MA - Alleged Serial Rapist, Attorney Matthew Nilo, 35, Arrested Due To Genetic Genealogy, 2023 June 1

[Curiousobserver]

Imagine if this somehow gets dismissed… I would be willing to bet that he will sue any and every agency for defamation. This whole thing is immoral as is and I’m not a fan of him just getting away with any of this. I still believe if he truly wanted to clear his name and prove his innocence about any of this, he would just happily submit his DNA again.

He’s grody.

Sorry for no updates I have been in the process of moving cities/new home/basement renovations to flood damage. It’s been a crazy summer.. will update soon!

It's a delay tactic, as the CW attorney stated- How they got to his name isn't as important as the way they collected the confirmatory sample. Although one of the methods of getting to his name may be dismissed, they used 2 other methods. It is unlikely the judge would consider the use of the one method as fruit from a poison tree for the others. It is important to remember as well that DNA is not the only evidence they have. He was a suspect at the time the crimes occurred. The big show will be how they collected his DNA.

 

[clamshack]

Any updates?

 

[Yemelyan]

Any updates?

According to the court record, there is a conference to review status scheduled for 1/7/2026.

 

[alexwood]

Since his employer suspended him at the time of the initial indictments, my question is: how is he able to work, or get a new job?

Guess his apparently wealthy fiance is supporting him. If she's still hanging on.

 

[dotr]

• Jan. 08, 2026
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  Boston cold-case rape suspect says his DNA was taken illegally from fork he used

  A lawyer from New Jersey accused of raping several women in the mid-2000s is asking a judge to suppress critical evidence against him.

  www.masslive.com
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• ''Matthew Nilo stands during an appearance at Suffolk Superior Court, Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Boston. Nilo, a New Jersey lawyer already charged in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood about 15 years ago, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges stemming from a different series of sexual assaults in another area of the city that occurred at roughly the same time. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)AP''

''Attorneys for Matthew Nilo, a New Jersey lawyer prosecutors say they linked to a series of rapes in the North End and Charlestown in the mid-2000s, are asking a judge to suppress key DNA evidence.

The DNA evidence is critical to the case against Nilo. Prosecutors identified Nilo as a suspect after running DNA from the victims’ rape kits through several online databases. Nilo’s DNA was then obtained from a fork, a napkin and drinking glasses he used at a corporate event in New York City in April 2023.''

 

[Curiousobserver]

• Jan. 08, 2026
• 

  Boston cold-case rape suspect says his DNA was taken illegally from fork he used

  A lawyer from New Jersey accused of raping several women in the mid-2000s is asking a judge to suppress critical evidence against him.

  www.masslive.com
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• ''Matthew Nilo stands during an appearance at Suffolk Superior Court, Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Boston. Nilo, a New Jersey lawyer already charged in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood about 15 years ago, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges stemming from a different series of sexual assaults in another area of the city that occurred at roughly the same time. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)AP''

''Attorneys for Matthew Nilo, a New Jersey lawyer prosecutors say they linked to a series of rapes in the North End and Charlestown in the mid-2000s, are asking a judge to suppress key DNA evidence.

The DNA evidence is critical to the case against Nilo. Prosecutors identified Nilo as a suspect after running DNA from the victims’ rape kits through several online databases. Nilo’s DNA was then obtained from a fork, a napkin and drinking glasses he used at a corporate event in New York City in April 2023.''

Where is Batman when you need him...

 

[alexwood]

Nilo's case will be back in Court on Friday, September 18, 2026, for a status hearing on discovery. No trial date has been set, and Nilo (who is free on bail) has pleaded not guilty.
FBI used prohibited genealogy site in Boston rape investigation, defense lawyer claims


"But Nilo’s attorneys say the seizure of the items and subsequent search of his DNA was unlawful, and a violation of his rights under the U.S. Constitution and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
'At the time of the search, Nilo was not under arrest, and there was no probable cause or even reasonable suspicion to seize and search items with his bodily fluids,' the motion reads."

"The motion also asks a judge to suppress evidence of the subsequent search of Nilo’s DNA through online databases. 'Nilo had a subjective expectation of privacy in any data, DNA, and information unlawfully seized from him,' the filing reads. 'Society would recognize this expectation of privacy as reasonable, where society would not believe the police are entitled to follow a person into a private establishment, and seize their silverware, dining plates, glass and napkin in order to secure bodily fluids to obtain DNA.'”
Boston cold-case rape suspect says his DNA was taken illegally from fork he used

 

[momsof3]

Does anyone know if this guy is practicing law? Or working at all? This is one of those cases that really gets under my skin. How is he out on bail? I admit I would feel much better if his smug self was stripped of any social status associated with being a practicing attorney at the very least since he is out on bail, delay, delay, delaying the trial. Maybe that naive (sucker) of a girlfriend is supporting him because, what? The DNA is a mistake three times?

