A Marietta woman is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center after authorities say she molested a 4-year-old girl inside a Smyrna condominium. Mia Linda Botello, 39, was arrested on March 2 and now faces aggravated sodomy and child molestation charges tied to incidents alleged to have taken place last spring and again this winter.
According to the Marietta Daily Journal, Botello was booked into the Cobb County jail on the morning of March 2. The outlet reports that the arrest warrant lists aggravated sodomy and child molestation among the counts, and that jail records show she is being held without bond.
How Georgia Law Treats These Charges
Both aggravated sodomy and child molestation are felonies under Georgia law and carry some of the state’s toughest penalties. Aggravated sodomy, defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2, can result in a prison term measured in decades, including the possibility of life in prison or a split sentence of at least 25 years to life, according to Justia. Child molestation, covered under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4, is likewise classified as a serious felony under state law, per Justia.
Both statutes can also lead to long-term placement on Georgia’s sex-offender registry for qualifying convictions, consistent with state code and registry rules and guidance.
Allegations and Timeline
The arrest warrant reviewed by authorities alleges two separate incidents at a Smyrna condominium, on May 12, 2025, and Feb. 20, 2026, involving a 4-year-old girl. The document accuses Botello of committing acts that led to the aggravated sodomy and child molestation counts.
The Marietta Daily Journal reports that Cobb County booking records list the charges against Botello and confirm she was processed at the county adult detention center on March 2.
Support and Next Steps
Prosecutors will decide how to move forward in Cobb County courts, including whether to seek indictment on the charges. At this stage, the counts remain allegations, and Botello is presumed innocent unless and until she is proven guilty in a court of law.
Families or others who suspect a child is being abused can reach out to SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, which offers forensic interviews, counseling, and victim support services (SafePath, 770-801-3465).
Botello’s case remains an active criminal matter, and the allegations have not been proven in court. This story will be updated as additional public records and court filings become available.
