HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for the rest of his life for violent child sex crimes.

On July 25, Harvey County District Court Judge Llamas sentenced Christopher M. McAhren, age 32, of Newton, Kansas, to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 100 years, according to the Harvey County Attorney's office.

The sentencing follows McAhren’s guilty plea entered on April 24, 2025, to Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child, Rape of a child under the age of 14, and Aggravated Internet Trading in Child Pornography. 

The victim was under the age of 8 at the time of the offenses.

During sentencing, Harvey County Attorney Heather Figger urged the Court to impose the maximum sentence, citing the severe nature of McAhren’s crimes. “McAhren stole the victims’ innocence, documented his offenses through images, involved others, and shared those images,” Figger told the Court.

“When his crimes were uncovered, he fled the state.”

Judge Llamas agreed with the prosecution, finding McAhren to be a danger to the community and stating his actions were unconscionable.

 McAhren was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences with a 100- year minimum before parole eligibility. If ever released, McAhren would be subject to lifetime parole supervision with electronic monitoring, and sex offender registration.

McAhren’s codefendants are also awaiting sentencing:

&nbsp;Veronica Darby is scheduled to be sentenced on September 22, 2025, at 9:15 AM before Judge Wilder.

&nbsp;Cameron Durham is scheduled for sentencing on September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, also before Judge Wilder.

The Newton Police Department, Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, and the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force assisted with the investigation and prosecution of this case.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for the rest of his life for violent child sex crimes.On July 25, Harvey County District Court Judge Llamas sentenced Christopher M. McAhren, age 32, of Newton, Kansas, to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 100 years, according to the Harvey County Attorney's office.The sentencing follows McAhren’s guilty plea entered on April 24, 2025, to Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child, Rape of a child under the age of 14, and Aggravated Internet Trading in Child Pornography. The victim was under the age of 8 at the time of the offenses.During sentencing, Harvey County Attorney Heather Figger urged the Court to impose the maximum sentence, citing the severe nature of McAhren’s crimes. “McAhren stole the victims’ innocence, documented his offenses through images, involved others, and shared those images,” Figger told the Court.“When his crimes were uncovered, he fled the state.”Judge Llamas agreed with the prosecution, finding McAhren to be a danger to the community and stating his actions were unconscionable. McAhren was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences with a 100- year minimum before parole eligibility. If ever released, McAhren would be subject to lifetime parole supervision with electronic monitoring, and sex offender registration.McAhren’s codefendants are also awaiting sentencing:&nbsp;Veronica Darby is scheduled to be sentenced on September 22, 2025, at 9:15 AM before Judge Wilder.&nbsp;Cameron Durham is scheduled for sentencing on September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, also before Judge Wilder.The Newton Police Department, Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, and the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force assisted with the investigation and prosecution of this case.

Kansas man fled the state after his child sex crimes were uncovered

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2025 Riley County 4-H Fair  Clover Hunt Clues!

The county fair is for all shapes and sizes

Someone said they even have carnival prizes

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The county fair even brings food trucks to this superfabulous gig

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The Riley County Fair will put tears of joy in you eye

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2025 Riley County 4-H Fair  Clover Hunt Clues

It’s the clover of your dreams, if that’s your thing

I’m shiny, gold, and come with a basket of bling

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The Golden Clover was located at the Sunset Neighborhood Park – off of Ridge Drive.

Congratulations&nbsp;to Brian, Lauren and Emma Tesene.

More details can be found at:&nbsp;<a href="http://rileycountyfair.com/goldenclover/">RileyCountyFair.com/GoldenClover</a>

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Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover has been found!

Art exhibits, plants, and rockets to spare

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You may hear strange sounds when you come searching my stay

More details can be found at: <a href="http://rileycountyfair.com/goldenclover/">RileyCountyFair.com/GoldenClover</a>

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Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #7

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If you’re looking, under a sign you might pass

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 </figure>Friday, July 21Bring out the family for a week of funPut a team together for fair Olympics, but be prepared to runIf you’re out looking, you’ll be just off the grassIf you’re looking, under a sign you might pass

Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #6

4-H projects bring joy, from LEGO’s to cake

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Some people are surprised, I can stick to a wall

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 </figure>Thursday, July 204-H projects bring joy, from LEGO’s to cakeBring in the photos of the Barns of Riley County you takeBesides being round and shiny, the size of a racquet ballSome people are surprised, I can stick to a wall

Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #5

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Try our open class cookie contest, no one can resist

As you dream about the riches you’ll acquire

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 </figure>Wednesday, July 19If you can’t find it at the fair, it doesn’t existTry our open class cookie contest, no one can resistAs you dream about the riches you’ll acquireConsider structures as tall as a spire

Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #4

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Take a break, grab a drink, and quench your thirst

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Its important to stay dry, so seek higher ground

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Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #3

The Last Blast of Summer is our new fair theme

Find this round clover of gold, and riches beyond a dream

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Come for the shows, carnival, and funnel cakes of every flavor

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The Golden Clover is out of hiding and ready to play

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Riley Co. Fair Golden Clover Clue #1

The Riley County Fair is quickly approaching and it's almost time for the 2023 Riley County Golden Clover Clues.

The first clue will be posted to <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/pages/Golden%20Clover%20Clues">LittleApplePost.com</a>&nbsp;starting July 14th at 9:00 am and will continue every weekday with the final clue being posted Thursday, July 27th.

Information about the Riley County Fair can be found here: <a href="http://rileycountyfair.com/">www.RileyCountyFair.com</a>

Information about the Kaw Valley Rodeo can be found here: <a href="https://www.kawvalleyrodeo.com/">www.KawValleyRodeo.com</a>

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 </figure>The Riley County Fair is quickly approaching and it's almost time for the 2023 Riley County Golden Clover Clues.The first clue will be posted to <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/pages/Golden%20Clover%20Clues">LittleApplePost.com</a>&nbsp;starting July 14th at 9:00 am and will continue every weekday with the final clue being posted Thursday, July 27th.Information about the Riley County Fair can be found here: <a href="http://rileycountyfair.com/">www.RileyCountyFair.com</a>Information about the Kaw Valley Rodeo can be found here: <a href="https://www.kawvalleyrodeo.com/">www.KawValleyRodeo.com</a>