A Phoenix man received two life sentences and an additional 170 years in prison after being convicted in multiple counts of sexual conduct with a minor, molestation, aggravated assault and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Keith Christian Gonzales, 38, was arrested in 2022 by Phoenix Police after they had received information from a mental health services provider about Gonzales claiming he had sexually abused a 6-year-old, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Police also received a call from the mother of the child saying she had witnessed Gonzales molesting her daughter.

During the investigation, police found more than 370 images on a computer containing child sexual abuse material.

The investigation led to two cases, in both of which Gonzales was found guilty.

In the first, Gonzales was found guilty of:

• Two counts of sexual conduct with a minor, a class two felony and a dangerous crime against children          
• One count of aggravated assault with sexual motivation, a class six felony
• One count of molestation of a child, a class two felony and a dangerous crime against children          
• One count of indecent exposure, a class six felony.

Gonzales received a life sentence for the two counts of sexual conduct with a minor, one year each for the aggravated assault and indecent exposure, and 17 years for the count of molestation of a child.

The second case regarding the sexual abuse images resulted in Gonzles being found guilty of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a class two felony and a dangerous crime against children. Gonzales was sentenced to 17 years for each count, according to MCAO.

“We will continue to stand up for those who are most vulnerable. This conviction and sentencing are a testament to that,” County Attorney Rachel Mitchell stated in a press release. “Our community is safer now that this individual is behind bars and can no longer harm children.”