A Prison Term for Sexual Abuse of a Child

TYLER – A Smith County Jury has found Mark Vanhouten, 55, of Tyler, guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The victim told her mother in 2016 what had happened. During the course of the investigation, Vanhouten’s DNA was identified from swabs taken from the victim. Also, incriminating pictures and internet search history were located on his computer. After convicting him the case on Wednesday, the jury in the 7th District Court sentenced him to 25 years in prison, without parole.