Jefferson County Man Found Guilty In Rape Of Amish Girl Gets More Than 130 Years In Prison

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Man found guilty in rape of Amish girl gets more than 130 years in prison, District Attorney says

LOCAL NEWS

by: Bill Shannon

Posted: Dec 22, 2021 / 03:40 PM EST / Updated: Dec 22, 2021 / 03:43 PM EST

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Jefferson County man was sentenced to 140-280 years in prison after being found guilty of rape, incest, and other charges, District Attorney Jeff Burkett announced Wednesday.

In May, Enos Hershberger, of Henderson Township, was found guilty of 169 charges, according to Burkett. The charges included multiple counts of rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, incest and other related charges involving a young Amish girl who was an adult by the time they went to trial.

DA: Jefferson County man guilty of 169 charges from child sexual abuse 

On Dec. 21, Hershberger was declared a sexually violent predator under Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law and was sentenced by Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Judge John H. Foradora.

“I’m very pleased with this sentence,” Burkett stated. “Our victim had to endure years of awful sexual abuse at the hands of this man. She received no support from her family or her community throughout this process, but the power of truth overcame all of this. Justice was done and this man will not be able to do this ever again.”

Burkett has thanked Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael D’Andrea for the work he did on the case as well as his office’s County Detectives Jeff Lee and Dave Ray.

[Lyndsey33]

Good news!!

[Petee]

Great news!!

[Gator11]

I am sure this happens more than we know in this community. They are not as godly as everyone likes to believe.

[WMJ77]

WE SHOULD HELP HIM MEET HIS GOD

[Lyndsey33]

And the poor girl received no support from her own family or community. Sad.

[Turd Ferguson]

20 hours ago, Gator11 said:

I am sure this happens more than we know in this community. They are not as godly as everyone likes to believe.

Only when it's convenient for them.  Pretty good act really if you stop and think about it.

[buschpounder]

A community closed to the outside world makes it easier to hide sin.

[Petee]

This happens a lot in all worlds, but in a community dedicated to peace, it stands out more, and I think it gets advertised more.  

[lavender]

A cult is a cult is a cult. The problems are the same whether it is a religious cult or a secular one. 

[Petee]

12 hours ago, Petee said:

This happens a lot in all worlds, but in a community dedicated to peace, it stands out more, and I think it gets advertised more.  

It is NEVER acceptable and needs to be dealt with equitably on behalf of all children of the world.

[sunflake]

I wonder WHY?  Is it because that particular community sees nothing wrong with this no one stepped up to stop it and that it is commonplace or the victim just endures it.....  both are very troubling...

 

[Petee]

I think they don't discuss this enough with their children and the kids get too scared to stand up for themselves.  The Amish are very discreet with personal information, but the kids may view it as a Taboo.  At any rate, the elders have recently been pushing it with the families, to keep their eyes and ears out for youngsters who seem to be in need of a listening ear.  They do not tolerate it at all if they know and step in quickly if they find it is happening in their community.  However, they would probably shun the aggressor rather than calling the police.  If that doesn't work, then the police are the next step.  When police are involved, they do whatever is needed to help, and that includes supporting the remaining family and treating the injured parties with care for as long as they need it.

Do we English do that or do we just let the police take care of it and walk away?

When the Schmucker family was involved, the elder children called the police.