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DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Troy man who investigators claim sexually assaulted a 3-month-old girl will remain behind bars without the chance to be released on bond.
Kesean Wilmore was denied bond by Judge Steven Curtis on January 16. He was arrested on January 10 and charged with rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, incest, and child abuse.
According to Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox, the victim in the case, a 3-month-old girl, was taken to Troy Regional Medical Center on January 10, where medical staff found she had “traumatic” injuries to her genital and rectal area.
DA Tarbox says the 3-month-old girl, who also suffered multiple broken ribs, was transported to a Florida hospital, where a pediatric surgeon performed a reconstruction procedure on the girl that lasted over 3 hours.
The District Attorney tells WDHN the girl will suffer life-long side effects and is still at risk of needing a colostomy bag.
Troy Police say during an investigation, 22-year-old Wilmore, a relative of the girl, was arrested on a probation violation and taken in for additional questioning. He was later charged with the sex crimes.
“We deal with a lot of serious cases with victims who have been injured in any number of ways. This case is probably the most upsetting and unsettling case that I’ve seen during my legal career, including a decade in criminal defense and now two years as District Attorney,” said DA Tarbox. “This case is absolutely vile and disgusting. While this case is far from over, I will sleep much better tonight knowing this Defendant is not out on our streets with the ability to victimize anyone else. Our office will work tirelessly to convict this Defendant and get justice in this matter.”


WARNING: The content in this story is graphic and may be disturbing to some readers.
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Troy man who investigators claim sexually assaulted a 3-month-old girl will remain behind bars without the chance to be released on bond.
Kesean Wilmore was denied bond by Judge Steven Curtis on January 16. He was arrested on January 10 and charged with rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, incest, and child abuse.
According to Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox, the victim in the case, a 3-month-old girl, was taken to Troy Regional Medical Center on January 10, where medical staff found she had “traumatic” injuries to her genital and rectal area.
DA Tarbox says the 3-month-old girl, who also suffered multiple broken ribs, was transported to a Florida hospital, where a pediatric surgeon performed a reconstruction procedure on the girl that lasted over 3 hours.
The District Attorney tells WDHN the girl will suffer life-long side effects and is still at risk of needing a colostomy bag.
Troy Police say during an investigation, 22-year-old Wilmore, a relative of the girl, was arrested on a probation violation and taken in for additional questioning. He was later charged with the sex crimes.
“We deal with a lot of serious cases with victims who have been injured in any number of ways. This case is probably the most upsetting and unsettling case that I’ve seen during my legal career, including a decade in criminal defense and now two years as District Attorney,” said DA Tarbox. “This case is absolutely vile and disgusting. While this case is far from over, I will sleep much better tonight knowing this Defendant is not out on our streets with the ability to victimize anyone else. Our office will work tirelessly to convict this Defendant and get justice in this matter.”

