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Bratt Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Sexually Abusing 5-Year Old
February 6, 2010
A 72-year old Bratt man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a five-year old North Escambia girl.
Jody Posey received the life sentence Friday afternoon from Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Williams. Posey was convicted Wednesday by an Escambia County jury on charges of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child under 12. He was arrested March 5, 2009, for fondling a five-year old girl at his residence at 7100 North Pine Road in Bratt between November 2007 and January 2009.
The child victim took the witness stand and testified about Posey touching her underneath her clothes as she sat on his lap. The most recent molestation reported by the five-year old was January 9, 2009. The girl told officials that Posey said she would go to jail if she told anyone about the incidents.
The State Attorney’s office also presented testimony from another girl who testified that she had been molested by Posey between 2001 and 2006 at his home. Posey faces additional charges of lewd or lascivious molestation in that case.
Florida law required Posey to be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison.
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20 Responses to “Bratt Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Sexually Abusing 5-Year Old”
Wow so my boyfriend is in prison with this guy. Being molested when I was 5 just brought back so much when he asked me to see what this non human did. He is a predator. If course he fooled everyone how else to get away with the evil inside you. Hate towards him someone commented. Like feel sorry for him. I feel he should be given a drug that renders him helpless then violate him. Then do it again and again so when he sees that person violating him he knows what is going to happen but can’t do anything about it. He’s in his 80’s so perfect. Victims will still be suffering even after he’s long gone. No sympathy.
I know that everyone feels very strongly about people who abuse children. However…This man was a member of my church and I know his family personally. When all this came to light it was such a shock to everyone involved, especially his family and friends. I’m not saying he shouldn’t be punished, because he should be just like anyone else who has been charged of the same crimes. I’m just saying that some of these comments are so…hateful. Try to think about the fact that his whole family is suffering right now and though they probably feel anger towards him they still love him because he is still a part of their family. You can dislike his actions all you want but just please show some restraint out of respect for his family.
DJ Sheffield…
I am so sorry to hear of your childhood abuse from your father and that you’re mother did nothing about this. I agree, these girls will have to live with this truama the rest of their lives; and may god give them the strength to go on with their lives. As far as Posey’s charges and going to prison, I am sure that it will eventually get out in the prison… Thank god for your husband for calling investigators to yet another abuse situation…
Also… I’m sorry, but if your mom did nothing to protect you from such crime, then she should be just as much accountable for this crime too… Bless You.
Omg.., This is very sick and crszy.., who would do somthing like this:’( i hope that the little girl feel better…
XOXOXO
Soulja
DJ SHEFFIELD
HUGS!
ANGI……I did some research on my own father’s sentence and he has other charges pending. If he ever sees outside the gates of prison he will then be tried again in court for the other charges. This may or may not happen with child molestor POSEY. I would like to point out also that his crime will not be known to the other inmates unless a CO tells, which then that CO could loose their job because they are there to protect and serve just like any other LE. I can tell you that my father’s life in prison hasn’t been a bed of roses. He has had his ups and downs the past 11 years. Due to child molestor POSEY’S age he will more than likely end up at Union Correctional, which is where they house all male inmates older than 55.
The communities concern shouldn’t be towards POSEY, but rather the little young ladies that have to deal with this tragtic event for the rest of their lives. What we all should be doing is praying for their healing and able to overcome the trauma they have endured from the abuse from a sick individual. Christ will have his turn with him and it won’t be pretty unless he admits his sins and ask for forgiveness.
This kind of trauma lives on in a person for their entire life. The only thing we can do as survivors is forgive and press forward to lead the best life that we can. The key here is getting the RIGHT counseling early on in the trauma. I wasn’t able to obtain any type of help or counseling until I was old enough to get it on my own. Why? Because my mother has always told me from day one that I was old enough to know better. I was 8 years old and my mother did nothing about the abuse until my father was arrested on a different charge with another little girl and my husband called the investigator himself for me. At that time I was in my early twenties and was still being told I was old enough to know better.
Just know there is always more to the story than what everyone will hear. Each story is unique and has it’s own situation. I continue to pray for the little girl that was BRAVE enough to tell an adult. GOD BLESS U!
