Hickory Man Sentenced for “Horrendous Torture of Babies”: Reaction and Outrage
Kelly Lee Setzer, a 64-year-old man from Hickory, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing and transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The sentencing followed a search warrant executed at Setzer’s residence, where officers found videos depicting the sexual abuse of a prepubescent child. The investigation also revealed Setzer possessed an extensive CSAM library with over 48,000 videos and images, along with an online relationship involving a minor. Setzer pleaded guilty to multiple counts related to the production, transportation, and possession of child pornography and was ordered to pay restitution, serve lifetime supervised release, and register as a sex offender.
John Q. Hosedrinker