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Hickory Man Gets 50 Years for Child Porn

Kelly Lee Setzer was sentenced for producing child pornography involving two victims, including a toddler, and must forfeit his $500,000 home linked to the crimes, officials said.

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The former owner of Max's Mexican Eatery in Hickory will spend 50 years in prison and will have to forfeit his home to the federal government for producing child pornography.

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Former owner of popular Mexican restaurant gets 50 years in prison for for child porn in Hickory

"“Setzer committed some of the most depraved crimes imaginable: preying on young children and producing horrific abuse material."

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NC man gets 50 years for child porn

The former owner of Max's Mexican Eatery in Hickory will spend 50 years in prison and will have to forfeit his home to the federal government for producing child pornography.

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Hickory man gets 50 years for child porn

The former owner of Max's Mexican Eatery in Hickory will spend 50 years in prison and will have to forfeit his home to the federal government for producing child pornography.

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Former Hickory Max's Mexican Eatery owner gets 50 years in prison for for child pornography

"“Setzer committed some of the most depraved crimes imaginable: preying on young children and producing horrific abuse material."

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Record and Landmark broke the news in on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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