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Leon Wiley Admits He Raped His Minor Step-Daughter for Years But Says Jury Was Wrong to Convict Him

June 28, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Leon Norman Wiley in court this afternoon. The judge denied a motion for a new trial. (© FlaglerLive)

Leon Norman Wiley Jr., 54, was found guilty by a jury of raping his stepdaughter since she was 12, but he argued today that he was owed a new trial because none of the abuse took place in Flagler County. The judge rejected the argument. Wiley is to be sentenced Friday to what may amount to life in prison.

Palm Coast’s Sean Farrelly Sentenced to 30 Years In a Federal Case Misleadingly Termed ‘Sex Trafficking Of A Minor’

April 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Sean Patrick Farrelly.

A federal judge sentenced Sean Patrick Farrelly, the former Palm Coast resident, to 30 years in prison for having enticed his girlfriend’s adopted daughter with money, alcohol, drugs and gifts a girl to have sex with him. Federal authorities classify the case as “sex trafficking.” Court proceedings shows otherwise–that Farrelly was a standard, brutal predator who cultivated a victim under his roof, fitting the profile of most sex crimes against children.

Palm Coast’s Elijah Hudson, 24, Is Arrested on 17 Felony Charges of Possession and Transmission of Child Sexual Abuse Videos

February 18, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Elijah Hudson.

Elijah De’Shawn Hudson, a 24-year-old resident of 21 Rymen Lane in Palm Coast, faces 17 felony charges of possession of images or videos of sexual abuse of children, including second-degree felony charges of transmission of images of sexual abuse of minors. He’s being held at the Flagler County jail on $255,000 bond.

Instead of 5 Years in Prison, Ex-Captain’s BBQ Manager Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Sex With a Minor

February 8, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Brandin M. Deoliveira in court this afternoon as the victim's mother, Zoomed in on the screen to his right, spoke her statement to him. (© FlaglerLive)

The sentence, negotiated with the victim’s family, was a significant reduction from the lowest-permissible sentence Deoliveira was facing, and the sort of sentence typically pronounced in such cases locally: at least five and a half years in prison, and a maximum of 15 years.

Edgar Alloway Jr., 77, Arrested at His Palm Coast Home Over a Dozen Images of Child Abuse

February 1, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

A sheriff's deputy leads away 77-year-old Edgar Alloway from his home.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Edgar Leon Alloway Jr., a 77-year-old resident of 18 Banton Lane in Palm Coast, faces 12 third-degree felony counts of possession of images of sexual abuse.

After Molesting Her Mother Years Ago, Palm Coast Man, 70, Accused of Molesting Her Daughter, 15

January 14, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

James Lee McIntire.

James Lee McIntire of Florida Park Drive in Palm Coast faces a second-degree felony charge of molestation of a girl who’d been in his charge and who stayed with him every summer for 10 years.

16-Year-Old Flagler Beach Boy Faces 11 Counts of Possession and Promotion of Child Sexual Abuse Images

December 7, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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A 16-year-old Flagler Palm Coast High School student and resident of North Daytona Avenue in Flagler Beach faces 11 felony counts of possessing and promoting images of child sexual abuse following an investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Charles Swindell, Felon Who Threatened to Burn His Mother and Did Burn a Child, Arrested for Raping Girl

November 24, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Charles Swindell has had frequent bookings at the Flagler County jail since 2013.

Charles G. Swindell, a 50-year-old resident of Palm Coast, has a long and violent history, particularly with his own family–his mother and his children. But he’s served relatively little time in jail for his felony and misdemeanor convictions since 2013. That may change with his most serious charge yet: raping a child entrusted to him.

Aaron Carpenter, 43, Faces Child Rape Charges Involving Girl Since She Was 12, Last Meeting Her at Palm Coast Hotel

October 8, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Aaron Duane Carpenter.

Aaron Duane Carpenter, 43, is at the Flagler County jail on a first-degree rape charge involving a girl over whom he had custody. Carpenter blamed the girl for his behavior, saying “it just happened.”

