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Ex-Fort Bliss Soldier Admits Guilt in Child Exploitation Case

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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Seth Herrera, a 36-year-old former soldier from Fort Bliss, pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including the production and trafficking of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). His activities spanned from Texas to Alaska, where he used encrypted applications to share and create CSAM, including images of children he knew personally. Law enforcement discovered tens of thousands of CSAM on his devices after seizing them in May 2024. Herrera's sentencing is set for September 29, 2024, with a potential prison term ranging from 15 to 20 years, highlighting the serious nature of his offenses and the impact on victims in the El Paso area.

Key Details: • Sentencing scheduled for September 29, 2024. • Faced a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. • Used encrypted apps and security cameras to produce CSAM. • Indicted in Texas for crimes related to his conduct in El Paso.

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