Hendersonville musician arrested for child sex crimes, more victims sought
Key Questions
Who was arrested for child sex crimes in Hendersonville?
Phil Vaught, a Hendersonville musician described as a Christian singer, was arrested in Mississippi. He faces charges including child sex abuse, continuous rape, and statutory rape by authority.
What is the status of Phil Vaught's legal case?
Vaught faces a 160-count indictment for numerous child sex crimes and is held on a $1.5 million bond. The case is developing as of May 29.
Are authorities seeking additional information related to this case?
Police are requesting information on additional victims. This incident fits into a Tri-County child predator surge involving cases with Ball, Owens, and Parks.
Phil Vaught arrested in MS for child sex abuse, continuous rape, statutory rape by authority ($1.5M bond); police request info on additional victims (5/29). Fits Tri-County child predator surge with Ball, Owens, Parks.
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Updated Apr 20, 2026