San Marcos man sentenced to life for continuous sexual abuse of a child

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 51-year-old man from San Marcos was sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to a press release. 

The jury found Javier Ortega Gonzalez guilty after evidence revealed he abused a child over the course of several years. That child was around 5-years-old when the abuse started, the release said. 

Additionally, the state provided more evidence showing Gonzalez had been physically abusive to several children and adults throughout the years. The jury sentenced him to life in prison, and according to the release, he will not be eligible for parole.

“It took extraordinary courage for the victim to come forward and testify about the abuse,” said Assistant Criminal District Attorney Miranda Ebersole. “We thank the jury for their verdict and for ensuring that this defendant can never sexually abuse a child again.