17-05-2025
Man found guilty of child sex crime in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was found guilty of criminal sexual contact of a minor under the age of 13, the Doña Ana County District Attorney's Office said in a news release on Friday, May 16.
A jury found Adam Litz guilty of assaulting an 8-year-old girl during a sleepover, the DA's Office said.
Litz was remanded into custody pending sentencing. The DA's Office did not say when the sentencing hearing will be.
Litz was found guilty in an incident in which an 8-year-old girl was assaulted during a sleepover at a friend's house. During the sleepover, the friend's father, Litz, entered the room and sexually assaulted the victim, the DA's Office said.
'The jury's verdict has brought justice and closure to the victim in this case,' said Senior Trial Attorney Arthur Van Haselen, who prosecuted the case.
'This is a victory for the whole community. I am so happy we were able to get justice for that little girl and closure for the family,' Chief Deputy District Attorney Spencer Willson said.
The DA's Office said the young victim and her family showed courage throughout the process.
'Their bravery, along with the hard work of law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates, led to a just outcome,' the DA's Office said.
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