Beverly Hills man, 70, charged with sexual abuse of adult with diminished mental capacity
When deputies arrived at the home where the incident occurred, the witness told deputies that he/she arrived to find 70 year-old Morris Randel Kinser, Sr. engaging in sexual intercourse with an adult who has diminished mental capacity. The witness reported that Kinser apologized to him/her (the witness) and then immediately left the home
Detectives Barry and Steelfox, with the agency's Major Cases Section, spoke with the witness. The witness stated that Kinser often comes to the residence while they are not home, claiming that he checks on the victim.
According to a press release, the detectives found evidence, which included statements from Mr. Kinser, that similar incidents had occurred numerous times.
Kinser was placed under arrest, charged with sexual battery, and is being held at the Citrus County Detention Facility with his bond set at $25,000.
Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendegast commented on the case, "Kinser betrayed the victim and her family's trust in him. Detectives Barry and Steelfox...had Kinser in custody within hours. Their dedication to finding justice for victims in these cases is unmatched and helps the Citrus County Sheriff's Office provide our citizens a sense of safety. I hope that the victim and her family can find some comfort in the fact that Kinser is in custody and that we will continue to work with the State Attorney's Office throughout the Judicial process."