Memphis Man Found Guilty of Rape of a Child, Aggravated Sexual Battery

Shelby County, Tenn. — Following a four-day trial—on May 21— a Shelby County jury found Ricky Booker guilty of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery involving the sexual abuse of a minor over several years.

According to proof presented at trial, the victim disclosed in 2022 that Booker sexually abused her repeatedly between the ages of 9 and 12. The abuse was reported to the Memphis Police Department and investigated by the department’s Sex Crimes Unit after the victim participated in a forensic interview at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.

After hearing testimony and reviewing evidence presented during the trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts.

“This verdict reflects the courage it took for the victim to come forward and share what happened to her,” said Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. “We are grateful to the jury for carefully reviewing the evidence and holding the defendant accountable.”

Booker will be sentenced at a later date.

The trial was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Alexia Crump and Venecia Patterson.

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