The sex crimes trial of a Ridgedale man took an unexpected twist when prosecutors announced they have been made aware of more victims.
Cody Ryan Maberry had been charged with multiple child sex crimes related to encounters with victims under 18. The case was moved from Taney to Christian County on a change of venue motion and was scheduled for a disposition hearing in June. Now, Taney County prosecutors have dropped all of those charges and refiled the case in Taney County.
Prosecutors did not reveal the number of new victims, only stating investigators found more indications of alleged criminal activity. Maberry now faces 14 sex crime charges, including Rape and Enticement or Attempted Enticement of a Child.
If convicted on several of the charges, Maberry could face life in prison.
More on the story is on the Branson Tri-Lakes News Website.
(Story by Jason Wert, Branson Tri-Lakes News)
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