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Man sentenced to nearly 16 years for assaults that left twin sons with dozens of fractures
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
A Ramsey County man will be spending the rest of the decade and then some behind bars for assaults that left his 3-month-old twin sons with 60 fractures.
A judge on Monday sentenced 20-year-old Dylan Raymond Strain to nearly 16 years (189 months) in prison, giving him consecutive terms for the...
Key takeaway RELATED: Charges: Father causes 60 fractures, other injuries to 3-month-old twin sons Charging documents filed last year state that Child Protective Services called St.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The severity of the sentence handed down to Dylan Raymond Strain reflects the gravity of the harm inflicted on his twin sons, and the long-term consequences for the family and community are significant. As the twins continue to receive medical care and support, the focus will shift to ensuring they receive the necessary resources to recover from their physical and emotional trauma. The fact that Strain's own family members, including his grandmother, expressed concerns about his ability to care for the children raises questions about the role of family and community in preventing such tragedies. In Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities area, organizations that provide support for families and victims of domestic violence will likely be watching this case closely, and may be called upon to provide services to the twins and their family as they navigate the healing process.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Ramsey County man will be spending the rest of the decade and then some behind bars for assaults that left his 3-month-old twin sons with 60 fractures.
A judge on Monday sentenced 20-year-old Dylan Raymond Strain to nearly 16 years (189 months) in prison, giving him consecutive terms for the...
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