GALVESTON COUNTY, Tx \u2013 On Tuesday, Galveston County jurors found Jesus Jose Pena Sr. guilty of continuous sex abuse of young children.<\/p>\n
Jurors heard testimony from four victims who are now adults. They described abuse that spanned roughly 15 years and began when one of the victims was just 4 years old. <\/p>\n
The jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning its verdict.<\/p>\n
During the punishment phase, Pena testified and admitted to being a \u201cmonster,\u201d but described the abuse as normal. <\/p>\n
Chief Assistant District Attorney Quinten McConico urged jurors to impose a sentence that would ensure Pena never reenters the community, saying, \u201cThese girls do not need to look forward to the day the defendant gets out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The jury sentenced Pena to 90 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. <\/p>\n
Prosecutors say the offense is not eligible for parole under Texas law.<\/p>\n
After the sentencing, McConico said, \u201cThese women deserve to close this chapter and begin healing, and the verdict returned by this jury is the beginning of that.\u201d <\/p>\n
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