Richard Anthony Reyna Densmore, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Michigan 2024

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Child Predator Brought to Justice in West Michigan

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Michigan has indicted Richard Anthony Reyna Densmore, a 47-year-old resident of Kaleva, on child exploitation offenses. The charges include sexual exploitation of a child, conspiracy to sexually exploit a child, coercion and enticement, and possession of child pornography.

The indictment alleges that Densmore, who used the username ‘Rabid,’ was involved in creating a chat room on Discord called ‘Sewer.’ The purpose of the server was to stream minors engaging in self-harm and sexually explicit conduct. Densmore allegedly solicited minors to engage in such conduct and kept related images and videos on his phones.

The government introduced evidence of Densmore’s affiliation with an online network called ‘764’ and related subgroups. These groups target minors, particularly marginalized children and those experiencing mental health challenges. Members of these groups use content to extort additional self-harm and sexually explicit material from victims.

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten warned parents and guardians to be aware of the online threats to children and teenagers. ‘Perpetrators can reach kids anywhere, anytime, with devastating effects on our families and communities,’ he said. ‘My office will do everything in its power to stop this menace.’

Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI in Michigan thanked the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI’s West Michigan Based Child Exploitation Task Force for their efforts in stopping further harm against children. The FBI encourages families to have open and honest conversations with young people about online exploitation and related risks.

The charges against Densmore carry significant sentences. The sexual exploitation offenses each carry a sentence of between 15 and 30 years’ imprisonment. The coercion and enticement offense carries a sentence of 10 years to life in prison. Possession of child pornography carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment.