TERREBONNE PARISH, La. — A Chauvin man is accused of sexually abusing three juveniles in Terrebonne Parish.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office says they arrested 54-year-old Billy Ray McLin after they learned about information related to a sexually motivated incident involving a juvenile under the age of 13. The incident allegedly happened at a home in the 4900 block of Bayouside Drive on June 30th, 2024.
Authorities met with the victim, who told them about being sexually abused for three years. While talking with that victim they learned that two other juveniles under the age of 11 had also been abused.
The victims all identified Billy Ray McLin as the person responsible for the abuse.
"McLin was arrested and jailed at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex, on July 2nd, on charges of First-Degree Rape and Molestation of a juvenile under the age of 13," TPSO said.
He's being held on a $3 million bond.
The victim’s identities are being withheld, but all victims are currently in safe environments as a result of the investigation.
Sheriff Soignet said, “These types of cases tend to be very disturbing for the public, as well as tedious for our investigators. I have the utmost belief in our detectives, to bring a conclusion to this incident for all involved.”
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