DA Greg Willis Announces 75-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Pornography Including the Sexual Assault of Toddlers
November 2, 2026
(McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury sentenced Joshua Turner, 31, of Celina, to 75 years in prison for Possession of Visual Material Depicting Sexual Assault.
The Crime
On October 19, 2025, the Celina Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Turner was viewing child pornography. When the investigation began, Turner started deleting evidence from his devices. Detectives were still able to recover several images and videos of child pornography, including material depicting the sexual assault of toddlers.
The Investigation
Further review of Turner’s devices by Detectives DeGroot and Crumley revealed that he had been messaging with several minors on platforms including Kik, Session, and Telegram. The investigation also showed that Turner had engaged in sexual intercourse with a 14 year old after providing her with alcohol. Turner had also sent disturbing messages describing sexual acts he wanted to commit on children as young as three years old.
The Trial and Sentence
On October 28, 2026, Joshua Turner pled guilty to Possession of Visual Material Depicting Sexual Assault. A Collin County jury then sentenced him to 75 years in prison. Judge Rayburn Nall presided over the case.
Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis:
“This man possessed especially despicable child pornography including the sexual assault of toddlers, messaged multiple minors, and engaged in sexual intercourse with a 14 year old after giving her alcohol. A jury sentenced him to 75 years in prison. Those who exploit children will be held accountable.”
Prosecution Team
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Madison Dickson and Pierce Richardson prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Sarah Putman, Greg Bowers, Keith Putman, and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White.
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