Sedalia Pettis Crime Watch

Sedalia Child Molestation and Endangerment Charges

Sedalia Child Molestation and Endangerment Charges

Key Questions

Who has been charged in the Sedalia child molestation case?

Local man Platt has been charged with child molestation after allegedly molesting a child left in his care. Two Sedalia women, including the child's mother White, face child endangerment charges in Pettis County.

What are the details of the incident?

A registered sex offender, Platt, was left to babysit the child by the mother. Court documents accuse him of molestation during this time.

What is the current status of the case?

A court hearing is scheduled soon. The case underscores child safety alerts and the need for vigilance around known offenders.

Local man Platt charged after molesting child left by mother White; now White & Spence charged with endangerment for ignoring abuse claims despite Platt's history. Ties to child safety alerts amid offender vigilance needs; hearings imminent.

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Updated May 9, 2026