Madison County Child Sexual Exploitation Case (2025)
Category: Child Sexual Exploitation / Production & Distribution of CSAM
Defendant:
Sarah Coshatt, age 27
Residence: Berea, Madison County, Kentucky
Investigating Agency:
Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Case Summary:
Investigators discovered a sexually explicit image of a child under the age of five posted online.
Law enforcement identified Sarah Coshatt as a suspect in the investigation.
During an interview with officers, Coshatt admitted she took the image and distributed it on social media.
The image involved a very young child, increasing the severity of the offense.
Charge:
Use of a minor under 16 in a sexual performance
Custody Status:
Booked into the Madison County Detention Center
Case Status:
Active / pending prosecution

Why This Case Matters to Jayden’s Law

Involves production and distribution of sexual exploitation material, not mere possession.
The victim being under five years old highlights the extreme vulnerability of infants and toddlers.
Demonstrates the need for:
Top-tier felony treatment for production of child sexual abuse material
Violent-offender classification for exploitation involving very young children
Permanent termination of custody and visitation rights upon conviction
Equal and strong protection for all children under 18, regardless of the method of abuse