Matthew Lucarell, Child Exploitation, Ohio 2023

State: Ohio
Category: Sex Crimes
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/youngstown-man-sentenced-30-years-prison-sexual-exploitation-minors-and-distribution" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

CLEVELAND – A Youngstown man’s descent into depravity has been punished with a lengthy prison sentence. Matthew Lucarell, 42, was sentenced to 30 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker.

Lucarell pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation of children, one count of possession of child pornography, and one count of receipt and distribution of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

According to court documents, from September 2019 to March 2021, Lucarell coerced four separate minor victims into engaging in sexually explicit conduct in order to produce visual depictions of the interactions. In addition, from May 2018 to February 2021, Lucarell knowingly received and distributed various files of child pornography.

On April 1, 2021, Lucarell was found to be in possession of a cell phone and two Micro SD Cards, which contained numerous files of child pornography, including at least one image involving a minor under the age of 12.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret A. Kane prosecuted the case.

Lucarell’s crimes have left a trail of destruction in its wake, causing immeasurable harm to the victims and their families. His lengthy prison sentence serves as a reminder that such crimes will not be tolerated.

The case is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting our children from predators like Lucarell. It is a testament to the bravery of the victims and their families who came forward to report the crimes.

Lucarell’s name will now be etched in the annals of history as a convicted child predator, a constant reminder of the harm he caused.

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