Northern Kentucky Man Accused of Nearly 250 Counts of Child Rape, Sodomy, and Child Porn

Joshua J. Boykin, 36, faces hundreds of charges involving children under 12 years old

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:10pm

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A 36-year-old man from Covington, Kentucky has been indicted on a total of 244 charges, including 15 counts of rape, 38 counts of sodomy, 37 counts of sexual abuse, two counts of human trafficking, 50 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor, and 102 counts of possession of child pornography, all involving children under the age of 12.

Why it matters

This case highlights the disturbing prevalence of child sexual abuse and exploitation, which can have devastating lifelong impacts on victims. It also raises questions about how perpetrators gain access to vulnerable children and the need for stronger safeguards to protect minors.

The details

Boykin was originally arrested in late January 2026 after his wife discovered videos and images of some of his crimes on his cellphone. The indictments involve three victims, with two suspected victims in other jurisdictions. Authorities say one way Boykin accessed the children was through babysitting.

  • Boykin was originally arrested in late January 2026.
  • He was indicted by a Kenton County Grand Jury in April 2026.

The players

Joshua J. Boykin

A 36-year-old man from Covington, Kentucky who has been accused of nearly 250 charges related to raping and sodomizing children and child pornography.

Rob Sanders

The Commonwealth's Attorney who provided details about the case to FOX19.com.

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What they’re saying

“One way Boykin accessed the children was through babysitting.”

— Rob Sanders, Commonwealth's Attorney

What’s next

Boykin is being held in the Kenton County Detention Center on a $250,000 cash bond. The judge will determine if he will be granted bail.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the urgent need for stronger safeguards to protect children from sexual predators, as well as the importance of vigilance and reporting suspected abuse to authorities.