A Florida man is behind bars after luring a young boy into in mobile home to feed baby chickens, then proceeding to sexually molest the child.
On Monday, August 15, 2022, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detective Caitlin Hartigan arrested Rogelio Argote Munoz, 38, for Lewd or Lascivious Conduct, Lewd or Lascivious Molestation on a Victim less than 12 Years of Age, and Attempted Sexual Battery on a Victim less than 12 Years of Age.
On August 14, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., MCSO deputies responded to Golden Hills Mobile Home Park in response to a report that Argote Munoz had molested a juvenile victim.
Investigators revealed that Argote Munoz invited the juvenile victim to his home and lured the child into his bedroom to feed baby chickens.
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Once inside, Argote Munoz exposed his genitals while rubbing against the victim. Argote Munoz then proceeded to molest the child and attempt to sexually batter him.
The victim also advised similar incidents occurred previously and that Argote Munoz claimed to have performed sexual acts with other children. Argote Munoz was taken into custody and interviewed by Detective Hartigan.
Argote Munoz was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains.
Due to the nature of these crimes and the defendant’s statement that there are other victims, MCSO believes Argote Munoz may have victimized other children.
If you have any information about sexual abuse perpetrated by Argote Munoz, please call Detective Hartigan at 352-368-3535.
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