Back in 2014, a deeply unsettling incident unfolded involving a couple from Florence that were jailed for 2,340 years. They were subsequently sentenced for their involvement in explicit content and now, in the year 2023, we revisit the case. Matthew and Patricia Ayers, who pleaded guilty to harmful acts with a young girl, have faced the consequences of their actions.
Initially charged with engaging in inappropriate behavior with a child under 12 and creating explicit material involving the child, the couple admitted their guilt. As a result of their federal charges, they were sentenced to extensive prison terms.
However, as of now, it has been nearly nine years since the incident took place, and the question of how much time they’ve served arises. The fact is some may have forgotten about the incident or some may not have heard or read about it then, that is why KET has revisited this story.
Why the Couple were Jailed for 2,340 Years
In 2014, the legal proceedings revealed that the couple coerced the child into indecent poses for photographs and engaged in explicit acts with the child. The abuse began when the victim was just 6 years old. Patricia Ayers admitted to even sending explicit images to an individual in Dallas, Texas, further deepening the gravity of the situation.
Following their federal charges, Patricia Ayers received a staggering 1,590-year sentence, while Matthew Ayers was sentenced to 750 years. With almost a decade gone by, it’s natural to wonder how much time they’ve already served and how much of their sentences remain. As of 2023, they would have served around 9 years, leaving Patricia Ayers with approximately 1,581 years to go and Matthew Ayers with around 741 years remaining.
This case continues to be a harrowing reminder of the importance of justice and the long-lasting effects of such abhorrent actions on the victims and society as a whole. According to what the couple did , it was and is still a case that no court in any continent can pardon or look at with merciful eyes.