Trenton Man Receives Consecutive Life Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse
Trenton, Georgia – A Trenton man was convicted of sexual offenses perpetrated on a minor victim by a Dade County jury following a three-day trial before Judge Chris Arnt which concluded on April 22, 2026. Randall Dakota Wallin, 36, was convicted of Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, and two counts of Child Molestation.
Evidence presented during the trial showed that on July 31, 2024, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Family and Children’s Services responded to a report of sexual abuse at a residence on Casey Road. The investigation revealed multiple minors were living in deplorable conditions inside the residence, and all minors were ultimately removed from the home after one made a disclosure of sexual abuse perpetrated by Wallin. When confronted with the allegations of abuse, Wallin wanted to know who had called the police that day but never asked which minor had been abused or what had happened to the minor. A forensic interview was scheduled at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Fort Oglethorpe, during which the victim disclosed extensive sexual abuse when she was 13 years old. The case was investigated by former Dade County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Misty McConathy.
The case was presented by Senior Assistant District Attorney Kevin Baugh, who was assisted by Administrative Assistants Tamara Clayton, Crystal McNabb, and Jessica Pressnell, Victim-Witness Services Director Amy Reed, and Chief Investigator Christy Smith. Wallin was sentenced on April 29, 2026, to serve consecutive life sentences in prison. Under Georgia law, Wallin would not be eligible for parole until service of 60 years of said sentence.
From Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman, “The courage of this young victim in coming forward cannot be overstated- without her bravery, Wallin would not have received the punishment he deserved. The conviction and imposition of consecutive life sentences ensures that Wallin will never again have the opportunity to harm a child. The dedication and skill of Senior ADA Baugh and this trial team demonstrate the commitment of our office to pursuing justice for those in this community who prey on children.”