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Harlan County Man Arrested For Sexual Offenses Against A Child

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Christopher Kelly - HCDC
Christopher Kelly - HCDC

On Tuesday August 26, 2025 Kentucky State Police arrest 52-year-old Christopher Kelly of Closplint, Ky.


KSP Detective J Ledford stated in the criminal complaint that from January 1st, 2021 through March 31, 2024, Kelly is alleged to have had "committed the offense of rape - 1st degree and sodomy - 1st degree by engaging in focible sexual intercourse and deviate sexual intercourse multiple times with minors the defendant knew were his ancestors/descendents."


Christopher Kelly was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center charged with rape - 1st degree, sodomy - 1st degree, and incest - person less than 18 by person 3 or more years older


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