Georgia Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in ‘One of the Worst’ Child Abuse Cases
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA — A 35-year-old man was sentenced to the maximum possible penalty under Georgia law on March 17, 2026, following a trial that exposed a disturbing pattern of child exploitation and abuse. Nathaniel Lee Green was convicted on seven counts of sexually related crimes against a two-year-old child, including Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, and Incest.
Superior Court Judge Don Thompson, who presided over the two-day trial, characterized the matter as one of the most severe cases of his judicial career. He sentenced Green to two consecutive life sentences plus an additional 49 consecutive years in prison.
An Inter-State Digital Trail
The investigation into Green’s crimes in Georgia actually began in Texas. Sgt. Jerry Serratt of the Montgomery County, Texas Constables Office, a member of the Houston Metro ICAC Task Force, initially arrested a Texas man, Justin Guill. Upon auditing Guill’s devices, investigators discovered conversations with Green where Green admitted to molesting a 2-year-old toddler in Georgia. The men were also exchanging child pornography.
Sgt. Serratt then went undercover online, posing as a predator to contact Green. During these interactions, Green detailed specific sexual acts he performed on the child and sent images of child pornography to the undercover officer. This evidence was turned over to Detective Clay Thompson of the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, leading to Green’s arrest.
Disturbing Trial Evidence
Assistant District Attorney David Wolfe presented a mountain of digital and physical evidence to the jury:
- Digital Admissions: Text messages between Green and both Guill and the undercover sergeant detailed multiple acts of sodomy.
- Predatory Intent: Messages revealed Green’s desire to kidnap children, including a text stating he was at a “Dave and Busters” and found the children there “tempting.”
- Witness Testimony: Green’s own wife testified that he previously suggested adopting a child specifically to involve them in sexual activity.
- Forensic Findings: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Jennifer Stephenson testified that a physical examination of the two-year-old victim revealed injuries consistent with sexual abuse.
Sentencing and Public Safety
During the sentencing phase, the defense argued for a minimum sentence, suggesting the victim would be an adult by the time Green was released. ADA Wolfe countered by requesting the maximum, citing the extreme danger Green posed to all children in the community.
Judge Thompson ultimately agreed with the prosecution’s assessment of Green’s depravity. “While nothing can repair the absolute horror the child victim suffered… we can take some solace in knowing that our community is safer,” said Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman following the sentencing.
The prosecution team was supported by Victim Witness Advocate Ashley Nicholson and Chief Investigator Christy Smith.
