A Tampa woman who turned children into commodities has been locked up for 15 years. Alysia N. Algere, a/k/a “Coco,” 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew after pleading guilty to sex trafficking three minors — two boys and one girl, all between the ages of 14 and 16. The case, out of Tampa, Florida, exposes a chilling network of exploitation run from the shadows of the Internet.
Algere didn’t just enable the abuse — she orchestrated it. Court documents reveal she recruited the minors into commercial sex acts, then escalated the exploitation by taking sexually explicit photos of the victims. With cold precision, she posted ads online, marketing children for sex like disposable products. The digital footprint of her crimes laid bare a predator who weaponized technology to profit from pain.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation, dismantling Algere’s operation through digital forensics and victim interviews. Her arrest is part of a broader federal crackdown under Project Safe Childhood, a DOJ initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the surge in child sexual exploitation. The program combines federal, state, and local forces to hunt down predators and rescue children before more damage is done.
Assistant United States Attorney Stacie B. Harris prosecuted the case with a focus on accountability. “This sentence sends a clear message: exploiting children for sex will be met with the full force of federal law,” Harris stated. “These victims were robbed of their youth. The justice system must ensure that those who profit from such evil face severe consequences.”
Algere’s 15-year prison sentence underscores the severity of her crimes. Federal sex trafficking convictions involving minors often carry stiff penalties, but the emotional toll on victims lasts far longer than any sentence. Authorities stress that behind every ad posted online is a real child suffering in silence — and too many go unnoticed.
Project Safe Childhood continues to operate across the country, targeting predators who use the web to exploit the vulnerable. For more information, visit www.justice.gov/psc. Law enforcement urges the public to report suspected child exploitation immediately — because every tip could be the one that saves a life.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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