Webster County man sentenced to 30 years on rape, incest, and criminal abuse charges

A Webster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a case involving the rape and abuse of an infant.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Commonwealth’s Attorney Zac Greenwell, who serves Webster County, prosecuted 26-year-old Mykill D. Puckett. Puckett’s plea will require him to serve 30 years, and there will be no probation. He will have to adhere to five years of supervision after his release from jail, as well as a 10-year interpersonal protective order that prevents him from having contact with the victim. Puckett will also have to register as a Sex Offender for life.

Attorney General Coleman said, "Every day, Kentucky's law enforcement and prosecutors stare into the darkness and see some of the worst conduct imaginable. Through zealous collaboration with Commonwealth's Attorney Greenwell and his Office, we made clear that this criminal behavior has no place in Kentucky, and we will use every legal tool to stop it.”

Greenwell added, "The abuse in this case was simply horrific. Law enforcement and prosecutors responded with the full weight of Kentucky's justice system. I'm grateful to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Bobby Murray in my Office for his leadership in securing this conviction, and I thank Attorney General Coleman's Office for their strong support to deliver justice."

Puckett pleaded guilty in Webster Circuit Court to first-degree rape with a victim under 12, incest, assault, criminal abuse with a victim under 12, and wanton endangerment.