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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 438 Years for Child Abuse

4/15/2026

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Story summary
  • Matthew Cody Ball, a Tennessee man, received a 438-year sentence for 13 years of sexual abuse against six children.
  • Crimes occurred from 2011 to 2024 in Tennessee and Texas, with victims as young as four.
  • Ball was convicted in March on continuous sexual abuse and nine counts of child rape.
  • The sentence carries no parole.
  • Ball's arrest followed a report from a 10-year-old girl that led to additional victims.