Donnie Ray Schultz, Child Pornography Production, Oklahoma 2016

Oklahoma City, OK – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, Donnie Ray Schultz, a 45-year-old Del City man, has been sentenced to serve 327 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.

According to court records, Schultz began engaging in sex acts with a 14-year-old girl in July 2014, whom he met through a religion class he taught at a Del City church. The sex acts continued until November 2015 and took place in various locations including the church’s parking lot, the child victim’s house, and Schultz’s own house.

Schultz was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 16, 2016. During the plea hearing on April 26, 2016, before United States District Judge Robin Cauthron, Schultz admitted to engaging in sexually explicit conduct with the victim and taking photographs with his iPhone on September 26, 2014.

As a result of his prior conviction for second degree rape in Cleveland County, which also involved a 14-year-old girl, Schultz faced a higher mandatory-minimum sentence. Judge Cauthron not only sentenced Schultz to 327 months in prison but also ordered him to pay $4,266.13 in victim restitution.

The case is a result of a collaborative investigation by the Del City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Hale.

Donnie Ray Schultz’s crimes have left a trail of destruction, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of child exploitation. As the community continues to heal, it is essential to prioritize child safety and well-being.

Schultz’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting children from predators like him. It is a call to action for parents, educators, and law enforcement to work together to prevent such heinous crimes from occurring.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the victim and their family, who have endured unimaginable trauma.

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