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Casper man found guilty on 6 sex abuse charges involving 12-year-old girl; could face 170 years in prison

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A jury found Carl Shumaker guilty on six charges involving the sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, after messages on the girl’s phone helped expose the case.

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Casper Star-Tribune
A jury will decide the fate of this Casper man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old (opens Casper Star-Tribune)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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After prosecutors reduced the case from six counts to two, a Casper man is set to face trial Monday over allegations involving a 12-year-old.
Oil City News
Trial underway for Casper man accused of sex acts with 12-year-old girl (opens Oil City News)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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CASPER, Wyo. — A trial began Monday in Natrona County for a Casper man facing five counts of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old girl earlier this year. Carl James Shumaker, who was 47 at his initial appearance in January, is also charged with solicitation to engage in illicit sexual relations.
Casper Star-Tribune
Casper man found guilty on 6 sex abuse charges involving 12-year-old girl; could face 170 years in prison (opens Casper Star-Tribune)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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A jury found Carl Shumaker guilty on six charges involving the sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, after messages on the girl’s phone helped expose the case.