Former Star Teacher at Palm Coast’s Imagine School Is Indicted on Child Porn Charges in Oregon

September 29, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Brett Cunningham as he learned of his National Teacher of the Year award at Imagine School at Town Center in 2013. (© FlaglerLive)

Brett Cunningham, a former elementary school teacher at Imagine School at Town Center in Palm Coast, was indicted in Oregon last week on charges of allegedly possessing and duplicating child pornography.

Palm Coast Parent Faces Numerous Charges of Raping His Pre-Teen Children

July 1, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Brian Scott Wirth.

Brian Scott Wirth, a 39-year-old resident of Palm Coast’s R-Section, faces three capital charges and two first degree felony charges of rape and is being held on $875,000 bond at the Flagler County jail.

66-Year-Old Scientist Arrested on Charges of Drugging and Raping Runaway Juvenile Girls

June 23, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

George Arthur Proulx.

George Arthur Proulx, 66, is accused of taking four girls ages 15 to 18, missing from Volusia County, to his Palm Coast house for sex after plying them with drugs. He was about to travel to Thailand when he was arrested.

5th District Court Affirms Convictions of Sex Offenders Shaun Whitt and Ex-Bunnell Cop Mike Stavris

May 27, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Michael Stavris in court proceedings in 2016. (© FlaglerLive)

In a trio of decisions today, the Fifth District Court of Appeal let stand convictions of Sean Whitt, who is serving a life term for raping an 11 year old, and Michael Stavris, who is serving 15 years on charges of felony child abuse, stalking and impersonating a child.

Palm Coast Man Accused of Raping Girl, 16, Denies Having Sex With Her Despite DNA Evidence

May 13, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Kwentel Moultrie.

Kwentel Lakelvrick Moultrie, 21, of Palm Coast, seemed to borrow the argument of another man on trial for having sex with a minor the week detectives interviewed Moultrie, claiming he never touched his 16-year-old victim.

500 Images and Videos of Child Sexual Abuse Found in 46-Year-Old Palm Coast Man’s Tablet

May 11, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Mario Arter.

The investigation reveals the extent to which law enforcement and at least some online platforms and internet service providers are cooperating with police to tip off, track down and facilitate investigations of individuals involved in child exploitation or abuse.

15-Year-Old Mondex Boy Arrested on Child Porn Charges in Isolated Example of Rampant Crisis

February 26, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The boy's computer. (FCSO)

The 15-year-old boy had allegedly produced child pornography, exploiting a child known familiarly to him, and traded and sold images or videos, knowing it was wrong, for “a couple of hundred” dollars.

Jury Doesn’t Buy “Outlandish” Conspiracy Theory and Convicts 54 Year Old Mondex Man of Sex With Minor

February 19, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Tonda Royal was 52 when a 16-year-old Mondex girl accused him of raping her. He claimed the only way his DNA was in her is because another woman took his used condom and handed it to her to implicate him.

Catholic Leaders Promised Transparency About Child Abuse. In Florida and Elsewhere, They Haven’t Delivered.

February 2, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Where's the transparency? (Ian Sane)

After decades of shielding the identities of accused child abusers from the public, many Catholic leaders are now releasing lists of their names. But the lists are inconsistent, incomplete and omit key details.

Lance Mussack, 41, of Flagler Beach, Arrested on Child Porn Charge

January 13, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Lance C. Mussack, 41, was incarcerated on a felony charge of possession of child pornography–alleged images of his girlfriend’s pre-pubescent child, taken while she was asleep.

Victor Williams, 43, Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex With 16-Year-Old Boy, and Hears Furious Earful From His Victim

January 13, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Victor Williams. He was defended by Assistant Public Defender Regina Nunnally. (© FlaglerLive)

Victor Williams was defiant to the end at his sentencing, while the victim’s 50-minute testimony described Williams as a “monster” who caused the victim’s life to spiral into depression, drugs, suicidal thoughts and self-loathing.

A Convicted Attempted Murderer Freed 13 Years Ago Will Go Back to Prison on Sex Charges Involving 15-Year-Old Cousin

December 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Elijach Jackson was found guilty on both counts of trying to lure an underage girl for sex and sending her 'material harmful to minors'--a picture of his erect penis. (© FlaglerLive)

A jury took just 20 minutes to find Elijah Jackson, 51, guilty of sending a lewd picture of himself to his 15-year-old cousin and luring her for sex while he lived with his adult girlfriend of 12 years.

