Lake Charles, Louisiana - On February 21, Joshua C. Boyd, 42, from Lake Charles, was convicted of molestation and sexual battery against a victim who was under thirteen years old.
An update has been published regarding this case, and a new trial is pending: Lake Charles Courtroom Security Incident Leads to New Trial for Joshua Boyd, Previously Convicted of Child Sexual Crimes
In 2021, the victim, who was ten years old when the crime occurred, informed a teacher at her school that Boyd had been sexually assaulting her for several years.
Boyd is facing a potential sentence of twenty-five (25) to ninety-nine (99) years for each charge. His sentencing is scheduled for February 27, 2025, in front of Judge Joseph Pousson.
Taylor Alexander and Kadence Huber, Assistant District Attorneys, handled the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office.