PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN DOE VIDEO SERIES

The announcement of the case against John and Jane Doe was made in connection with HSI's Operation Sunflower, a recently concluded enforcement action aimed at rescuing victims and targeting individuals who own, trade and produce child pornography. Anyone with information or tips that can assist in these investigations is encouraged to call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or visit Tips may be reported anonymously. ICE's search for John Doe and the two additional unknown suspects, wanted for questioning in other unsolved child pornography investigations, continues. The material was submitted to the Child Victim Identification Program operated by NCMEC, which determined the victim had not yet been identified and was not linked with other known child pornography images. The child pornography images in this case were first discovered by HSI special agents in Chicago in 2007. Forensic analysis of the images conducted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ( NCMEC) led investigators to conclude they were produced in the Los Angeles-area, specifically in the San Fernando Valley. The pictures show an adult man and woman sexually molesting a girl who appears to be about 13. Despite extensive investigative efforts, HSI special agents had been unable to determine the identity of the male and female suspects in those photographs.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN DOE VIDEO SERIES

The criminal complaint alleges that 'Jane Doe,' now believed to be Montemayor, was involved in the production of a widely circulated series of child pornography images taken about 11 years ago.

We still want the public's help in identifying John Doe and the victim in the disturbing series of images that continue to be circulated on the Internet.' 'With the help of the media and concerned members of the public, we were able to quickly identify the woman allegedly involved in this child pornography case. Attorney AndrГ© Birotte, Central District of California. 'This significant development brings us one step closer to vindicating the victim and helping to regain some dignity for all victims of child exploitation crimes,' said U.S. HSI officials underscore that the criminal investigation is ongoing. The identity and whereabouts of the male suspect in the case, 'John Doe,' remain unknown at this time, as does the identity of the victim. She is expected to make her initial appearance in federal court Friday afternoon. Montemayor is charged in a federal criminal complaint with one count of production of child pornography. After cross-checking various databases and determining Montemayor was the likely suspect, investigators placed her under surveillance prior to making the arrest. Subsequently, several additional corroborating leads were provided by the community.

Thursday, HSI special agents received the first tip via a call in to the ICE Tip Line regarding 'Jane Doe's' possible identity. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California released photographs of an unidentified man and woman, known only as 'Jane Doe' and 'John Doe,' sought in connection with a child sexual exploitation case. Montemayor's arrest came less than 10 hours after HSI and the U.S. Montemayor was identified by both her facial appearance and the presence of known tattoos. Thursday by special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI) and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. Letha Mae Montemayor, 52, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 7:30 p.m. The best way to protect innocent children from sex offenders is for law enforcement, educators, parents and concerned citizens to join forces and fight back.'

'This arrest would not have happened without the public's help, and it demonstrates how much individual citizens can do to help law enforcement attack crime. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton. 'Just after ICE's nationwide plea for public assistance, five separate community tips led to the arrest of Jane Doe,' said U.S. LOS ANGELES - Just hours after federal authorities made a national announcement appealing to the public for leads in a child pornography case with ties to the Los Angeles area, the 'Jane Doe' suspect wanted in connection with that investigation was arrested outside an apartment complex in North Hills.

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