are reporting the information they were given. If they didn’t, all stories would read, “Someone may have done something sometime, but probably not. Details when hell freezes over.” THEN listen to the complaints about our worthless newspaper.
Feb 28, 2008 at 8:59 p.m.
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I think that it needs to be stated, that this behavior isn't acceptable even if Mr. Huber is found guilty.
"Eye for and eye and the whole world goes blind..."
Feb 28, 2008 at 8:28 p.m.
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I don't know Mr. Huber, but I do know his wife. She does not deserve to be put into fear for her and her very young child's safety. Regardless of whether Mr. Huber committed these crimes (and until he is CONVICTED, he is considered innocent in this country), his family is also a victim. Put yourselves in his wife's shoes - I see little difference between making his wife fearful in her home and the fear that was obviously inflicted on the rapist's victims. In both cases, innocent people are involved. I'm disappointed to hear that Janesville has reacted this way.
Feb 28, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.
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SarahB
I believe that in order to get the partial print match to him they would have had to have his prints in the database. It states in another artcile that he was convicted on other charges unrelated to this so I do believe they had his prints on file already. But once again WE the public do NOT know all the facts.
Feb 28, 2008 at 6:53 p.m.
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Mel29: Are we sure Mr. Huber's prints were already in the corrections system? If so, you have brought up a major question and I am amazed that no one else (including me) has thought of it.
Feb 28, 2008 at 5:42 p.m.
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I read the editors notes on some these coments. He said that theres a lot of "passion" concerning this case. I'm not sure passion is the right word, anger or bitterness might describe it a little better. For those who have been victimized or know someone who has through these rapes, put yourself in the families shoes. You're talking to the family and friends as if they're the ones who commited the crime. Come on. Whether he is or is not guilty you wouldn't want to believe it either. For the family and friends, put yourself in the victoms shoes, if you've ever been wronged in your life, and I know you have, you got to understand that these people want, in a bad way, to see the man behind these crimes caught and when something like this comes out they can't help but want to believe it. I'm not sure that this coment option is such a good idea with a story like this. It makes the angry even angrier.
Feb 28, 2008 at 5:28 p.m.
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I'm glad some people have sense enough to recognize that his family are also victims. No one could possibly understand what these peoeple are going through.Imagnie finding out your spouce was capable of doing something like this? How would you feel I dont think anyone could possibly answer that until they are in this situation. I personally know this family and believe me I was completely shocked and still have a hard time believing it regardless of whatever so called evidence there is or isnt. It also amazes me that no one is wondering why it took them so long to get a fingerprint of someone whose fingerprints were already in the system? Seems to me there are alot of facts that WE the PUBLIC do not know and are quick to judge and the MEDIA is already portratying him as guilty. I wonder whatever happen to respobsible journalism? And to Innocent until proven guilty!!!
Feb 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.
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"Fingerprint evidence linked him to a 1998 home invasion and rape, police said. Police learned Tuesday that Huber’s DNA matches DNA from a 2003 home invasion and rape, and police say DNA from the 2003 and 1998 cases match each other."
I'm just curious wakeupamerica...how would you explain this?? Mistake maybe?? Yeah, perhaps on one case, but with multiple DNA matches, I find it hard to presume him innocent.
Also, before you go and call me a wacko or whatever, I truly do feel for his family, and I feel terribly that his bad decisions will reflect upon his family whether intended or not. I hope they get the professional help they are sure to need after this is all said and done.
Feb 28, 2008 at 4:43 p.m.
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You people are all forgetting the most important thing here. Number nothing has been proven in a court of Law. Remember the Duke Lacrosse players…Number 2 even if something is proved the family of criminal always suffers a lot. Spraying paint on a person private property is a real crime too
Feb 28, 2008 at 4:38 p.m.
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Perhaps the address is included to help identify the individual. I suppose it's possible that there could be more than one Michael Huber or whoever in the area.
Anyone who's going to go out of their way to vandalize his property is probably going get the address one way or another.
Feb 28, 2008 at 2:48 p.m.
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Bereal....yea no kidding...sorta like a rapist..huh
Feb 28, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.
