Convicted Psychologist Will Be Released In Augusta
Kenneth Francis McPherson is scheduled to leave state prison on September 24, 2026, without a pre-vetted address.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Convicted child psychologist Kenneth Francis McPherson will be released from state prison on September 24, 2026. He is not required by Georgia state policy to have a pre-vetted residential address upon his release.
Why it matters
McPherson served the five-year confinement portion of a 15-year sentence. State policy exempts individuals who reach the maximum expiration of their incarceration term from advance residence verification.
McPherson is a 74-year-old convicted child psychologist who is subject to lifetime sex offender registration. He remains under a 10-year probation period following his upcoming release.
The players
Kenneth Francis McPherson
He is a 74-year-old former child psychologist who was convicted on seven felony counts of child molestation.
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
This is the law enforcement agency responsible for the sex offender registry in the jurisdiction where McPherson was sentenced.
The details
Although he is not required to provide a verified address in advance, McPherson must physically report to the local sheriff's office to register as a sex offender within 72 hours of his release. He must maintain a residential distance of at least 1,000 feet from child-focused areas.
Timeline
McPherson was indicted on seven felony counts of child molestation in 2011.
He received a 15-year sentence in March 2022.
McPherson sought early release from prison in 2025.
He is scheduled for release from state prison on September 24, 2026.
He must report to the sheriff's office to register within 72 hours of release.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard implementation of Georgia state sex offender registry requirements for individuals completing their full sentence. It highlights the distinction in oversight for inmates who complete their maximum term versus those released on early parole.
Local residents and businesses should be aware that McPherson is required to register with the sheriff's office within 72 hours of his September 24 release. The registration process allows law enforcement to track his location to ensure compliance with the 1,000-foot distance rule from child-focused areas.
The takeaway
Convicted offenders reaching the end of their maximum sentence face different oversight requirements than those under parole. Residents are encouraged to monitor local sheriff's department registries to stay informed about offenders living in their area.
Further reading
Learn more about local oversight by visiting the sex-crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wrdw.
