WETUMPKA, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to raping a five-year-old girl just before he was to stand trial.
Elmore County District Attorney CJ Robinson says 35-year-old Steven Barnes entered the plea today, which was the first day of jury selection for his trial. His plea is to serve 40 years for first-degree rape when he is formally sentenced on May 26.
Barnes had been arrested for rape and three additional felony counts in April 2019 following an investigation by Millbrook police, Robinson said…