(Marietta, Ga. — Nov. 4, 2024) — Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr. announces that Tyquan Kent, 40, was found guilty on 12 charges, including five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child molestation, two counts of rape, and one count of electronically furnishing obscene material to minors.

Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill sentenced Tyquan Kent to two consecutive sentences of life imprisonment plus 38 years. 

On December 25, 2022, two minor victims disclosed to their mother that Kent had been sexually abusing them over the previous year. Their mother took both children to a Cobb County hospital for medical evaluation, where hospital staff promptly notified the Cobb County Police Department.

Detective Joshua Allen responded to the report, launching an immediate investigation. Following initial assessments at the hospital, the family was transferred to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), where the victims underwent Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations (SANEs).

The following day, forensic interviews were conducted at SafePath, where they described the ongoing abuse. According to their statements, the incidents began while the family resided at a Motel 6 in Cobb County between December 2021 and February 2022 and continued when the family moved to a Red Roof Inn in August 2022.

Detective Allen interviewed Kent on December 26, 2022, where Kent admitted to sexually assaulting the young victims.

"We commend the bravery of these young victims and the outstanding work of our team and law enforcement in bringing this case to justice," said District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr. 

Assistant District Attorneys Kristen Judd and Rachel Plevak prosecuted the case on behalf of the state. The defendant was represented by Rick Jason Christian

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual assault, please contact your local police department to file a report. For additional resources, please contact SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center at 770-801-3465.