Ft. Wood Soldiers Charged with Statutory rape

By KSPR News

The father of a 13-year old girl called police to his property to deal with two soldiers from Ft. Leonard Wood who he said were trespassing. Now those soldiers are in the Webster County jail facing statutory rape charges.
The two men who reside on post are accused of having sexual relations with a 13-year old girl in Seymour.
20-year old John Koelle is facing three first degree statutory rape charges for allegedly having sexual relations with the girl three different times last year.
20-year old Jessie McCormick is facing one charge of statutory rape for allegedly having sex with the same girl.
Both men could also face misdemeanor charges for allegedly having sex with a 14-year old girl.
The soldiers are scheduled to be in court next Monday.

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