Former DeKalb Police Sergeant Indicted in 2011 Cold Case Involving Two Teenagers
Prosecutors say a DNA match revived a 2011 investigation. Cameron Livsey faces serious charges, which remain allegations unless proven in court.
DECATUR, Ga. A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former police sergeant Cameron Livsey, 47, on October 6, 2026, in connection with an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of two teenage girls in 2011. The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office publicly announced the indictment on October 7.
What prosecutors allege
According to the district attorney, the underlying incident dates to October 8, 2011, when two girls, ages 16 and 17, were attacked in the Exchange Park area. Prosecutors allege an armed man robbed and sexually assaulted the teenagers; one escaped to seek help, while the other was taken elsewhere.
The indictment includes charges of rape, aggravated sodomy, kidnapping, armed robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual battery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. An indictment is a formal accusation, not a conviction.
How the cold case moved forward
Evidence from the original investigation was preserved, including DNA collected in 2011. Livsey was arrested in April 2026 on a separate federal allegation involving child sexual abuse material. Authorities say a DNA sample obtained in connection with that federal arrest later matched evidence from the 2011 investigation.
Prosecutors reported receiving notification of the match in August 2026. The state indictment followed in October.
Why the law enforcement connection matters
Livsey was a DeKalb County police officer at the time of the alleged incident and later served as a sergeant. Allegations against someone who held public authority raise questions about trust and accountability. Those broader concerns do not change the legal standard: Livsey is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Investigators request information
The district attorney’s office says investigators are seeking information from anyone who may know of additional relevant incidents. People with information may contact the office at 404-371-2444.
The Georgia inside the story
This case draws attention to the long-term value of preserving evidence and revisiting unresolved investigations. For DeKalb residents, it also highlights why the criminal process must be both thorough and fair when an accused person once served in law enforcement.