MACON — A Quitman man has been found guilty of possessing child pornography, a crime that carries a minimum mandatory term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of 20 years without parole. Ferrell Walker, Jr., 49, was convicted by a jury in the Valdosta Division of the Middle District of Georgia on July 31, 2018, after a two-day trial.
Walker, also known as “Sonny,” was previously convicted of the same crime in 2007 and sentenced to 84 months in prison. Following his release, he was under the supervision of the United States Probation Office. During a search of his home, U.S. Probation Officers recovered a Samsung cellular telephone hidden in a pillowcase in Walker’s bedroom. The phone contained approximately 1,000 images of child pornography, many of which depicted pre-pubescent children as young as two years of age, and included sadomasochistic conduct, such as rape.
“Mr. Walker’s conviction demonstrates that child pornography is not a victimless crime, but rather the horrific depiction of the sexual abuse of children,” said United States Attorney Charles E. Peeler. “To those who choose to view child pornography take note: federal and state law enforcement officials are teaming up to take you down. Providing the citizens of Middle Georgia with the safe neighborhoods they deserve is the top priority of this office, and I thank law enforcement for their hard work in this matter.”
“Each time a sexual predator like Mr. Walker views the unconscionable images of innocent young children being abused, the children are re-victimized. Since he did not learn the first time he was convicted of the same crime, hopefully the sentencing for this conviction will give him even more time when he cannot victimize any more children,” said Ricardo Grave de Peralta, Acting Special Agent in Charge (A/SAC) of FBI Atlanta.
This case was investigated by the United States Probation Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with assistance from the Tift and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Offices. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julia C. Bowen and Jim Crane are prosecuting the case for the Government.
Walker is set to be sentenced on November 7, 2018. Questions regarding this case should be addressed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, at 478-731-1824 or pam.lightsey@usdoj.gov.
Ferrell Walker, Jr. must now face the consequences of his actions, and the citizens of Middle Georgia can rest a little easier knowing that a sexual predator is off the streets. As the Grimy Times continues to shine a light on those who threaten our communities, we will be watching to see how this case unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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