Ryan Gordon Tracy, 35, from the Fairland area, was convicted Wednesday evening of four counts of Child Molesting after a 3-day jury trial.  Three of the counts were Level 1 felonies and one was a Level 4. 

The case was investigated by Shelby County Sheriff’s Detective Jim Thurman, and revealed that Tracy had been molesting a victim, under the age of 10, repeatedly over a period of time between November 2017, and January 2020.  The acts of molestation involved various sex acts, and even sex toys. 

The investigation also revealed evidence of Vicarious Sexual Gratification (Level 3 felony) and Dissemination of Matter Harmful To Minors (Level 6 felony), though the jury found insufficient evidence to convict on these lower offenses.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutor Brandon Robinson.  He was assisted by Chief Deputy Prosecutor Scott Spears and Deputy Prosecutor Adam James.  Tracy was represented by attorneys Chris Taylor and Mike Boring.  Robinson called 11 witnesses in all.  The jury deliberated for over four hours before reaching their verdicts.

Tracy will face up to 150 years in prison when he is sentenced next month.

Shelby County Prosecutor Brad Landwerlen said, "This case is one of the more disturbing child molest cases he has seen – in large part due to the variety, nature, and frequency of the acts of molestation.  We will definitely be seeking an enhanced sentence."