Prosecution Seeks To Take Picture of Defendant’s Erect Penis. Judge Says No. Twice.

December 16, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Elijah Jackson, right, with his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Alex Smith-Johnson, in court during jury selection this morning. (© FlaglerLive)

51-year-old Elijah Jackson’s trial began in Bunnell this morning. He faces accusations of transmitting an image of his penis to his 15-year-old cousin. The prosecution on two occasions sought to have Jackson’s penis photographed while erect, for comparative purposes.

Jury Finds Victor Williams, 43, Guilty of Lesser Charge In Case of Sex and Drugs With Boy, 16

October 25, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Victor Williams was on the stand for two and a half hours today. (© FlaglerLive)

Victor Williams of Palm Coast faces up to 15 years in prison. He would have faced life in prison on the more serious charge. The five-day trial hinged on whether Williams had impaired the boy with alcohol and Xanax when they had sex.

Victor Williams’s Odd Defense: The 16-Year-Old Boy Was Drugged When They Had Sex, But Not Impaired

October 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The fate of Victor Williams, who is sitting next to Assistant Public Defender Reginal Nunnally, largely rests on the testimony of Daniel Buffington, the pharmacologist piped in from his office during today's testimony, and on whether the jury will believe Buffington's analysis of impairment. (© FlaglerLive)

Victor Williams, 43, says he never drugged the 16-year-old boy he had sex with at his house, and that all acts were consensual. The boy’s account differs, but a pharmacologist says there was little evidence of impairment.

Now 17, Boy Recalls From the Stand Night of Alleged Rape By 42-Year-Old Man Who Says It Was all Consensual

October 22, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Victor Williams with his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Regina Nunnally. (© FlaglerLive)A

Victor Williams faces life in prison unless he convinces the jury that, while he concedes having had sex with a 16-year-old boy, the act was not non-consensual, and drugs did not impair the alleged victim. Williams will have difficulties overcoming the boy’s testimony.

For Victor Williams, Context of 16 Year Old’s Rape Will Decide Whether He Spends Life in Prison, Or a Few Years

October 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Victor Williams arriving in court today, behind sheriff's deputy Samuel Scott. (© FlaglerLive)

In his trial starting Monday, Palm Coast’s Victor Williams, 43, admits to sex with a 16-year-old -boy, but not to drugging him and raping him. The difference is the difference between 15 years in prison or a life term.

James Taylor Found Guilty, Again, of Molesting His Step-Daughter, 11, and Faces Life in Prison

September 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

James Taylor with his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Regina Nunnally. (© FlaglerLive)

It was the third trial on the same charge for ex-Palm Coast resident James Taylor, 41, after a mistrial and a remand for a new trial on appeal. He faces an almost certain sentence of life in prison because of his past as a felon and sex offender.

Same Molestation Charge, Third Trial for James Taylor After Mistrial and Appeals Court Reversal

September 16, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

James Taylor during jury selection at his second trial more than two years ago. He went through the same process today, ahead of a trial expected top take the rest of the week. (© FlaglerLive)

James Taylor, 41, is accused of molesting his step-daughter, 11 at the time, by brushing her chest area over her clothes “for a couple of seconds” in 2013 in Palm Coast. A conviction could send him to prison for life.

Defense Tries to ‘Smear’ Victim in Case of HIV-Infected Man Accused of Raping 16 Year Old

September 10, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Victor Williams with his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Regina Nunnally, in court Monday. (© FlaglerLive)

Victor Williams, 42, of Palm Coast, is accused of drugging and raping a 16-year-old boy. His defense’s strategy is to portray the boy as promiscuous and not credible, in hopes of lessening the charges against Williams, who faces life in prison if convicted.

Facing Up to 50 Years in Prison for Raping Autistic Girl, Sex Offender Gets Probation. Court Delays Release: He Has No Place To Live.

