District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that Lindsey M. Dykes, 32, of Franklinton, Louisiana, has been sentenced today to 50 years at hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence as a triple offender.
Dykes was previously sentenced on February 11, 2026, by Judge William H. Burris following his December 2025 unanimous jury conviction on four felony counts. At that initial hearing, Judge Burris sentenced Dykes to serve 20 years at hard labor for Production of Child Pornography, 20 years at hard labor for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and 10 years at hard labor for Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile, with all sentences ordered to run concurrently.
Following that initial sentencing, the District Attorney’s Office filed a Multiple Offender Bill seeking to enhance Dykes’ status based on his prior criminal history, which includes a prior conviction for attempted simple rape.
At today’s hearing, Judge Martin Coady sentenced Dykes on Count Three, Production of Child Pornography of a Juvenile, as a triple offender to 50 years without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. During the emotional proceeding, the victim’s father addressed the court, detailing the impact of the defendant’s crimes on his child and family.
Dykes’ convictions stem from a December 2025 four-day jury trial on the following charges:
- Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
- Production of Child Pornography of a Juvenile
- Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Convicted of Certain Felonies
- Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance, Schedule I (Marijuana)
Assistant District Attorneys Zack Popovich and Le’Anne Malnar prosecuted the case, following a collaborative investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO).
“When we filed the triple offender bill, we pledged to use the full weight of the law to hold this repeat predator accountable,” said District Attorney Collin Sims. “This 50-year sentence without parole ensures he will no longer pose a threat to our community. We are deeply grateful for the courage shown by the victim and their family, and our office remains unwavering in our commitment to seeking justice for every child.”
The District Attorney’s Office continues to prioritize the privacy and protection of the juvenile victims and will offer no further comment regarding the trial proceedings.