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Local man convicted of statutory sodomy

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A St. Joseph man was convicted on Friday, Sept. 5 for first-degree statutory sodomy.

According to a press release from Buchanan County prosecutor Michelle Davidson, a jury deliberated for just over an hour before finding Russell Barbeau, age 70, guilty.

According to a probable cause statement by the St. Joseph Police Department, the victim was 12 years old. The incident took place on Jan. 21, 2025, in St. Joseph.

The case was tried by Assistant County Prosecutor Monica Morrey, with the assistance of Buchanan County paralegal Haley McKee.

Sentencing for Barbeau will be held on Oct. 21 at the Buchanan County Courthouse.

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