Man jailed for 18 years for raping woman in Alton
He was also convicted of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour
Last updated 12th Mar 2025
A man has been jailed for 18 years after he raped and assaulted a woman in Alton.
3\1 year old Elijah Mochia, of no fixed address, attacked and assaulted the woman multiple times during their six month relationship.
Winchester Crown Court heard that from an early stage the relationship was dominated by the violent and controlling behaviour of Mochia.
He made her sign written contracts in relation to her behaviour and physically assaulted her over a six-month period.
Mochia put his hands around her throat, punched her in the ribs and bit her ear. He also threatened her with scissors.
He was arrested by officers and later charged with:
• Three counts of rape – one being a multiple incident count
• One count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
• One count of controlling and coercive behaviour
Mochia refused to attend court and the trial went ahead in his absence. He was found guilty by a jury and was jailed for a total of 18 years, with an extended licence period of eight years, on Friday 28 February.
He will remain on the sexual offenders register for the rest of his life.
Acting Detective Sergeant Bethan Hastelow, from CID, said: “Firstly, I would like to praise the victim in this case for her bravery and courage throughout the investigation and trial in extremely challenging circumstances.
“This was a horrifying campaign of violence and controlling behaviour which has had a long-lasting impact on the woman involved.
“Mochia is a dangerous and manipulative offender and I hope that now he is in prison, she is able to try and move forward and rebuild her life.
“No-one should have to feel in fear of their safety and everyone should feel safe and protected within our communities and violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
“I hope this case sends a clear message to those who commit violent and sexual offences, you will be pursued, we will catch you and you will be dealt with robustly.”