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A Louisiana judge has sentenced former New Roads police officer Kedreyon K. Williams, 31, to life in prison and ordered an added penalty under state law. District Judge Kevin Kimball handed down the sentence in Pointe Coupee Parish. The district attorney’s office announced it on Friday, Nov. 13.
Williams also served as a volunteer firefighter. A jury convicted him in October, and the case has drawn wide attention across the state.
What the jury decided in Louisiana
Jurors found Williams guilty on three counts of first degree rape of juveniles. They also convicted him of indecent behavior with a juvenile and possession of pornography involving juveniles. Reports differ on how long the jury deliberated. Some say about 30 minutes, and others say 39.
Louisiana law already requires a life sentence for a rape conviction. One outlet reports that Williams received three life sentences.
What the judge and prosecutor said
Judge Kimball described the matter as the worst case of child sexual abuse he had handled. He agreed with prosecutors who asked for the added penalty.
District Attorney Tony Clayton of the 18th Judicial District called Williams a child predator. He described the added penalty as another layer of punishment. Clayton said he hopes the families find comfort in the outcome and that Williams cannot harm children again.
How the Louisiana law works
One source says lawmakers passed the statute in 2008. It lets a judge order chemical or surgical castration for people convicted of certain serious offenses. A 2014 change gave judges the option of ordering the surgical form when the victim is under 13.
Reports disagree on which type applies here. One account describes a physical procedure, while another calls it chemical. The type of procedure remains unclear.
What remains unconfirmed
Several details are still unknown. Reports do not say how many victims there were or how old they were. They also do not say when the order would take effect. Nothing confirms whether Williams will appeal or whether the order will face legal challenges.
Those questions could shape what happens next. Appeals in cases like this often move slowly, and courts may review the added order separately from the prison term. For now, the life sentence stands, and the district attorney’s office has not shared further plans.
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