Klamath Falls man sentenced to 500-months in prison for sex crimes with minor

The following is a press release from the office of Klamath County District Attorney, Eve Costello.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On January 11, 2022, the Honorable Judge Alycia Kersey sentenced Henry Antonio to the care, custody, and control of the Oregon Department of Corrections for a total of 500-months.  The sentence was rendered after a jury found Antonio guilty on four counts of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree and four counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Cole Chase presented facts to the jury establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Antonio had sexually abused one of his children over a period of years. 

The Klamath County District Attorney thanks the jury members for their service.

“We realize how disturbing and emotionally traumatizing this can be,” said Klamath County District Attorney Eve Costello. “Klamath County support staff, including Special Agent Elliott and Victims Advocate Salazar provided witness location services and support for the victim throughout the process.   The victim was courageous and can now move forward with her healing.  We wish her the best.”

The Oregon Department of Corrections calculates Antonio’s earliest possible release date to be November 20, 2062.   Upon his release, Antonio will be required to register as a sex offender and will be on Post-prison Supervision (PPS) for the remainder of his life.