On Wednesday, Judge Luis Garcia sentenced Jonathan Estarly Rivera Enriquez to a total of 24 years in prison followed by 6 years of sex offender probation following his conviction at trial in August on two counts of lewd and lascivious battery. Each count resulted in a 12-year prison sentence, followed by three years of sex offender probation per count, to be served consecutively. Rivera Enriquez was found guilty on August 27, 2024, following a two-day jury trial in which the jury deliberated for under four hours.
On March 29, 2023, a family member reported allegations of abuse of a minor to authorities in Key Largo, Florida. This family member shared that his daughter disclosed repeated sexual abuse by Rivera Enriquez, a relative of the victim in a relationship with the victim’s mother. The victim’s courage in disclosing these incidents, documented in forensic interviews with Child Protection Specialists, detailed the abuse and the threats used to silence her. Rivera Enriquez was arrested after an extensive investigation by detectives of the Major Crimes division of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Rivera Enriquez’s conviction at trial was the culmination of extensive teamwork and cooperation between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Children and Families, and the State Attorney’s Office. Assistant State Attorney Trey Evans, lead prosecutor on the case, commended his office’s trial team and the Major Crimes division of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work on this case.
Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield highlighted the collaborative effort involved: “Justice in this case was achieved thanks to the tireless efforts of our partners. The meticulous gathering of evidence and the support extended to the victim and her family demonstrate the critical importance of agency cooperation in prosecuting cases of this nature.”
Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward expressed deep appreciation for all involved, stating, “This outcome would not have been possible without the expertise and dedication of everyone involved—from Assistant State Attorney Evans to Child Protective Services and our law enforcement agencies. We owe a debt of gratitude to all who worked on this case, ensuring justice for the victim and reinforcing our community’s commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals.”
The State Attorney’s Office extended a special thanks to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Child Protective Services, and all our partners whose extensive cooperation and collaboration made this successful prosecution possible.
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