Today, September 24th, Eddie Lee O’Brien II, 27, Lake Charles was sentenced to life at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence on one (1) count first degree rape; and 25 years at hard labor without benefit on one (1) count indecent behavior with a juvenile under thirteen. The sentences are to run concurrently.
Earlier this month, O’Brien was found guilty as charged on one (1) count first degree rape; and one (1) count indecent behavior with a juvenile under thirteen. O’Brien sexually abused the victim multiple times; the victim was 12 years old at the time of the crimes.
“I am incredibly proud of the work Assistant District Attorney Hope Wyatt Buford, Charles Robinson, and their support staff accomplished. Because of their efforts, a dangerous predator is off the streets and he won’t have the opportunity to hurt another victim again.” said District Attorney Stephen Dwight.
Assistant District Attorneys Hope Buford and Charles Robinson prosecuted the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.