Roswell Piano Teacher Accused Of Child Molestation

ROSWELL, GA — A Roswell piano teacher has been charged with molesting two of his students inside his home, police said.

Troy Lawrence Palmer, 55, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 13 at his home in the Roswell North subdivision and charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation.

Roswell police spokesperson Lisa Holland said two victims came forward and told police they were molested multiple times between 2008 and 2012 at Palmer's home. Palmer taught piano lessons at his home for the last 13 years, and has been teaching piano for more than 35 years.

Police note Palmer has taught piano at multiple music academies and at Georgia State University from 1995 to 2000. Over this period of time, Roswell police said Palmer has provided lessons to hundreds of students, and investigators believe there could be more victims.

Anyone who was a possible victim is asked to contact Detective Frechen at the Roswell Police Department at (770) 640-4431.

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