“The certified voice stress analysis examiner performed a voice stress examination on Bodley,” office of State Attorney Andrew Bain said.
“During the examination, the examiner asked Bodley to expand on concerning answers he provided in a pre-test questionnaire.”
Bodley then described how he sexually abused a child years ago before admitting it outright when he was asked to explain further.
Detectives tracked down the victim’s mother, who said Bodley and the victim had a close relationship, The Tampa Bay Times reported.
The victim, a female, told authorities the abuse took place over a number of years when Bodley was between 14 and 19 years of age, it was reported.
Bodley’s lawyer asked that his confession not be presented during trial, but a judge denied the request.
The 26-year-old was convicted by a jury last week of sexual battery on a child.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 24. The conviction carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
