Visalia Man Convicted of Child Molestation, Faces Life Sentence as Repeat Offender

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 year ago on

September 4, 2024

A Visalia man was convicted on September 3, 2024, of multiple child molestation charges and faces a potential life sentence. (Tulare County DA)

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Jerome Jupiocio Avilez, 60, of Visalia was found guilty of nine felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14 Tuesday, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release Wednesday.

The jury also determined that Avilez’s crimes involved multiple victims and included substantial sexual conduct.

Court records show that Avilez’s offenses took place between 2021 and 2022 and involved three female minors.

The court also confirmed that Avilez had a prior conviction for a forcible lewd act upon a child dating to 1988.

Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 14 and Avilez could face life in state prison. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.