A Paulding County man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 80 additional years after a jury convicted him of rape, aggravated child molestation, and gang-related offenses.
According to the Paulding County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found 22-year-old Jaylen A. McCrary, of Dallas, guilty on Jan. 15. The convictions include one count of rape, one count of aggravated child molestation, and four counts of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
The charges stem from an investigation launched by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office after the victim reported a sexual assault in November 2021. During the four-day trial, the victim testified about the abuse, supported by lead detective Fred Berke, now chief investigator for the district attorney’s office.
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After several hours of deliberation, the jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts…