Jamesport Resident Charged With Child Abuse, Child Sex Crimes

GALLATIN, MO – A Jamesport resident has been charged in Daviess County after an investigation by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.

In court documents, 44-year-old Shaun Murphy is alleged to have struck a minor female family member with a piece of wood several times and thrown bleach on her. Murphy is also alleged to have had sexual contact with the minor multiple times over a five year period.

Murphy is charged with statutory sodomy, three counts of child molestation, and child abuse. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Bond has been denied.