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Buna man sentenced to 137 years for child sexual assault

Nathan Paul Woods, 63, of Buna was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 137 years in prison. The charges stemmed from incidents occurring in 2022 and 2023 in Buna, Texas involving a juvenile victim.

Where
Buna, Jasper County
When
Nov. 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Jasper

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Nathan Paul Woodsdefendant, found guilty of five counts of sexual assault of a child
  • Jasper County Sheriff's Officeconducted investigation
  • Jasper County District Attorney's Officeprosecuted case
  • Chuck HavardJasper County Sheriff

The facts

  • Nathan Paul Woods, 63, of Buna found guilty of five counts of sexual assault of a child.2
  • Woods sentenced to 137 years in prison.2
  • Charges stemmed from incidents in 2022 and 2023 in Buna involving a juvenile victim.2
  • Investigation conducted by Jasper County Sheriff's Office.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Chuck Havard, Jasper County Sheriff Will not allow anyone being harmed in community, especially children. Will hold individuals accountable to fullest extent of law.2

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  • Buna man, 63, gets 137 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2022 and 2023 in Jasper County case

    12newsnow.com

  • Buna man gets 137 year sentence for sexual assault of child

    KLTV.com

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  1. Buna man, 63, gets 137 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2022 and 2023 in Jasper County case 12newsnow.com Not rated, November 5, 2026
  2. Buna man gets 137 year sentence for sexual assault of child KLTV.com Not rated, November 5, 2026

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