Richard Scott Batson
A 41-year-old Hixson man has been charged with having sex with a 16-year-old girl who was placed in his home for foster care.
A 39-year-old Hixson woman was also charged in the case after authorities said the man, Richard Scott Batson, arranged for a sexual "threesome."
Batson, of 6817 Love Lane, is charged with statutory rape by an authority figure.
Julie Schwartzkopf Nave (also known as Yoder), of 1398 Meadowood Dr., is charged with aggravated statutory rape.
The sheriff's office was contacted by a Department of Children's Services case manager after it was learned that Batson had sent text messages about the incident.
Authorities said a friend of Batson stated that Batson said he had been having sex with the girl "couple times a week.lol."
In one text, Batson said, "I feel bad but no regrets because it was consensual and ------ worth it to me anyway."
In a controlled phone call with the friend, Batson admitted having sex with the foster child.
The girl told authorities they had sex approximately six times since she was placed in his home.
She said the first time was just after she was placed in the home. She said he started rubbing her back, then molested her told she told him to stop.
The girl told of the "threesome" and said both Batson and "Julie" participated. She said Batson orchestrated it.
She said he provided cigarettes and alcohol to her.
Police said Ms. Nave gave a confession to having sex with the girl.
Batson, a native of Alabama, is unemployed.
Ms. Nave is originally from Iowa.
Julia Nave