Two Louisiana Men Sentenced to 10 Year Each in Prison for Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
Published May 31, 2022
Two Louisiana Men Sentenced to 10 Year Each in Prison for Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
Louisiana – Darren S. Gaspard, 57, and Kenneth M. Duplechin, 58, both of Lake Charles, Louisiana, pled guilty to one count of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile on May 31, 2022, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. Gaspard was sentenced to ten years in prison by Judge Michael Canaday, with all but three years suspended. Duplechin was also sentenced to ten years in prison, all but four of which were suspended. Each must also register as a sex offender.
Duplechin picked up a 14-year-old girl on the side of the road in 2019 and drove her to his house, where he and Gaspard both performed sexual acts on the victim.
“I am happy that this case is resolved and both men received the punishment they deserved. This was a despicable crime committed against a 14-year-old girl. She is a remarkable young lady who today stood up not only for herself but for every sex crime victim. I hope and pray that she can find peace and live a full and successful life.” said Assistant District Attorney Hope Buford.
Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office Assistant District Attorney Hope Buford prosecuted the case.
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