WEST VIRGINIA
WSAZ
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A former youth leader at a church in Mingo County is facing sexual abuse charges.
West Virginia State Police say the suspect, 52-year-old Gary Adkins, is accused of inappropriately touching a 7-year-old female relative.
Adkins was charged Tuesday.
According to the criminal complaint, the 7-year-old told investigators Adkins had sexually abused her.
The complaint says the alleged activity took place at Adkins’ home along Upper Sheppard Town Road in Delbarton during the summer of 2012.
The complaint says the girl’s mother told investigators she had alarming changes in behavior, including asking frequently “if she is nasty on the inside and out” and repeatedly “asking God to forgive her of all her sins.”
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