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dvlwmn13 "WOW why punish his family for mistakes he might or might not have made???" Please tell me you had a brain laps. I agree LEAVE HIS FAMILY ALONE...but mistakes?!? Since when is a continual pattern of breaking into houses, raping women and LITTLE GIRLS a mistake. No punishment is enough for him. He is evil, period. I am sorry for the hell his family is going through...I hope they catch the idiots that tagged the house (he will never see it).
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:38 p.m.
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Why was his address advertised in the gazette? I know it's public record but most people would have taken the time to look for his home address. His wife and child have done nothing to deserve this.
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:17 p.m.
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The person who did this may have been one of his victims. This possibility may also mean that this person was damaged in such a way that she may feel this is her only way of retribution. Not saying it is right but i would understand if it was. She probably didn't know he had a wife and child and her thought process may have been throw for a loop when she was assaulted.
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:14 p.m.
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I like reading the comment section here. It gives me a feel for the maturity of the citizens of Janesville. Some of these comments show me some people have very little, or no maturity, respect, or responsibility. Moderating some of these comments out would give the readers a false idea that these people don't exist.
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:11 p.m.
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I love the way people try and force thier opinions on others. Kinda like a school yard bully.
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:09 p.m.
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This is horrible I know exactly how that family feels. My home got "tagged" when my "boyfriend" got in trouble. It was the most humiliating thing in my life. It also was for the elementary aged children in the house. How do you explain "prevert" written on your house to the kids on the school bus???? I don't care if he is guilty or innocent because either way he will get what he deserves....prison or freedom. As for his family. I hope they get the counseling and things they need to help them get through this. It is very traumatic for everyone involved. As for whoever tagged his home...you too will get what you deserve! I just hope you get more than the people that did my house got!
Feb 28, 2008 at 11:52 a.m.
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dvlwmn... THANK YOU!!!! AMEN!!!! one of a few who get it.
Feb 28, 2008 at 11:46 a.m.
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WOW why punish his family for mistakes he might or might not have made??? People really need to think before they act. I am disapointed that someone would tag his home like that. What about other kids in the neighborhood? Why subject them to that kind of vulgarity??
Feb 28, 2008 at 11:21 a.m.
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i will keep posting if i have to. why? it will be to help the people that are blined by the media. plus i guarentee if and only if he is... then what is sad is that the real crazy people will come and take matters into there own hand and that scares me. this family should not have to be afraid to live because of u uncaring people. the wackos are everywhere and you watch them come out when this all said and done. my god help u all!
Feb 28, 2008 at 11:09 a.m.
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His guilt or not is a side issue. The victims, the suspects family, and yes even the suspect need our prayers. The knucklehead/s who are giving the famliy such grief will need our prayers after they get a swift kick in the rear!
Feb 28, 2008 at 11:07 a.m.
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Guilty or not? This is up to the courts and jury. The DA has to prove his case beyond a reasonalbe doubt. I agree with others here, leave his family out. They did nothing. Those who did the spray painting, your going to get caught..
Feb 28, 2008 at 10:46 a.m.
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to ljs64-when he is convicted..and he will be...DNA...then we will see how "ignorant" I am. I have no doubt he will be found guilty. Wakupamerica-I feel sorry for you. I would like to see how many times you post after they find him guilty.
Feb 28, 2008 at 10:33 a.m.
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He is guilty dna n prints dont lie,he's gotta know he's goin down,IN MY OPINION HE SHOULD JUST MAN UP FOR ONCE IN HIS LIFE >>>STATE HIS GUILT TAKE WHAT HE"S GOT COMING SO THIS CAN END BEFORE DRAGGING HIS POOR FAMILY AND VICTIMS THROUGH THESE TRIALS.his family deserves police protection and i'm glad n gratefull the jpds again stepping it up a notch n keepin them safe
Feb 28, 2008 at 10:17 a.m.
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Hey leostime36, No one has been proven guilty of anything at this point. So your comment that "her husband is the rapist" is incorrect and ignorant. In this country we are "Innocent until Proven Guilty by a court of law"
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
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Leave his wife and kids out of it. Whether he's guilty or innocent remains to be seen but what is known now is that they are victims swept up in this insanity.
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:38 a.m.
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I would like to know what rocket scientist thinks doing that accomplishes anything. His wife is going through hell right now. She isn't at fault because her husband is a rapist. He isn't even at the home...the person doing the spraying is obviously braindead.
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