PH man sentenced two consecutive life terms for sex crimes against child

PH man sentenced two consecutive life terms for sex crimes against child

Jeffrey Sawtelle was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the rape and sodomy of his step-granddaughter who was 13-years-old at the time of the assault.  St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department photo In March, the Daily Journal reported that following a two-day trial, a St. Francois County jury found Jeffrey Sawtelle, age 57, of Park Hills, guilty of first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory sodomy. Assistant Prosecuting Att…