Mission man sentenced to 25 years in prison for persistent sexual abuse of a child

A According to a news release from Hidalgo County, the 71-year-old missionary was sentenced to prison Thursday after an investigation revealed he continually sexually abused a child.

Juan Rangel Salinas was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of persistent sexual abuse of a child, which was revealed following an investigation.

On December 22, 2021, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched in reference to an ongoing allegation of child sexual abuse involving Salinas and a minor, the release states.

The investigation revealed that Salinas continuously sexually abused a minor between the ages of 6 and 7 years old.

On Wednesday, state District Judge Fernando Mancias sentenced Salinas to 25 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s institutional unit with no chance of parole.

People convicted of persistent sexual abuse of a child are not eligible for parole, according to the release.