In accordance with a information launch from the Newton County District Legal professional’s Workplace, Keitt pled responsible to rape, aggravated little one molestation, little one molestation and attractive a baby for indecent functions.
Keitt was sentenced to 26 years behind bars with no parole. He’ll then spend life on probation and on the intercourse offender registry.
The case originated when the sufferer and her mom, whose identities and ages had been withheld by the DA’s Workplace, visited the emergency room at Piedmont Newton Hospital. This sparked an investigation by the Covington Police Division, who had been assisted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab and DA’s Workplace.
The investigation led to Keitt’s arrest on Feb. 26, 2023, based on The Covington Information’ jail log. In accordance with his reserving report, Keitt was arrested at his dwelling in Covington.
In accordance with the DA’s Workplace launch, the sufferer and her household indicated that they most popular for the case to be resolved with a responsible plea and a sentence. Nevertheless, Keitt’s responsible plea was not submitted till jury choice had been made and the State learn its opening assertion.
“[The victim and her family] had been capable of be in court docket, together with legislation enforcement and others that had been set to testify, when the Defendant admitted below oath that he was responsible and did commit the crimes,” the DA’s launch acknowledged.
The DA’s workplace and District Legal professional Randy McGinley prolonged due to police for resolving this case.
“I need to particularly thank lead Detective Kyle Tesky and DA Chief Investigator Whire for his or her work on this case, together with touring to New Jersey as a part of the investigation,” the discharge acknowledged. “This exhibits the dedication of the District Legal professional’s Workplace and the Covington Police Division to make sure justice for victims, particularly little one victims. They had been assisted by the Woolwich Township Police Division and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Workplace.”
