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Kelly Garrett Ivey tried to sell a teenage girl for rape on the dark web.
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He admitted to several charges — attempted rape and trafficking among them.
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The victim’s family even knew Ivey from their local church, in which he had volunteered.
A Georgia man was sentenced to a long time in prison for attempting to sell a teenager on the dark web; thankfully, the FBI intercepted this disgusting plan.
The criminal, Garret Ivey, was arrested, charged with multiple crimes, and will be locked away in prison for life.
Details of the Case
43-year-old Kelly Garrett Ivey is going to prison for life and won’t be up for parole for 50 years. He was charged in Monroe and Jasper counties for many serious child sex crimes.
At his guilty plea on Tuesday, Ivey confessed to trafficking a person for sexual servitude as well as first-degree cruelty to children and attempt of rape.
His case started back in 2023, when police charged him with this horrifying crime. Ivey used a dark web site called “Slave Bay” to try and sell the girl.
The Ocmulgee District Attorney’s office explained the details. Ivey used the child’s own social media posts. He collected the girl’s images and used them to track pedophiles.
He placed a picture of a girl who was 16 years old on the site, and shortly thereafter, Ivey jumped in to sell her personal information—where she went to school, what kind of car she drove, everything.
The whole plan? He wanted someone to kidnap and sexually assault her. An examination of his electronic devices proved this evil plan.
The district attorney said Ivey wanted to offer the child to perverts. He targeted sexual deviants and criminals.
Shock in the Community
The FBI found out about Ivey and intervened. They put a stop to his plot.
The investigators went to the victim’s house and told the family what had happened. The mother said they were shocked.
They did not know Ivey personally. But they recognized him. He had been a volunteer at their church. This case echoes other shocking instances where trusted figures have been implicated in dark web crimes, such as the teen soccer coach facing sentencing in dark web child exploitation, highlighting how predators often operate in plain sight.
The mother shared her fear in a 2023 interview. She said she always worries about dangers on vacation. But this happened right in their own community.
She urged others to pay attention. She said she’d do whatever is within her power to protect, even if it’s one person. According to her, no one deserves to go through such.
The indictment mentions at least two others who had the same experience. The district attorney had a strong warning for everyone.
He said evil walks among us every day. Parents and teachers should pay attention – always know who’s spending time with your kids. If something feels off, don’t wait; report to the authorities right away. Trust your gut. Trust your gut – who knows? You might just save a child’s life.
A Global Fight Against Dark Web Crime
Ivey’s case is not an isolated incident. Law enforcement worldwide is targeting these dark spaces. They are focused on sites that enable child abuse and human trafficking.
In a major operation, called “Operation Grayskill,” the Justice Department shut down four dark web sites. These sites had over 120,000 members and traded millions of child abuse files.
Incredibly, one of them pulled in 100,000 visits in a single day. And William Spearman, the leader, got a life sentence. He fought FBI agents during his arrest. His devices held massive evidence of his crimes.
Authorities in Europe are also achieving success. German police recently took down a site called “Kidflix”. It resembled a popular video streaming service.
Users paid with cryptocurrency to access child abuse material. The UK’s National Crime Agency identified 63 domestic users. This led to 30 arrests.
How Authorities Are Pushing Back
Tackling these crimes is no easy feat since the perpetrators use encryption and hide on the dark web.
The Department of Justice says these offenders are sophisticated. But so are the agents tracking them. They have specialized technical understanding.
International cooperation is key. In 2022, a Europol hackathon involved 20 countries. Eighty-five investigators checked 114 online platforms.
They identified 45 possible victims. Eleven suspected traffickers were found. This effort helped map the online criminal landscape.
These global operations show a united front. The goal is to make the dark web a riskier place for predators. Every site taken down is a victory.
Tackling these crimes is no easy feat since the perpetrators use encryption and hide on the dark web.
The Department of Justice says these offenders are sophisticated. But so are the agents tracking them. They have specialized technical understanding.
International cooperation is key. In 2022, a Europol hackathon involved 20 countries. Eighty-five investigators checked 114 online platforms.
In a major operation, called “Operation Grayskill,” the Justice Department
. These sites had over 120,000 members and traded millions of child abuse files.
Incredibly, one of them pulled in 100,000 visits in a single day. And William Spearman, the leader, got a life sentence. He fought FBI agents during his arrest. His devices held massive evidence of his crimes.
