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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.