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Horrific abuse: Couple gets life sentences for child exploitation
15 Jun
Summary
- Father sentenced to life without parole for felony murder and rape.
- Mother received 90 years for child cruelty and false imprisonment.
- Children were beaten and forced to wear shock collars daily.
A devastating house fire in 2022 in Loganville, Georgia, exposed a horrifying case of child abuse and exploitation, leading to severe prison sentences for the parents. William McCue has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences without parole, plus an additional 120 years. He was convicted of felony murder, rape, aggravated child molestation, and incest.
His wife, Carina McCue, pleaded guilty to charges including child cruelty and false imprisonment, receiving a 90-year sentence. The investigation revealed that the couple's 10-year-old daughter died from smoke inhalation during the fire. Prosecutors detailed horrific abuse, including children being beaten, forced to wear shock collars, and denied access to toilets.
The oldest son, then 15, allegedly started the fire to escape the abuse. The couple fled after a warrant for William McCue's arrest but were apprehended months later on the Appalachian Trail. Testifying against her husband as part of a plea deal, Carina McCue detailed instances of rape against their oldest daughter, who also testified about long-term sexual assault by her father.
