KNOXVILLE, Tenn>(WVLT)--Christopher Howard pleaded guilty to five counts of Child Rape last week. He was sentenced to 125 years in prison.
He must serve a minimum of 25 years.
On March 11, 2012, the Knoxville Police Department was notified of an incident involving the rape of a 12 year-old boy. After an investigation, officers arrested Howard and charged him with one count of Rape of a Child.
The additional charges came after further investigation.