VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - A man was convicted Friday of two counts of forcible sodomy with a victim under 13, aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties following a three-day trial, according to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney.

Evidence provided showed 42-year-old Marlowe Prince Simon sexually abused a child he knew on multiple occasions between Jan. 1 - May 7, 2023. The child disclosed the abuse to a family member, who took the child to the emergency department at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD), according to the VB CA's office.

CHKD then notified Virginia Beach Police and Child Protective Services, who began simultaneous investigations.

The jury recommended a sentence of two life terms, plus 20 years in prison. Simon is set to be formally sen

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