Paulding DA Secures 20-Year Sentence for Child Exploitation Suspect

DALLAS, GA — A 27-year-old Paulding County man has been sentenced to 20 years, with the first 15 to be served in state prison, after a jury convicted him of the sexual exploitation of children.

Jacob Christain Marr, of Dallas, Georgia, was found guilty following a two-day trial that concluded on June 24, 2026. Superior Court Judge T. David Lyles handed down the formal sentence on June 30, 2026, ordering Marr to complete a lengthy term in the Department of Corrections followed by five years of specialized sex offender probation.

Teenager’s Report Sparked Sheriff’s Investigation

The criminal case originated on June 12, 2024, when a child under the age of 16 bravely came forward to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. The minor reported to deputies that Marr was in possession of explicit digital media depicting a minor engaged in an explicit sexual act.

Sheriff’s investigators launched a digital forensics probe, executing search warrants to secure the electronic materials.

During the trial, local law enforcement personnel took the stand to detail the specialized forensic tracking and the scope of the electronic evidence recovered from Marr’s possession. Following several hours of deliberation, the Paulding County jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict on one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children under Georgia code.

Prosecution and Sentencing Logistics

The state’s case was led by Assistant District Attorney Christina Morgan Young. In addition to the 15-year prison term, Judge Lyles mandated that Marr’s subsequent release be bound by all statutory special conditions for sex offenders, including registration on the state tracking registry and strict electronic monitoring boundaries.

Statement from the District Attorney: Following the sentencing hearing, Paulding Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert S. Lane praised the resolve of his prosecution team, stating:

“I am extremely proud of Ms. Morgan Young’s tenacity in ensuring that sex offenders are held fully accountable for their horrible crimes. This office is committed to protecting children, holding predators accountable, and restoring trust in our justice system. Justice will be delivered in Paulding County.”