Manuel Enrique Arana Jr.

Manuel Enrique Arana Jr.

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Habitual Sex Offender Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Child Molestation in Harris County

In a landmark case that underscores the severity of crimes against children, a 42-year-old registered sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Manuel Enrique Arana Jr., a habitual offender with a long history of preying on vulnerable individuals, was convicted by a Harris County jury for the continuous sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.