This week, the Collin County District Attorney’s office prosecuted two Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child cases.
On March 4, District Attorney Greg Willis‘ office secured a 45-year, no-parole sentence for a man who repeatedly sexually abused an 11 year old. Nathanael Lane, who “was known by and had ongoing access to the child,” was caught after taking the victim to a sleep study in Plano where Lane was informed that the child’s sleep study would be recorded. However, upon watching the video, staff members saw Lane sexually assault the child and immediately called the police.
“Lane admitted he sexually assaulted the victim during the sleep study, and in a later interview further admitted he sexually assaulted the victim over the course of several months at his home,” a news release from the district attorney’s office said.
After an investigation by Plano Police Department detective Bryan Patten and forensic interviews at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, a jury found Lane guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and he was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
“Child sexual assaults often tragically unfold in the shadows. In a striking turn of events, this perpetrator’s darkly evil actions were captured on video by vigilant employees – individuals who had no prior connection to the victim,” Willis said. “They acted swiftly and responsibly, and our heartfelt gratitude extends to these courageous strangers and the ever-diligent Plano police.”
On March 6, the office secured a 55-year sentence for a Plano man’s decade-long sexual assault of a child.
Lloyd Amos was also “known by and had ongoing access to the child” over a 10-year period. In 2022, the victim disclosed the abuse to a sibling, who confronted Amos via text.
According to a statement from the district attorney’s office, Amos replied that he was repented for the crime and that he would “take care of the monster inside himself.” When the sibling notified their mother, she contacted law enforcement who launched a formal investigation.
Plano Police Department detective Kristina McClain investigated the case, interviewing the victim who disclosed the details of the abuse. A jury found Amos guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and he was sentenced to 55 years in prison with no chance of parole.
“No child should suffer like this child, not even for a second. Now, with this predator locked away for over 50 years, our kids are safer,” said Willis after sentencing.
The Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s office has a special division devoted to prosecution of cases involving the sexual and physical abuse of children. The division partners with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County to use a multi-disciplinary approach involving law enforcement and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in the criminal and civil investigation of child abuse. By law, victim’s names and relationship to the assailant are kept confidential to protect the victim.