August 15, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Sam Andolina, right, has had a difficult time finding a place to live where he would not be in violation of his sex offender probationary and designation status. He was in court today for his sentencing. He could have been released. He agreed to stay in jail. (© FlaglerLive)

Sam Christopher Andolina, 39, was charged with raping and molesting a 13-year-old autistic girl in Palm Coast. He is to be sentenced to 10 years’ probation, but his sentence is being delayed for having no place to live locally.

Bo Sirrine, 21-Year-Old Navy Crewman, Faces Rape Charge Involving Palm Coast Girl, 13

July 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Bo Sirrine is at the Flagler County Jail on $100,000 bond.

Bo Sirrine, a 21-year-old Navy crewman in Jacksonville, got to know the 13-year-old Palm Coast girl through the website “Plenty of Fish,” a dating website, then kept communicating with her on Snapchat and Google Hangout.

Prosecution Drops Further Charges Against Michael Bowling as He Appeals 20-Year Sentence

April 29, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Michael Bowling after his sentencing on April 12 in court. (© FlaglerLive)

Michael Bowling was sentenced to 20 years in prison for molesting a 15-year-old, and faced even more serious charges involving his own step-daughter. The state opted to drop those charges.

Ex-Palm Coast Boys and Girls Club Counselor Accused of Molesting Girl There in 2011-12

April 29, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Dante Mobley was released from prison after serving nearly five years on a statutory rape charge. He faces a molestation charge involving a girl who was 8 and 9 at the time of the alleged assaults.

Dante Mobley’s alleged victim in this case was 8-9 years old. A sex offender, he was released from prison last year after serving five years on a statutory rape charge involving a 14-year-old girl. The present case pre-dates his incarceration.

Moments Before Trial, Jerald Medders Pleads to 15 Years in Prison On Charges of Raping 16 Year Old

April 23, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Flagler County Sheriff's bailiff Trevor Jacob searches Jerald Medders moments after sentence was pronounced and he was handcuffed this morning in a courtroom at the Flagler County courthouse. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but may be out in 12. (© FlaglerLive)

Jerald Medders, the 53-year-old Palm Coast resident, faced a minimum of 30 years in prison and up to life if convicted by a jury, which had already been seated for the week-long trial, when Medders changed his mind and pleaded.

In Jerald Medders Trial, Alleged Sex Crimes Are Triggers to Several Jurors’ Previous Traumas

April 22, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Jerald Medders during jury selection this morning. (© FlaglerLive)

Several potential jurors were excused Monday during jury selection in the trial of Jerald Medders, 53, who is accused of unlawful sex with a minor, as the jurors spoke of their own traumas.

Calling Judge, Jury and Prosecution a ‘Travesty,’ Michael Bowling Is Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Sleep-Over Molestation

April 12, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Michael Bowling looking from behind his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Bill Bookhammer, immediately after he was sentenced to 20 years in prison this morning in Circuit Court. (© FlaglerLive)

Michael Craig Bowling was sentenced to two consecutive terms totaling 20 years plus 10 years’ sex-offender probation after a conviction for molesting a 15-year-old girl visiting his step-daughter for a sleep-over.

52-Year-Old Palm Coast Man Charged In Sexual Abuse of a Woman Since She Was 12

April 8, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

It is unusual that individuals booked on a first-degree felony charge smile so broadly for their mugshot, as did Leon Wiley Jr., 52, Friday evening at the Flagler County jail.

Leon Norman Wiley Jr., 52, is charged with sexual battery–or rape–of a custodian over a victim between the age of 12, a first degree felony with a potential for life in prison.

Palm Coast Teen and Best Friend Face Molestation Charges Involving Teen’s Family Member Over Years

March 12, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Jose David Zayas, left, and Bryan Thomas Lemus.

Both men were cooperative with detectives and confessed, according to their arrest report, saying they wanted to seek help, which suggests the case may be settled before it reaches trial.

50 Years In Prison for Thomas Binkley, 62, Who Molested 2 Girls Younger Than 9

March 8, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Thomas Binkley shortly before sentence was imposed. His attorney, Bill Bookhammer, is to the right. (© FlaglerLive)

Thomas Binkley, the 62-year-old former Bunnell resident, found guilty of molesting two sisters, ages 6 and 8, will serve two consecutive mandatory 25-year terms, but is unlikely to live many years in prison as his health is failing.

