BENTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- A 34-year-old Benton, Illinois, man was sentenced in a child porn and grooming case on Thursday.

Franklin County State's Attorney Abby Dinn stated Kevin Goetz was sentenced to 18 years and 7 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Dinn said the case dates back to April of 2024, when Goetz had a sexual conversation with an 11-year-old. Goetz was accused of sending photos, requesting photos and inviting the juvenile over.

Goetz was arrested and charged with two counts of grooming and five counts of child pornography.

On March 26, 2025, Dinn said Goetz pleaded guilty to four counts of child pornography and one count of grooming.

The sentences on each count of child pornography were for four years, plus 31 months for the grooming charge for a total of 18 y

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