Man convicted on multiple sexual assault charges after ‘powerful testimony’ by victim
Donald Desmarais of Concord has been found guilty on multiple sexual assault charges following a trial in the Hillsborough County Superior Court – Northern District. A jury convicted Desmarias on Friday of one count of Pattern Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, one count of Aggravated Felonious Se
MANCHESTER, NH – Donald Desmarais of Concord has been found guilty on multiple sexual assault charges following a trial in the Hillsborough County Superior Court – Northern District. A jury convicted Desmarais on Friday of one count of Pattern Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, one count of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, one count of Felonious Sexual Assault, and one count of Indecent Exposure.
The investigation, led by Detective Canada Castricone of the Manchester Police Department, revealed that Desmarais began assaulting the victim when she was only 7 years old, with the abuse continuing for approximately 9-10 months.
During the trial, the victim provided powerful testimony, stating that she “wanted to be a hero and wanted to stop Desmarais from doing the same thing in the future.” Her courage in coming forward and testifying about these traumatic events was noted throughout the proceedings.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant County Attorney Alexander Gatzoulis and Assistant County Attorney Laura Del Camp.
Desmarais faces potential sentences of:
- 25 years to life in the New Hampshire State Prison for Pattern Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault
- 10 to 30 years for Felonious Sexual Assault; and
- 3½ to 7 years for Indecent Exposure
Sentencing is scheduled for May 15, 2025.