A cyber tip from Google and an ongoing investigation by Juvenile Sexual Assault detectives led to today’s arrest of Marcus Hogins, 72, after he was identified as the suspect who uploaded images of child sexual abuse to his Google Pictures account. During an interview today, he admitted the account was his and to having a sexual attraction to children.
In a second ongoing case, Hogins admitted to inappropriately hugging and groping a girl from the age of 10-15 at her church, Antioch Church of Christ, 2142 Antioch Pike, where Hogins was also a member. The victim, who reported the abuse to her mother and church staff, is now 17.
Hogins is charged with aggravated sexual battery and sexual exploitation of a minor. He is being held on $40,000 bond.
Anyone who knows of concerning behavior by Hogins is asked to call the Youth Services Division at 615-862-7417.
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