Midweek Wednesday | Former FBI Agent Convicted for Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl | Christopher Bauer
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In today's midweek mini true crime story, we dive into the case of former FBI agent Christopher Bauer, who was sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse of an eleven-year-old girl. Bauer's trial revealed a history of misconduct and abuse, raising critical questions about accountability within law enforcement agencies.On August 1, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama, 44-year-old Christopher Bauer was convicted of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse of a child under twelve. The victim, now a teenager, bravely testified about the years of abuse she endured. Her courage to finally speak out led to Bauer's arrest and conviction.You won't believe Bauer's defense during the trial, but it didn't work. The jury found him guilty on all counts, with Judge Jimmy Pool sentencing him to life in prison.What makes this case particularly shocking is how Bauer managed to secure a position as an Alabama state trooper despite his checkered past with the FBI, including other accusations!The FBI and other federal agencies now face increased scrutiny over their handling of sexual misconduct allegations, with Bauer's case highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.Join us as we explore the disturbing details of this case, the systemic failures that allowed it to happen, and the ongoing fight for justice.Cases mentioned in this episode:Midweek Mini | Woman's Face Beaten Off by Her Ex | The Murder of Lauren Johansenhttps://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-womans-face-beaten-off-by-her-ex-the-murder-of-lauren-johansen/Midweek Mini | Woman Murdered Son Over Custody Battle with Her Mom plus a Shocking Update | Janet Garciahttps://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-woman-murdered-son-over-custody-battle-with-her-mom-plus-a-shocking-update-janet-garcia/Sources:[https://www.apnews.com/article/christopher-bauer-sexual-abuse-trial](https://www.apnews.com/article/christopher-bauer-sexual-abuse-trial))[https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/us/christopher-bauer-fbi-abuse](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/us/christopher-bauer-fbi-abuse))[https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/03/us/christopher-bauer-trial-verdict](https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/03/us/christopher-bauer-trial-verdict))https://apnews.com/article/fbi-christopher-bauer-sexual-assault-alabama-195aa7d1d4b6d4ec4fc3695f21544a53https://apnews.com/article/fbi-alabama-police-misconduct-sexual-abuse-86f61814feeef1f599298dfe5c6e35e8**********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0mdtMidHlAyFpe9AkReny1?si=3c02d14eee6b42ce****************************************Rate, Share, Subscribe!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟**Want to hear about a specific true crime case?**Email me at [email protected] here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5)👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/Follow on Social MediaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovemurderpodcastAftershow True Crime Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/landmfanpageMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support).