Five charged in sex abuse case didn't enter pleas Thursday
Thursday, November 12, 2009 | 11:46 a.m. CST;
updated 12:29 p.m. CST, Thursday, November 12, 2009
In this photo released by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, from left, Jared Leroy Mohler, 48, of Columbia, David A. Mohler, 52, of Lamoni, Iowa, Burrell Edward Mohler Sr., 77, of Independence, Burrell Edward Mohler Jr., 53, also of Independence and Roland Neil Mohler, 47, of Bates City. All were arrested Tuesday and charged with forcible sodomy, rape and use of a child in a sexual performance.
¦ The Associated Press
BY
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON — Five family members charged in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri have made their first court appearance.
The
77-year-old father and his four adult sons are charged with several
felonies, including sodomy and rape involving children under 12.
MoreStory
Related Articles
The
men appeared in Lafayette County court in orange jumpsuits and with
shackles at their wrist, waist and ankles. The judge read the charges
against them. The men did not enter pleas and did not appear to have
legal representation at the 20-minute hearing.
The men are being held on cash bonds. Their next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17.
Meanwhile,
authorities were preparing to resume the search for evidence, including
possible bodies, on land in nearby Bates City where the abuse allegedly
occurred.
Report corrections or additions here. Leave comments below here.
Leave a comment
Speak up and join the conversation! Make sure to follow the guidelines
outlined below and register with our site.
You must be logged in to comment. (Our
full comment policy is here.)
- Don't use obscene, profane or vulgar language.
- Don't use language that makes personal attacks on fellow commenters or
discriminates based on race, religion, gender or ethnicity.
- Use your real first and last name when registering on the website. It will
be published with every comment.
(Read why we ask for that here.)
- Don’t solicit or promote businesses.
We are not able to monitor every comment that comes through. If you see
something objectionable, please click the "Report comment" link.
You must be logged in to comment.
E-mail
Print
Show Me the Errors 
Comments