William Dean Decker, Child Sexual Assault Material, Wyoming 2023

Wyoming Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

A 65-year-old man from Gillette, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography. William Dean Decker was sentenced on May 31, 2024, after pleading guilty to the charges on March 8, 2024.

According to court documents, the Wyoming Division of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children task force received six Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on or before December 15, 2023. Investigators learned that Decker was involved in the production of child pornography and quickly moved to stop the abuse.

A search warrant was executed at Decker's residence, where hundreds of images and video files of Decker sexually abusing a minor child were found. The child was known to Decker, and the investigation was conducted by the DCI's ICAC task force.

Decker is not allowed to possess a firearm due to his previous convictions, but a search warrant at his residence uncovered a Ruger .380 handgun in Whiting’s sweatshirt. Officers located the handgun as they approached Whiting

Decker's sentence was imposed by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on May 31, 2024. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Z. Seth Griswold.

The Wyoming Division of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children task force worked closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to bring Decker to justice. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting suspected child abuse and exploitation.

Published May 31, 2024, in the Grimy Times

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wy/pr/activity-us-attorneys-office-20