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Jailer gets six years for molesting troubled teen

BY CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
Daily Herald Legal Affairs Writer
Posted Friday, September 22, 2006

A former supervisor at Warrenville's Illinois Youth Center was sentenced today to six years in prison for molesting a 16-year-old incarcerated girl.

Barnett S. Gill, 53, of Park Forest, did not have a prior criminal history before being convicted earlier this year of criminal sexual assault and custodial sexual misconduct.H e faced up to 20 years in prison, but DuPage Circuit Judge George Bakalis noted the defendant's clean past. The judge also pointed out the serious nature of the crime, which was against a troubled girl." It was an inappropriate relationship that developed, and (Gill) should have known better," Bakalis said. "He crossed the line."

Authorities began investigating Gill before he retired Dec. 31, 2004, after 29 years on the job. They found unauthorized clothing - socks - in the teen's possession. She said Gill had given them to her as a birthday gift.

 

The girl also admitted they engaged in sex acts but not intercourse in summer 2004 while he worked there. She tearfully testified today about how confused the relationship has left her.

"I don't know why you chose me," she said with tears rolling down her face. "Was I vulnerable? Did you see a weakness in me? You didn't rape me, beat me, or cause me in any way physical harm, but you did scar me emotionally.

"You stole a piece of my self-confidence. You were well aware of the fact that I was young, lonely and needed someone. I loved you as a father figure."

Members of Gill's family and a co-worker pleaded with the judge to show mercy. They described Gill as a kind, Christian man who had dedicated his life to his family, church and his community.

Bakalis convicted Gill earlier this summer after a two-day bench trial. He must register as a convicted sex offender upon his release from prison. Of all the things he has lost, Gill said his good name is chief among them.

"Although this is a criminal matter, I have never led a criminal life," he said. "I am a good and righteous man."

 

 

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