Leavenworth Man Found Guilty of Sex Crimes Involving Child

Garfield C. Ross III convicted of attempted rape, indecent liberties, and criminal sodomy

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Garfield C. Ross III, a 35-year-old Leavenworth, Kansas resident, has been found guilty by a jury of attempted rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy following a trial. The charges stemmed from incidents involving a child.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing need to protect children from sexual predators and the importance of the judicial system holding offenders accountable for such heinous crimes against minors.

The details

Ross was convicted on all three charges related to the sexual crimes against a child. The jury trial resulted in the guilty verdicts, though details about the specific incidents were not provided in the original report.

  • The jury trial took place in February 2026.

The players

Garfield C. Ross III

A 35-year-old Leavenworth, Kansas resident who was found guilty of attempted rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy.

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What’s next

The judge will now determine Ross' sentencing for the crimes he was convicted of.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need to protect vulnerable children from sexual predators and the justice system's role in holding offenders responsible for such abusive acts.