Aug. 29—On Thursday, a man from Lester pleaded guilty in Limestone County Circuit Court to first-degree sodomy involving a child under the age of 12, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.
Ray Thomas Burrow, 56, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and deputies said he will be required to register as a sex offender upon release.
In June 2020, the Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of child sexual abuse and began an investigation in partnership with the Limestone County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Limestone County District Attorney’s Office. After the investigation, Burrow was indicted by a grand jury in January 2021.
“This case highlights the importance of strong partnerships between law enforcement, advocacy groups, and prosecutors in bringing offenders to justice and protecting children from harm,” said Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin.
— wesley.tomlinson@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2442.