DA: Two Men Convicted of Rape in South Knoxville

Donjae Demarco Bell, 31 and Cornelius Alvino, 30 (Courtesy: DA Charme Allen's Office)

DA: Two Men Convicted of Rape in South Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of raping a woman at a home in South Knoxville.

Thirty-one year old Donjae (Don – JAY) Bell was convicted of two counts of aggravated rape, and 30-year-old Cornelius Alvino plead guilty to rape.

Investigators say the two approached a woman at the Cotton Eyed Joe in April of 2023 then took an Uber to the residence on Woodlawn Pike.

Shortly after their arrival, investigators say Bell and Alvino raped the victim.

Bell is due for sentencing in January; he is facing 15 to 25 years in prison. Alvino has already been sentenced to 17 years behind bars.

Donjae Demarco Bell, 31 and Cornelius Alvino, 30 (Courtesy: DA Charme Allen’s Office)

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DA: Two Men Convicted of Rape in South Knoxville

Donjae Demarco Bell, 31 and Cornelius Alvino, 30 (Courtesy: DA Charme Allen's Office)

DA: Two Men Convicted of Rape in South Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of raping a woman at a home in South Knoxville.

Thirty-one year old Donjae (Don – JAY) Bell was convicted of two counts of aggravated rape, and 30-year-old Cornelius Alvino plead guilty to rape.

Investigators say the two approached a woman at the Cotton Eyed Joe in April of 2023 then took an Uber to the residence on Woodlawn Pike.

Shortly after their arrival, investigators say Bell and Alvino raped the victim.

Bell is due for sentencing in January; he is facing 15 to 25 years in prison. Alvino has already been sentenced to 17 years behind bars.

Donjae Demarco Bell, 31 and Cornelius Alvino, 30 (Courtesy: DA Charme Allen’s Office)