Good! He belongs locked up for a very long time (or worse). Unfortunately, the sentence for injury of the children he molested may last longer. I pray his victims get the support they need to move forward. I hope they are able to lead productive and happy lives in the future. I pray for complete healing…
This is what they need to do with all these kind if they don’t get death so they can’t hurt another child. I was a victim as a child .I was a foster mom for about two years .I went all through my life it not afecting me until I went to Foster Care classes and it hit me hard at that time .I cried for the first time about it. It is not true that if it happens to a person they will be like that I am 67 and have never touched a child in the wrong way it has made me care about a childs well being more then ever.
N…
I still haven’t actually seen where anyone has really posted anything about the identities of the victoms, but I would also hope that no one would reveal them either… Have a nice day.
The mans gone for more than likely the rest of his natural life locked up. We have shot him, beat him with a skillet, ran over him with a bushhog, and no telling what else. He may or may not like his new family, but lets pray that the little one he abused overcomes and can move on with her life. Hopefully their was no one else that was to affraid to tell if he touched or hurt them
ANGI—Some of the comments are getting close to ID’ing the victim. The whole thing is so very sad. What could he have been thinking when he did this—TOTAL DISREGARD FOR THE VICTIMS/ HIS FAMILY AND ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANY AT OF THEM.
anon…
I don’t see any posts here that identifies these victoms, and yes the girls have endured enough…
ANGI…….Since Posey has been sentenced he will now be shipped off to Lake Butler for inprocessing and then he will be shipped to a prison somewhere in one of the four regions. Keep in mind the DOC will make several stops before they get to where they are going. Not to mention no one will know what kind of vehicle either. If there is another victim, that trial may or may not take place until a later date. If that is the case he will be brought back up to the county jail for the trial at that time. In no way will the other trial play a role in him staying in county jail longer than is needed. Posey will be shipped when he least expects it so family will not be aware or anyone else for that matter. Not only am I a suvivor of sexual abuse, my spouse is a DOC officer.
The victims have endured enough. Out of respect for them, their families, and their privacy, PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION WHICH WILL DISCLOSE THEIR IDENTITIES. Use discretion when posting, please. Thank you.
what a sick, sick man! In this part of the country I am really suprised he is still around to tell his side of the story. I know many people would not be sad to see him go away… for good. i do feel bad for the family as this can’t be easy on them, and chances are he did this to some of them also….
@atmore…
Not sure about when he will actually end up in prison instead of the jail, because there will be another trial on the other girl as well. When? (Unknown at this time) He may or may not stay in jail until then and then they will probably start him off in a prison in south florida and then probably transfer him to a closer one maybe into Century or Atmore… (Don’t know this for sure yet).
This is just what he deserves is life in prison, if not even more for doing such a horrible thing to these little innocent girls. He is very lucky that the parents didn’t kill him themselves for doing this to their children. It really takes a sick individual to do something like this, and to claims to be a christian (ha!) some christian huh? Thank god Joe is put away so he can’t do anymore harm to these poor children again or to any other, and they don’t even have to face him anymore…
I do feel so sorry for his wife and family members for which he has totally humiliated, embarrassed and hurt beyond a doubt. His wife is a good woman, I personally know her and she is so sweet and would just about help anybody; I also know the rest of the family and the children that this was done to. I say again I am so thankful that these girls had the courage to bring this to their parents attention, so something could be done about this… I am so very proud of you girls for what you have done with telling someone about this. Always remember no matter what someone tells you whether it be bad or good, your parents are always there for you and you can tell them anything no matter what. Bless these girls and their family…
when does he start serving his sentence?
Yep,
Justice…. I love it!
He will be bubba’s wife by night fall…..lol
Justice has been served…..AMEN! Now you young ladies may move forward in life knowing that the LORD has answered your prayers. My thoughts are with you during this tragic time in your life. Just know that you are not alone and their are others out here that have been through the same thing. I recommended counseling with a HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL in order for you to overcome some if not all the tragic events that have taken place in your life. If you need a awesome counselor plese check into Dr. Ronald Yarbrough off of Airport Boulevard. I understand that he may still continue to accept victims advocate assistance. Also if you are not able to get in with him, please give Dr. Willis a call at Santa Rosa Counseling, she has been my counselor for sometime and I love her. Both doctor’s I have seen within the last 12 years.
My heart goes out to each of you and your family. God bless u all!