A homeless 39‑year‑old Fort Worth man was sentenced to two consecutive life terms after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 6‑year‑old girl in Parker County, a swift verdict prosecutors said reflected the county’s zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse.
Jurors deliberated just 30 minutes before finding Corky Gene House – also known as Corky Casey – guilty of two aggravated sexual assaults from 2013, according to prosecutors. He had been accused of molesting the girl while living in the garage of the victim’s family.
Judge orders stacked life sentences
In addition to the consecutive life terms, House received two $10,000 fines, the maximum allowed under Texas law. Prosecutors said District Judge Craig Towson’s decision to stack the sentences ensures House will not be eligible for release until at least age 97.
“Some people bring sunshine, some bring a storm,” Towson said when pronouncing the two life sentences. “You, sir, were the storm that destroyed an innocent child’s life. You were responsible for the rain; now you have to deal with the mud.”
Earlier assaults revealed in interview
Officials said House’s earlier assaults came to light during a forensic interview after the victim disclosed more recent abuse by another offender. The victim told investigators that House had locked her in the garage after altering the door mechanism.
Teacher credited for safe disclosure
Officials credited a Weatherford ISD teacher for creating a safe environment that encouraged the child to report the abuse…