There is a question here....if this is all intended as a defense tactic. And you have to wonder if he was studying the religion prior to his act.
Probably a defense against all the Muslim rapists in prison with him. Probably asked them for protection from the other rapists, and said “are you a Muslim”? He says no, then tries to convert.
This guy won’t get out it’s ridiculous to think that just because he’s Muslim he will be offered special treatment.
What prison is he in, lets see if we can find the population of each religious denomination. If it’s the biggest group then I’m sure I’m right.