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Youth group leader involved in livestreaming child sex abuse in Arizona, feds say

A youth group leader was accused of attempting to produce child sex abuse material in Arizona, federal officials said.
A youth group leader was accused of attempting to produce child sex abuse material in Arizona, federal officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A 46-year-old youth group leader has been arrested after being accused of having child sex abuse material in Arizona, federal officials said.

Casey Goslin, of Phoenix, a youth group leader with multiple religious organizations, was accused of being involved with a platform used to livestream child sexual abuse, according to an Oct. 21 news release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The children in the material were provided by sex traffickers in the Philippines, which led ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents to acquire a search warrant, officials said.

The electronic devices seized during the search revealed Goslin used the usernames “live:.cid.bbdbec6f18b26922” and “live:.cid.de5ca094f7bdd45” when online, officials said.

He was arrested on charges of attempting to produce child pornography and possession of child sexual abuse material, officials said.

Due to his online presence and being a youth group leader, officials are asking for help in identifying potential victims.

If a child has been in contact with Goslin, officials urge the public to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-347-2423 or use the ICE Tip Form.

If you suspect a child has experienced, is currently experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect, your first step should be to contact the appropriate agency. The Child Welfare Information Gateway has a list of state agencies you can contact. Find help specific to your area here.

For additional help, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline has professional crisis counselors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 170 languages. All calls are confidential. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. You can call or text 1-800-422-4453.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 911 for help.


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Paloma Chavez
McClatchy DC
Paloma Chavez is a reporter covering real-time news on the West Coast. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.
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