Crime
Raymundo Juan Reyes Cornelio charged with child rape after 12-year-old gives birth
Nashville, Tenn. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with rape of a child after a months-long investigation revealed he had a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old girl who later gave birth, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD).
The investigation began after a 12-year-old girl disclosed to authorities that she had engaged in a sexual encounter with an adult male she met on Facebook in May 2024, when she was just 11 years old.
The case was referred to the MNPD’s Youth Services Division, which specializes in crimes involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Using details provided by the victim, detectives executed a search warrant on the suspect’s Facebook account.
That search revealed both the name and telephone number of the individual.
The suspect was identified as Raymundo Juan Reyes Cornelio, 19, of Davidson County.
Authorities were first able to confirm his identity after Cornelio was stopped on March 1 for a window tint violation.
During that stop, he was cited for driving without a license, and the citation included his Davidson County residence, which later helped police locate him.
On Friday, April 11, Cornelio was taken into custody without incident.
During an interview with investigators, Cornelio reportedly admitted to having sexual contact with the victim, acknowledging that the encounter occurred when she was 11 years old.
However, he claimed he believed the girl was 14 at the time.
The girl later gave birth to a baby boy on February 14, according to MNPD.
Cornelio has been formally charged with rape of a child and is currently being held at Metro Jail on a $75,000 bond.
Additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues.
The Youth Services Division of MNPD continues to lead the investigation.
The unit is responsible for investigating all reports of child sexual abuse, exploitation, molestation, and related crimes involving victims under the age of 18.
Anyone with information about this case or other similar incidents is encouraged to contact the MNPD Youth Services Division or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Tips can remain anonymous.
Crime
Rice Consolidated High School Student Josiah Cobia Killed in Accidental Shooting at Home in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake, TX — An 18-year-old student at Rice Consolidated High School was tragically killed in an accidental shooting at his home Friday evening, April 11, according to the Eagle Lake Police Department.
The victim, identified as Josiah Cobia, was shot around 5 p.m. in a bedroom of the family’s residence located at 670 Donovan Street in Eagle Lake.
According to Police Chief Donald T. Chaney, the incident occurred when Cobia’s younger brother, whose name has not been released due to his age, accidentally discharged a firearm while showing it to his older brother.
The shot struck Cobia, who later succumbed to his injuries.
Chief Chaney emphasized that the incident appears to be a tragic accident, based on statements provided by family members who were present at the time. “It was an accident, and accidents happen,” Chaney said. “You have kids that get a hold of guns, and unfortunately, neither of them had any business with it. That’s something we’re going to look into.”
While no criminal charges are currently anticipated in connection to Cobia’s death, authorities have launched a separate investigation to determine how the firearm came into the boys’ possession.
Chief Chaney noted that the children’s mother was unaware a gun was in the home or accessible to her sons.
At this stage, it remains unclear whether the gun discharged as a result of being dropped or due to another handling mishap.
Authorities will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the firearm’s accessibility and the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal discharge.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the ongoing investigation.