Ex-Bunnell Cop Mike Stavris, Imprisoned For Impersonating Kids Online, Arrested on Related Violation Days After His Release

February 27, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Michael Stavris at his sentencing just before going to prison in 2016. (© FlaglerLive)

Michael Stavris, now 34, of Palm Coast’s F-Section, allegedly admitted to creating a fake Facebook account and impersonating the same girl he’d impersonated in 2014, resulting in computer pornography charges and an eventual plea deal with a shorter prison sentence.

Latest Twist in Bowling Molestation Trial: Defense Seeks to Impeach Its Own Witness

February 21, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Michael Bowling on Wednesday. (© FlaglerLive)

The lawyer for Michael Bowling, accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl visiting his stepdaughter, is arguing that the two girls made up a story to keep one of them from returning to Kentucky.

Palm Coast’s Sean Farrelly, 47, Charged With Bribing and Doping 16-Year-Old Girl for Sex

February 20, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Sean Patrick Farrelly

Sean Farrelly, who works in construction and excavation, was arrested on a charge of statutory rape and charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, and is being held without bond at the county jail.

After Mistrial, Michael Bowling Is Again on Trial On Accusations He Molested Girl During Sleepover

February 19, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Michael Bowling arriving for trial Monday behind deputy Brian Sheridan. (© FlaglerLive)

After December’s mistrial, Bunnell’s Michael Bowling, 48, was back on trial anew today, facing his accuser who says he molested her in a dark closet during a sleepover at her friend’s house.

After December Mistrial, Michael Bowling Will Be Tried Again on Molestation Charges Feb. 18

February 5, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Michael Bowling is facing two counts of molesting a 15-year-old girl who’d been visiting his stepdaughter for a sleepover in Bunnell’s Mondex.

Thomas Binkley, 62, Found Guilty of Molesting 2 Girls, 6 and 8, and Faces Life in Prison

January 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Thomas Binkley immediately after hearing the verdict before noon today in Flagler County Circuit Court. (c FlaglerLive)

Thomas Binkley of Bunnell was living with the girls at the time of the incidents. Their parents had taken him in because he’d fallen on hard times and was in poor health.

Palm Coast Man Charged With Raping a Girl In His Custody Since She Was 5, Saying “It Just Happened”

January 11, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Michael Denis King.

The near-daily rapes by Michael D. King, 40, originally of England, are alleged to have taken place in Palm Coast when the girl was between 7 and 10, and apparently during an earlier period when she was 5, as well as in other counties.

27-Year-Old Manager at Captain’s BBQ Arrested on Charges of Sex With a Minor

December 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Brandin Michael Deoliveira

Brandin Michael Deoliveira, 27, a resident of Palm Coast, was arrested this afternoon and is alleged to have threatened to kill the girl and her family if she revealed anything.

Jury Deadlocks, Mistrial Declared In Case of 47-Year-Old Accused of Molesting Girl at Sleepover

December 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Michael Bowling, in court this afternoon, will not soon be freed of wardens despite today's mistrial. (c FlaglerLive)

Michael Bowling, 47, will remain in jail on numerous charges even as numerous inconsistencies led a jury today to deadlock over charges he molested a 15-year-old girl.

Defense’s Strategy in Molestation Trial: Attacking, Discrediting and Demolishing an Alleged Victim

December 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Michael Bowling took the stand in his own defense today, but his testimony, like the defense's strategy all day, was largely an attempt to discredit Bowling's step-daughter as a witness. (c FlaglerLive)

The defense in Michael Bowling’s trial today focused not on the charges at hand, but on one key witness, a teen girl, in attempts to impeach her credibility and accusations.

In Child-Molestation Trial, Even a Juror Raises a Question About a Main Witness’ Credibility

December 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Michael Bowling in court today. (© FlaglerLive)

The defense seriously damaged the credibility of the step-daughter of Michael Bowling, 47, on trial for molesting the step-daughter’s friend when she was 15–and facing more grave charges regarding his step-daughter as well.

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