Amelia man convicted of rape, sexual battery and video voyeurism

Lena Foster

April 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM·1 min read

Amelia man convicted of rape, sexual battery and video voyeurism

AMELIA, La. (KLFY)– After a three-day trial, an Amelia man was convicted for multiple rape and sexual battery charges, according to 16th Judicial District Attorney Bo Duhé.

A St. Mary Parish jury found John Vandercook guilty of two counts of first-degree rape, five counts of sexual battery and four counts of video voyeurism of a child under the age of seventeen.

In 2021, authorities learned Vandercook had confessed to inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile. St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies obtained evidence, including Vandercook’s statements, during their investigation.

Vandercook’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 9 at 10 a.m.

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