Man convicted of one count of fourth-degree child molestation

On November 19, 2025, a Jasper County jury convicted 54-year-old Jamie Judy of Webb City of one count of child molestation in the fourth degree.

Judy was charged with one count of Statutory Sodomy in the Second Degree and two counts of Child Molestation in the Fourth Degree.

The alleged crimes occurred in October of 2024 when the victim was 14 years old.

At trial, the prosecution presented the testimony of the victim, testimony from the Forensic Interview conducted at the Children’s Center, and testimony of Detective Beckett with the Webb City Police Department.

The defendant presented the testimony of his wife and daughter.

The jury deliberated approximately three hours before finding the defendant guilty of one count, but not
guilty on the other two counts. Sentencing is scheduled for February 24, 2026.