Sex Crimes — Marietta, GA — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A church leader was arrested for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old boy, but the pastors were criticized for not immediately reporting the allegations.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Marietta, GA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (a 15-year-old boy)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Marcus Kendall Turner, a church leader, was arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated child molestation, sexual exploitation of children, and enticing a child for indecent purposes.
  • Turner was sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
  • The pastors were accused of failing to immediately report the allegations to law enforcement.
  • Clergy in Georgia are required by law to report suspected child abuse, with failure to do so carrying a sentence of up to one year in prison.