Dion Sentenced in Rape, Murder of Bonnie Craig

Kenneth Dion, 42, has been sentenced to 124 years for abducting, raping and murdering the 18 year old on her way to school.

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Story Created: Nov 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Nov 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM AKDT

It was a maximum sentence on Monday for Kenneth Dion, the man convicted of raping and murdering UAA student Bonnie Craig more than 17 years ago.

Dion was sentenced to 124 years for abducting the 18 year old on her way to school and driving her to McHugh Creek where she was raped and murdered. Craig’s body was found floating in the water.

The murder went unsolved until five years ago when a DNA match was made between Dion and the crime scene. An Anchorage jury convicted Dion of first-degree murder and sexual assault last year.

The judge agreed to give Dion the maximum sentence under the law but he also said Dion should have the opportunity for parole. Dion is 42 years old and would be in his 80s, if released

Craig’s mother, Karen Foster, said she was happy with the sentence and glad that the “final chapter” on the case had ended.

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Mr. Notable said on Friday, Mar 16 at 2:44 PM

Mikey, what's funny? get class. This is a travesty. period.

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j.l. said on Tuesday, Nov 1 at 3:06 PM

i met mrs. karen foster-campbell in 2006 at my place of employment, and she was a very wonderful person. i'm thankful i had the chance to meet her and offer her consolation. no parent has to go though this for over a decade. i side with her 100% on this.

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mikey372002 said on Tuesday, Nov 1 at 10:27 AM

good to see that trash has been kept off the streets, I am sure he will make someone a good wife in jail. Ha Ha Ha

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