From the Bates County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

It's life in prison for Andrew Shores Senior. Shores had previously pleaded guilty to 3 counts of child molestation in March of 2015 and was placed on 7 years probation on each count. In the fall of 2015 additional allegations were made against Shores that led to the new charges being filed.

Mr. Shores was found guilty in August 2017 on multiple counts of child molestation, rape and sodomy and today Judge James Journey followed the recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney Hugh C. Jenkins and sentenced Shores to life in prison for his crimes. Judge Journey decreed that Shores will have to serve 20 years before he will even be eligible for parole.

Before Judge Journey handed down the sentence, a family member read emotional victim impact statements from Shores victims and family members.

After the sentencing, Sheriff Chad Anderson and deputies led Shores from the courtroom. Within the next few days Shores will be transported to the Missouri Department of Corrections to begin serving his life sentence.