Webster County man gets 30 years for infant rape, abuse

According to a news release from Attorney General Russell Coleman, 26-year-old Mykill D. Puckett pleaded guilty in Webster Circuit Court to one count of first-degree rape, victim under 12 years old, one count of incest, one count of first-degree assault, one count of first-degree criminal abuse, victim 12 or under, and one count of first-degree wanton endangerment.

“The abuse in this case was simply horrific. Law enforcement and prosecutors responded with the full weight of Kentucky’s justice system,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Greenwell. “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.”

As part of the guilty plea, Puckett will serve a 30-year sentence and will not be eligible for probation.

There will be a 10-year Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO) to keep Puckett away from the victim. Puckett will be subject to five years of post-incarceration supervision and required to register with the sex offender registry for the remainder of his life.

“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,” said Attorney General Coleman.