Former Marine Michael Hamby Jr. has been sentenced to 28 years and 4 months in prison for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old child. The child was also advertised as available to others and Hamby expressed an intent to engage in sexual games with two other children, ages 4 and 8.
Hamby, 30, pleaded guilty in May 2021 and will be placed in a facility with a Sex Offender Management Program. He must also register as a sex offender.
‘The lengthy sentence issued by the court reflects the horrific and depraved nature of Hamby’s crimes,’ said U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman. ‘Following an NCIS investigation that spanned two countries, this prosecution ensures Hamby will face the consequences of his actions and the community will be protected from future harm.’
‘The world is a safer place for children now that Hamby has been sentenced to prison for his heinous crimes,’ said Special Agent in Charge Michael Pierce of the NCIS Marine West Field Office.
According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Hamby was a devoted husband and stepfather who served his country during two tours as a Marine. His guilty plea, however, reflects a much darker picture.
Hamby admitted that from October 15, 2016 through October 22, 2016, while he was residing on Camp Pendleton, he engaged in email communications with his co-defendant, Elijah Alexander Vazquez. In the emails, Hamby and Vazquez discussed their mutual sexual interest in children and arranged to meet in person to engage in sexual activity with a 3-year-old child.
The defendant expressed his ability to persuade, coerce and induce the 3-year-old child to engage in sexual activity. During their email exchanges, Hamby and Vazquez made plans to meet in person on or about October 22, 2016. They ultimately did meet as planned and engaged in various sexual acts with the child, including vaginal and anal penetration.
Hamby was sentenced on April 4, 2022, in federal court in San Diego, California. He was charged with Enticement of a Minor, a federal crime that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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