Franklin man sentenced to life in prison for rape of children
Alex Macphereson, 35, of Franklin, was sentenced recently to life in prison by Warren County Common Pleas Court Judge Donald E. Oda II after Oda found Macphereson guilty of three counts of rape (F1) and two counts of gross sexual imposition (F3).
Macphereson will not be eligible for consideration of parole for a minimum of 25 years. Should he ever be released from prison, he will be required to register as a Tier III sexually-oriented offender.
It was alleged that from May 2021 to May 2023, Macphereson engaged in multiple sexual acts with two minors, both under the age of 13. Macphereson offered money and gifts to keep the children from disclosing his actions to another adult. During a routine discussion about body safety, one of the victims shared with their mother Macphereson’s ongoing sexual abuse, which then led to the discovery of similar sexual abuse against the second victim.
“It is so important for parents to regularly discuss body safety with their children. Although it may not prevent every instance of abuse, in this particular case, it led to the discovery of Macphereson’s actions, and a conviction and life sentence for his reprehensible abuse,” said Warren County Prosecutor David P. Fornshell.
Fornshell commended Franklin Police Department Detective David Hatfield, and Warren County Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hardman, Victim Witness Coordinator Erika Bourelle and Deputy Office Administrator Mackenzie Stotts for their work on the case.
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