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Kalana Limkin, 20, of Hilo, Hawaii, was the mastermind behind the online violent extremist group known as Cultists. On February 13, 2025, Limkin pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography, a charge that was part of a broader pattern of depraved conduct. As the co-founder and leader of Cultists, Limkin used the group to incite children to self-mutilate, broadcast sexual acts, and even film their own suicides.
Limkin’s methods were particularly heinous, as he would desensitize minors to gore and child sexual abuse material, grooming them for future violent behavior. He showed one minor victim an image of a 5-year-old girl being raped, sent naked pictures of her to her friends, and attempted to groom her by making her take nude photos of her younger siblings.
Limkin’s exploitation of vulnerable minors was not limited to these actions. He also extorted a third victim with her own sexual abuse material, convincing her to commit suicide. In a recorded video chat, Limkin proclaimed, ‘We want her to die. Yes, we do. That’s the whole point of this. I threatened to leak everything.’
On the basis of these atrocities, Limkin was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release. The sentence reflects the gravity of Limkin’s crimes and the harm he inflicted on his victims.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Hawaii
- Location: HI
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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