Man convicted of child sex abuse in Northern California is now a wanted fugitive
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- Carl Cacconie skipped sentencing after his conviction on child sex abuse charges.
- Despite opposition, Cacconie was free on $1 million bail while awaiting sentencing.
- Authorities labeled Cacconie a fugitive and urged public to help find him.
Authorities on Wednesday were looking for a Bay Area man who was convicted of child sexual abuse in El Dorado County and failed to show up for his sentencing hearing on Monday.
A jury on July 17 found Carl W. Cacconie, 51, guilty on six counts of committing lewd acts upon a child younger than 14 years old, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors said Cacconie was out of custody after a posting a $1 million bail bond despite continuous objections by the District Attorney’s Office.
He was scheduled to be sentenced Monday and did not appear in court for that hearing. Prosecutors said Cacconie is now considered a wanted fugitive, and law enforcement agencies were looking for him.
Before his trial, Cacconie lived in San Mateo County. Prosecutors urged anyone with information on Cacconie’s whereabouts to call 911 immediately.
“We appreciate the community’s support as we work to locate Carl Cacconie and ensure he is held accountable for his crimes,” prosecutors said Wednesday afternoon in a Facebook post.
