Derrick Boyd convicted of sex crimes against teen

A Bossier City man accused of sexual offenses against a 14-year-old disabled girl in late February, 2025, was convicted in Caddo District Court Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

A Bossier City man accused of sexual offenses against a 14-year-old disabled girl in late February, 2025, was convicted in Caddo District Court Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Derrick L. Boyd, 45, was found guilty of second-degree rape and molestation of a person with disabilities by the eight-man, four-woman jury in District Judge Chris Victory's court after deliberating under 45 minutes.

The girl reported the attack to police on March 18, 2025. Detectives took the victim to the Gingerbread House, the local child advocacy center, for a forensic interview. During the interview, it was disclosed by the victim that Boyd, her mother’s boyfriend, had covered her mouth and sexually assaulted her while her mother slept. The child repeatedly told Boyd to stop and that she was uncomfortable and scared.

The victim suffered from multiple disabilities such as autism, anxiety and depression, of which Boyd was aware. 

Prosecutors also called a previous victim, aged 12 at the time, who was sexually assaulted by Boyd in 2019 in Bossier Parish. Testimony revealed that this victim also suffered from cognitive delays similar to the 2025 victim. 

When Boyd returns to court October 21, 2026 for sentencing, he faces a prison term of at least five and up to 40 years at hard labor without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence for the rape conviction. He also faces imprisonment of at least 25 years and up to 99 years for the molestation conviction, with at least 25 years to be served without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence. The state also has filed a notice of intent to request chemical castration as part of the sentence.

Assistant District Attorneys Chase Burgess, Victoria Washington and Rachel Hughes prosecuted Boyd. He was represented by the Caddo Parish Public Defenders office.

The case was docket No. 407739.

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