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Seguin Gazette
Posted: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Jennifer Luna jennifer.luna@seguingazette.com | 0 comments
EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of the victim and his mother have been altered to protect their identity.
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In Seguin’s working-class neighborhoods, Joy raised her family promoting education, tolerance, and above all else, follow the word of Christ, she said. Joy has a close relationship with her son, James, and described herself as James’ anchor.
When James was a boy, he was active with his church. That’s where he met 18-year-old, church youth group volunteer Christopher Wayne Brown — the man who would eventually sexually abuse him. The two hit it off, becoming friends, James’ mother said.
At one point, Joy had to have back surgery that’s when Brown worked his way into their home. He helped around the house, aiding the family in a time of need.
“He befriended us, pulled himself into our family, so that we would trust him implicitly,” Joy said. “And I did, I trusted him implicitly.”
After gaining their trust, Brown started sexually assaulting James when he was on 12 years old, Joy said.
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