Matias Reyes is a convicted criminal known for his involvement in the 1989 rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, New York City. This case gained significant media attention and became a focal point in discussions about wrongful convictions and the criminal justice system. Reyes was later linked to the crime through DNA evidence. In 2002, Reyes confessed to the attack, claiming he acted alone. His confession led to the exoneration of the Central Park Five, a group of teenagers wrongfully convicted in connection with the case. This event highlighted issues of police misconduct and the reliability of eyewitness testimony.