Marc David McCool, Child Sex Abuse, Washington 2024
A Portland, Oregon man is behind bars after he allegedly traveled to Seattle with the intention of sexually abusing two young children.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Marc David McCool, 56, appeared in Federal Court on May 16, 2024 after a six-week investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Seattle Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
McCool was arrested at a Seattle area hotel, where authorities found various items reflective of his sexual interest in children, including condoms, baby oil, rope, and stuffed animals.
Records filed in the case reveal that McCool responded to an ad posted on social media by an undercover law enforcement agent. Over six weeks of chats via the Kik Messenger App, McCool allegedly described his sexual interest in children, his sexual abuse of other victims, and the types of 'trophies' he kept from those prior criminal sexual acts.
McCool made arrangements to travel to Seattle, allegedly believing he would sexually abuse two young children. He was arrested after traveling by train and a rideshare to the meet location.
McCool is charged with attempted enticement of a minor and travel with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor. Attempted enticement of a minor is punishable by no less than 10 years to lifetime imprisonment. Traveling with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor is punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Cecelia Gregson. U.S. v McCool MJ24-297. The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigation as part of the Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC).
Defendant: Marc David McCool, 56, of Portland, Oregon.
Criminal Charges: Attempted enticement of a minor and travel with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor.
Arrest Date: May 16, 2024.
Outcome: Currently in federal custody pending trial.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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