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Former Wisconsin School Aide Sentenced to 51.5 Years for Sex Crimes Against Four Boys

Prosecutors labeled the case a profound breach of trust, framing the punishment as a warning to school employees who prey on children.

Overview

  • Anna Marie Crocker pleaded guilty to seven felonies, including first-degree and second-degree sexual assault of a child.
  • Court records detail a sleepover assault of a 12-year-old and an August 2024 parking-lot assault of a 14-year-old groomed on Snapchat.
  • Prosecutors say she sent sexually explicit messages, photos, and videos to all four victims and tried to lure an older teen to her home a day before her October 2024 arrest.
  • She must register as a sex offender for life, with prosecutors saying she is not eligible for release until about age 85.
  • At sentencing she apologized and sought leniency, while a Silver Lake parent said the community hopes the case’s conclusion allows families to heal.