A pedophile agreed to be physically castrated after raping a 14-year-old girl and getting her pregnant.
Glen Sullivan Sr., 54, of Springfield, Louisiana, pleaded guilty April 17 to four counts of second-degree rape and was sentenced to 50 years in prison by Judge William Dykes.
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Sullivan in July 2022 after the teen told detectives he raped her “multiple times.”
It was later discovered that the girl became pregnant and a DNA test proved that Sullivan was the father.
In 2008, a Louisiana state law was passed that determined that if a man was convicted of certain rape crimes, he could be sentenced to chemical or physical castration.
“I felt this case was strong enough and warranted such action,” said Deputy District Attorney Brad Cascio. WBRZ.
Glen Sullivan Sr., 54, of Springfield, Louisiana, agreed to be physically castrated after raping a 14-year-old girl and impregnating her.
In 2008, a Louisiana state law was passed that determined that if a man was convicted of certain rape crimes, he could be sentenced to chemical or physical castration. The Department of Corrections is usually responsible for the procedure.
Physical castration, the surgical removal of the testicles, can only be ordered with the consent of the accused. Cascio said Sullivan’s decision was part of a plea deal.
The investigation further revealed that Sullivan had “groomed” the young woman and “used threats of violence against her and her family” to keep them quiet, according to 21st District Attorney Scott Perrilloux.
A chemical castration occurs when a suspected male is given a medication called medroxyprogesterone acetate, which reduces sexual urges and suppresses testosterone production.
Physical castration also reduces testosterone production in a man, according to the National Library of Medicine.
“I want to say I’ve ordered chemical castration for three people, but as far as I know, this is the first physical castration that’s been ordered,” Cascio said.
The Department of Corrections is typically responsible for the procedure, although a Louisiana DOC spokesperson said WBRZ This physical castration is “very rare.”
“It has to be done no later than a week before their release, so they can do it immediately or they can wait,” Cascio added.
This means Sullivan may not be castrated until a week before the end of his sentence, when he will be over 100 years old.
“Sex crimes against minors are the most malicious crimes we prosecute,” Cascio said.
“I intend to use every tool the legislature is willing to give us, including physical castration, to seek justice for the children of our community.”
Sullivan pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape on April 17 and was sentenced to 50 years in prison by Judge William Dykes (pictured).
Deputy Prosecutor Brad Cascio said physical castration, the surgical removal of the testicles, can only be ordered in the state with the consent of the defendant.
Sullivan’s castration must take place “no later than one week before his release.” Cascio said the DOC could do it immediately or wait, when Sullivan is over 100 years old.
“Many of these types of cases are not reported out of fear,” Perrilloux said.
“The strength it must have taken for this young woman to speak the truth in the face of threats and adversity is truly incredible.”
Cascio said the girl raised the child who is “alive and healthy.”
On Tuesday, the state proposed a bill to allow convicted sex offenders who committed a crime against a victim under 13 to be surgically castrated.
The bill, introduced by Baton Rouge Democratic Sen. Regina Barrow, would mandate surgical castration for offenders who commit an aggravated sex crime, according to WVUE.
Currently, the bill allows judges to order chemical castrations for some sex offenders.
“It’s something I know the impact it leaves on an individual when this crime is committed,” Barrow said.
“My hope is that in the process people, when they give their testimony, the judge can see the aspects of the case and perhaps not sentence that person to undergo surgical castration,” he added.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29 to 9 and it advanced to the House.