Mississippi County man sentenced to 64 years for multiple felony convictions

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – James L. Guthrie of Mississippi County, Missouri, was found guilty of five felony charges after a two-day jury trial on August 15, 2024.

The charges included three counts of statutory rape, one count of statutory sodomy, and one count of child molestation.

As a result, Judge Zac Horack of the 33rd Judicial Circuit handed down a severe sentence: four life sentences, with two running concurrently and two consecutively, plus an additional four years.

This totals 64 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

This sentencing reflects the seriousness of the crimes committed and the need to protect society from harmful individuals.

If you or someone you know is affected by similar crimes, there are resources available to help.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)