A convicted sex offender from Terre Haute, Indiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing images of the sexual abuse of babies and toddlers.
Joshua Lee Schatz, 33, of Terre Haute, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material.
On February 3, 2023, Indiana State Police Troopers received a tip that Joshua Lee Schatz had sent anime and computer-generated images of child sexual abuse material to another individual through text messages.
The obscene images were extremely graphic, and some depicted toddlers being raped and sexually abused by adult men.
On March 10, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant and seized Schatz’ phone and electronic devices from his home in Terre Haute.
Investigators discovered hundreds of child sexual abuse images and videos on his devices, including images and videos depicting the rape and sexual abuse of babies, toddlers, and other prepubescent children—some of the victims appearing to be babies under 6-months-old.
Schatz was a registered sex offender as a result of his 2016 conviction for sexually abusing a child under 14-years-old in Vigo County.
Judge James R. Sweeney imposed the sentence.
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers stated, ‘There is no greater responsibility for a society than to protect our children from harm—especially the youngest and most vulnerable, unable to speak for themselves.’
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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