David Cox (1961 – ) was an LDS church member in Seminole County, Florida; found guilty of Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older and LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT); also found guilty of LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT) Adjudication Date : 03/23/2000 .

Crime Description : Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older
LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT) Adjudication Date : 12/07/2006

LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT)
Adjudication Date : 03/23/2000

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  1. Offender Profile David Otis Cox, Offender Radar, January 25, 2024.
  2. Sexual Offender, Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Sexual Offender / Predator Flyer, October 10, 2022.
  3. , , May 23, 2026.

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