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Marietta Man in Custody For Sexual Abuse Charges Save Email Print
Posted: 7:43 PM Jan 10, 2009
Last Updated: 6:19 PM Feb 3, 2009
Reporter: Lauren Weppler
Email Address: lauren.weppler@wtap.com

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Last night Marietta police were searching the home of a man accused of sexual abuse.
Officers say not only did they find evidence of sexual abuse but they also found two young boys inside the home.

The investigation started last night, after a victim contacted police.

Daniel Keck II from Marietta is being charged with one count of rape, one count of kidnapping, and one count of pandering sexually matter involving a minor.

Officials say Keck acted as mentor to several kids and frequently had children at his home.

Marietta Police Detective Troy Hawkins says, "Our main goal is to identify any past victims of Mr. Keck we expect this going on for several years. It's important if anybody has knowledge of those victims or are victims themselves that they know that they are not alone."

Wednesday a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Keck.

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Posted by: chris on Jan 16, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Everyone needs to open their eyes in this county all we see is drugies and people who like to play with themselves or our kids.

Posted by: Sam Location: middle of nowhere on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM
He has done nothing but help these kids, and not in a sexual way. He was like a father to them. And was there hard EVIDENCE of abuse? or was it porn magazines and such, that i know over half the population of men in our world have that stuff around there houses. I also have known him my entire life, but I understand if it is true, he deserves what ever punishment he gets, but if this is all just becuase one of the kid's parents smelled money, then he is going to be unrightfully charged. The government system will most likely go with whatever the kids say, and sometimes i think that i really good, but it isn't always true. I really hope that they do complete research on Mr. Keck to make sure there is hard evidence. If its true, then i was wrong about this man, but i highly doubt he would of ever done anything to harm the child, i don't believe he has ever laid a hand on them, ever before in my life that I have ever seen. I really hope they research this thing out completely!

Posted by: Crystal Location: PKB on Jan 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Well obviously Mr. Smith if they found EVIDENCE of sexual abuse he is far from innocent. People aren't always who we think they are. This man is apparently a SICKO to harm ANY child in ANY way!

Posted by: mr.smith Location: unknown on Jan 12, 2009 at 08:26 PM
this is ridic. i have know this man my who life and have spent much time with this man my whole life. i have never seen or heard of anything like this. many of the boys he has given second and third chances to are very greatfull. this is just a family looking for an easy pay check. lets hope the legal system actually works. this man is not guilty.

Posted by: Uncle on Jan 12, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Police need to check his home out in Roatan Hondurus. This guy is a sicko and should be extradited to there where he would be beheaded.

Posted by: James Location: Marietta, OH on Jan 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Seriously.. when will this stop? What is about our area, that these lower-than-human scum keep coming.. will it stop!!?? Is it the pollution?

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