Burnet man gets life in years-long sexual assault of child
Robert Jamerson, 61, of Burnet was sentenced to life in prison for the continuous sexual assault of a child. Courtesy photo
A Williamson County jury on Dec. 5 found Robert Jamerson, 61, of Burnet guilty of continuous sexual assault of a child. A district judge sentenced Jamerson to life in prison without the possibility of parole following the conviction.
During the three-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence of sexual assault occurring between 2017 and 2022, starting when the victim was 9 years old. The jury deliberated for 30 minutes before delivering the guilty verdict.
According to a media release from the office of 26th Judicial District Attorney Shawn Dick, Jamerson held a position of trust for the child. The investigation began in December 2022 when the victim, then 14, told their aunt about the years of sexual abuse by Jamerson, which occurred at the victim’s homes in Liberty Hill and Hutto.
“This verdict and sentence send a strong message that the sexual abuse of children will not be tolerated in our community,” Dick wrote in the media release. “I commend the bravery of the victim for coming forward and sharing (their) story. (Their) courage has brought justice for (themself) and protection for countless other children.”
The victim detailed their experiences during an interview at the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, which led to charges against Jamerson in January 2023.
During the trial, assistant district attorneys Victoria Winkeler and Cari Warner called two additional victims of Jamerson to testify. Their accounts reportedly revealed decades of abuse and predatory behavior.
Judge Donna King of the 26th Judicial District Court sentenced Jamerson to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the maximum penalty allowed under Texas law. Continuous sexual assault of a child under 14 years of age is a first-degree felony that comes with a possible punishment of 25 years to life in prison.
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Thank God the pedophiles are being prosecuted & taken out of society. There must be terrible consequences for those who prey on innocent children, especially those monsters in a position of trust & authority over these poor children.
May God have mercy on our country!