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.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victim’s brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reece’s death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reece’s death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.