Teens Charged in 90-Year-Old Woman's Rape

DETROIT - Two teens are charged in a brutal attack on a 90-year-old woman.  Police say they forced their way into the senior's home and raped her.

A news conference was held on the very street where the crime happened.  Two suspects' pictures were posted on a board on the streets that the police chief says they will never see again.

The recording of the 90-year-old rape victim was played.  She thanked family, friends and neighbors for helping her get through the last 18 days.

"My heart is breaking.  My family's heart is breaking," said the victim's sister.  She keeping close tabs on what happens to the three suspects.

18-year-old Anthony Hardy and 17-year-old Maurice Randall are accused of raping a 90-year-old woman.  A 15-year-old is also charged with helping break into her home.

"Age does not matter.  They know right from wrong.  15, 17 and 18, they know right from wrong," the sister said.

On the very street where it happened, dozens of Detroiters were surrounded by police.  Unity.  Call it taking back their streets.  Call it ownership.  For police, it's become personal.

"We're here to serve notice that this is not the end of a case, but this is the beginning of how police work and the community is going to be going forward in the city of Detroit," said Interim Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee.

"They don't know how they have torn the hearts of all my family.  We... never anticipated anything like this," said the victim's cousin.

"I thank God for everyone that has helped our family.  We need it, and may more neighborhoods work together for justice," said the sister.

Hardy and Randall will next appear in court on September ninth.