 The statute of limitations in New York State has since been changed, however it cannot be applied retroactively for the rapes.There is no statute of limitations, however, on homicides, and therefore, Sanchez was prosecuted for the killings of Yalem, Mazur and Diver.On May 17, 2007, Sanchez pleaded guilty to the murders of Yalem, Mazur, and Diver in a surprise confession.