Odessa Man Accused of Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Minors, Trial Moved to Saline County

Patrick William Riley III faces ten felony charges, including sexual misconduct and possession of child pornography

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The case against a 34-year-old Odessa man accused of multiple sex crimes involving minors has been moved to Saline County. Patrick William Riley III was indicted in November on five charges, including sexual misconduct with a child under 15 and harassment of four underage victims. Additional charges were filed in December accusing Riley of possessing at least 100 images of child pornography. Riley now faces a total of ten felony charges and is being held in the Saline County Jail with bond set at $100,000 cash-only.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual crimes against minors and the need for strong law enforcement and judicial action to protect vulnerable children in the community. The move to Saline County may provide a more impartial venue for the trial.

The details

According to the indictment, Riley is accused of coercing a girl into exposing herself and harassing four underage victims last July by repeatedly asking them for illicit images. The additional charges filed in December accuse Riley of possessing at least 100 images of child pornography, including some generated by artificial intelligence.

  • Riley was indicted by a grand jury in November 2025.
  • Additional charges were filed in December 2025.
  • Riley's next hearing is set for the afternoon of Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Patrick William Riley III

A 34-year-old man from Odessa, Missouri who is accused of multiple sex crimes involving minors.

Lafayette County Prosecutors

The prosecutors who filed the additional charges against Riley in December 2025.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Monday, February 23, 2026 whether to allow Riley to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need to protect children from sexual predators and the importance of a thorough and impartial judicial process to ensure justice is served.