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Kentucky police arrest father and son on sex abuse, incest charges

The two are facing a multitude of charges, including sexual abuse and incest involving victims who were less than 14 years old when the crimes reportedly occurred.

BELL COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police arrested a father and son after two female victims came forward and reported crimes that reportedly occurred when they were less than 14 years old. 

According to KSP, 73-year-old John Hoskins and 33-year-old Travis Hoskins from Middlesboro were placed under arrest Thursday after an investigation began in March. 

Two female victims came forward to report sex crimes that occurred on Beans Fork Road, KSP said. 

Credit: KSP
John Hoskins

John, the father, faces charges of first degree sexual abuse with a victim under 12, another count of first degree sexual abuse, incest, and two sodomy charges.

Credit: KSP
Travis Hoskins

Travis, the son, faces charges of second degree rape, first degree sexual abuse, incest, and second degree sodomy. 

Both were taken to the Bell County Detention Center. The case remains under investigation. 

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