In a shocking turn of events, Chinese restaurant owner Li Duanjie, infamously referred to as the “bad breath rapist,” was apprehended in California after nearly 17 years on the run. During his court hearing on August 17, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The trial, which spanned several weeks, revealed many previously unknown details about the case, including the brutal circumstances surrounding his assault on a female employee and how he lived a luxurious life in San Francisco, complete with a wealthy girlfriend and a $4.3 million home during his years of fleeing. Today, we dive deep into this unsettling tale that has captured the attention of the entire nation, exploring the intricacies of the “bad breath rapist escape case.”