Answered my own question - this article says “former lawyer” FBI used prohibited genealogy site in Boston rape investigation, defense lawyer claims

 

[Deleted member 212413]

Nilo's case will be back in Court on Friday, September 18, 2026, for a status hearing on discovery. No trial date has been set, and Nilo (who is free on bail) has pleaded not guilty.
FBI used prohibited genealogy site in Boston rape investigation, defense lawyer claims


"But Nilo’s attorneys say the seizure of the items and subsequent search of his DNA was unlawful, and a violation of his rights under the U.S. Constitution and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights.
'At the time of the search, Nilo was not under arrest, and there was no probable cause or even reasonable suspicion to seize and search items with his bodily fluids,' the motion reads."

"The motion also asks a judge to suppress evidence of the subsequent search of Nilo’s DNA through online databases. 'Nilo had a subjective expectation of privacy in any data, DNA, and information unlawfully seized from him,' the filing reads. 'Society would recognize this expectation of privacy as reasonable, where society would not believe the police are entitled to follow a person into a private establishment, and seize their silverware, dining plates, glass and napkin in order to secure bodily fluids to obtain DNA.'”
Boston cold-case rape suspect says his DNA was taken illegally from fork he used

More than 9 months away... ugh.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

To all of the victims, it would not be right to ask you to endlessly keep fighting for justice or to always stay strong, because you have already lived with this for too long. I hope for justice for you, and healing and peace. No matter how long this trial takes, know that there are many people who fully support you, believe you, and hope the best for you.

 

[Curiousobserver]

His DNA matches. If the defense can't argue that the facts are untrue, then they must argue that the facts were improperly obtained. Its a specious argument however, because even if the Heritage search is ruled improper, this was only one part of the genealogy searches, giving the police the probable cause to obtain his DNA at the event location. Massachusetts law seems very clear that venues like the one where Nilo's company had their event are public spaces, and the fact that the FBI was able to get agents inside means someone from the venue invited them in.

 

[Madison1905]

His DNA matches. If the defense can't argue that the facts are untrue, then they must argue that the facts were improperly obtained. Its a specious argument however, because even if the Heritage search is ruled improper, this was only one part of the genealogy searches, giving the police the probable cause to obtain his DNA at the event location. Massachusetts law seems very clear that venues like the one where Nilo's company had their event are public spaces, and the fact that the FBI was able to get agents inside means someone from the venue invited them in.

Why would the FBI need an invite to be let in if it’s a public location? I imagined it in my head that they had an agent(s) dress in civilian clothing watching him dispose of his trashy DNA (no pun intended) and collecting it from a public trash can. I kind of pictured it as the FBI just being coy and not needing an invite.

Now if it was a private event in a public location that required names on a list upon entry then I could understand the need for an invite.

Based on the research I’ve done into finding out his current home address - I can say in confidence SHE purchased a VERY large roof to protect his head (and hers I suppose) outside of Boston. There’s zero chance he is employed (right?) by anybody right now -unless it’s a position her family offered him. I want to say they purchased and moved into a home within two weeks (might even be less I’d have to check) after the media caught wind of his story.

 

[CalmSeas]

DBM

 

[Curiousobserver]

Why would the FBI need an invite to be let in if it’s a public location? I imagined it in my head that they had an agent(s) dress in civilian clothing watching him dispose of his trashy DNA (no pun intended) and collecting it from a public trash can. I kind of pictured it as the FBI just being coy and not needing an invite.

Now if it was a private event in a public location that required names on a list upon entry then I could understand the need for an invite.

Based on the research I’ve done into finding out his current home address - I can say in confidence SHE purchased a VERY large roof to protect his head (and hers I suppose) outside of Boston. There’s zero chance he is employed (right?) by anybody right now -unless it’s a position her family offered him. I want to say they purchased and moved into a home within two weeks (might even be less I’d have to check) after the media caught wind of his story.

The defense could argue the FBI unlawfully entered the private establishment, but there is no way they could have acted to obtain his utensils unless the people operating that establishment knew they were there and allowed it- thus the invite

and for the record, if that were my daughter I would kidnap her and move to a deserted island to keep them apart

 

[Madison1905]

The defense could argue the FBI unlawfully entered the private establishment, but there is no way they could have acted to obtain his utensils unless the people operating that establishment knew they were there and allowed it- thus the invite

and for the record, if that were my daughter I would kidnap her and move to a deserted island to keep them apart

For the record, you’re great. I don’t think I’d handle it as nicely as you though. I would send my daughter to a hole digging camp for brats.