Cook Co. woman sentenced to 119 years in prison on several child sex charges
COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Cook Co. woman is facing two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole followed by an additional 69 years in prison.
According to Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney Chase L. Studstill, on Wednesday Feb. 14th. Amelia Spires, 47, pled guilty to four counts of aggravated sexual battery, child molestation and cruelty to children, among other charges.
After Spires entered her plea she was sentenced by Judge Richard L. Perryman, who heard arguments from both the State and defense regarding the sentencing.
Law enforcement officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI), and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office(CCSO), assisted in the investigation and case involving Spires.
District Attorney Chase Studstill says “Because of the nature of the charges and to protect the victim, we are unable to give out many details in this case. However, it’s clear that the crimes committed by Spires were disturbing.”
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