Christopher Wayne Clark, a 47-year-old resident of Atascadero, has been sentenced to 70 years to life in state prison. He pleaded guilty to five counts of child molestation involving two children, as announced by District Attorney Dan Dow. The incidents occurred from 2001 to 2005 and from 2010 to 2012, involving two children under the age of 14. Deputy District Attorney Kimberly R. Dittrich led the legal proceedings, highlighting the victims' long-term trauma and the importance of their testimony in achieving justice. Detective Ronnie Overacker of the Atascadero Police Department and Senior Investigator Herminio Rodriguez from the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. Their efforts were crucial in collecting evidence for the case. Assistant District Attorney Eric J. Dobroth is available for further inquiries. The case concludes with a significant prison sentence for Clark, emphasizing the legal consequences for committing such crimes against children.'
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