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Written by: A. Smith
Published April 1, 2025 @ 9:45 AM ET
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. – A Douglas County man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of incest, aggravated child molestation, and child molestation involving two young girls he abused for several years.
Christopher Bader, 48, entered his plea on March 27 before Chief Superior Court Judge Cynthia Adams. Adams condemned his actions as “unspeakably horrible” and expressed hope that he would never be released. Under the terms of his sentence, Bader must serve at least 25 years before becoming eligible for parole.
The case was first reported to authorities on May 3, 2021, when the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received information that Bader had been sexually abusing two girls since they were young children. Investigator Jay Smith led the investigation, during which the victims revealed that Bader had groomed and isolated them before subjecting them to escalating abuse. Each girl was unaware that the other was also being victimized.
As they grew older, the abuse persisted, and Bader reportedly supplied them with drugs and alcohol. The investigation uncovered alarming evidence, including photos of the abuse found on Bader’s phone and items recovered from his vehicle containing victim DNA. These findings were confirmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab.
Bader was arrested twice during the investigation. After initially being granted bond, he failed to appear in court and attempted to flee the area with one of the victims before being apprehended again.
During sentencing, the now-adult victims delivered emotional testimony detailing the trauma they endured. They urged the court to hold Bader fully accountable and supported his guilty plea to avoid the strain of a lengthy trial.
“This is not only a violation of the law but a violation of the trust and safety that every child deserves,” said District Attorney Dalia Racine. “We are in awe of the bravery and courage of the victims who spoke up and brought light to what the defendant wanted to forever keep in the dark.”
Bader remained emotionless throughout the proceedings and offered no sign of remorse. He is also facing additional charges in Alabama related to the same victims.