ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury indicted Jeffrey Steven Clay, 50, of Anthony, New Mexico, on one count each of kidnapping and transportation for illegal sexual activity.
According to the indictment and other court records, on Aug. 4, 2021, Clay allegedly offered a ride to Jane Doe near Yandell Drive in El Paso, Texas. Jane Doe asked Clay to take her to a friend’s residence at a specific address in El Paso. Clay agreed to take Jane Doe to her friend’s residence, but rather than driving Jane Doe to the friend’s house, Clay allegedly drove Jane Doe out of El Paso and to his residence in Anthony, New Mexico.
Clay, who is employed as the Executive Director of Analytics, Strategy, and Assessment and Public Education Information Management Systems for the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), allegedly attempted to kiss Jane Doe when they arrived at his home. When she rebuffed him, Clay allegedly struck Jane Doe in the face and handcuffed her as Jane Doe attempted to resist.
Clay then allegedly took Jane Doe to a bedroom in the house where he punched her in the face multiple times and sexually assaulted Jane Doe while she remained handcuffed, crying, and repeatedly pleading with Clay to stop.
Afterward, Clay allegedly drove Jane Doe away from his residence toward El Paso. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, Jane Doe escaped from the vehicle. She ran to a nearby convenience store where she asked for help. A store clerk assisted her in calling 911.
The FBI is seeking other potential victims in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or go online to tips.fbi.gov.
The indictment also alleges that Clay previously sexually abused a minor to whom he had close access from about 2012-2014.
An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Clay faces up to life in prison.
Clay will remain in custody pending his initial appearance and detention hearing.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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