October 22, 2024
(McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that 39-year-old Cameron Moffett of Melissa, Texas, has been sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child.
Moffett, who was known to the victim and had ongoing access, abused the minor over a period of two years, starting when the victim was 14 years old. The victim’s mother discovered the offenses after finding text messages in which Moffett discussed and admitted to his actions. Another child in the home witnessed some of the abuse.
Investigator Brandon Polk of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation. The victim provided details during a forensic interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Initially set for trial in January 2024, Moffett was released on bond but cut off his ankle monitor and fled the day before the trial. After two months as a fugitive, he was apprehended by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. At the time of his arrest, he was found living with a woman and her 14-year-old daughter. Deputy Gene Blaylock dedicated over 200 hours to locating him.
After pleading guilty to all charges, Moffett chose to have a jury determine his punishment. Each charge—Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child—is a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. Considering the severity of his offenses and his attempt to evade justice, the jury imposed the maximum sentence of 20 years for each charge.
Visiting Judge Kim Cooks granted the state’s request to have the sentences run consecutively, resulting in a total 60-year sentence.
“This predator thought he could evade justice, but thanks to the courage of a vigilant mother and the relentless efforts of law enforcement, he’s now where he belongs,” said District Attorney Greg Willis. “This 60-year sentence ensures he can never harm another child, and it sends a clear message that we will not tolerate such heinous crimes in our community.”
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Alex Haynes and Ashleigh Woodall prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Kim Voigt-Eanes, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White, and Legal Secretary Raman Kaur.
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