On Monday we told you about a Spencer County man being sentenced to 210 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two young children. And now, we are beginning to learn more information about the case.
Officials say the man, 36-year-old Trent Walker began sexually abusing one of the victims when she was a toddler. The abuse continued over a six-year period and was sadistic in nature. Walker also abused a six-year-old child for a several-month period. Both victims were in Walker’s care when he abused them.
Walker created hundreds of images and videos of his sexual abuse of both victims, which he shared with an online group he ran. Walker served as the group’s moderator. He encouraged others to share sadistic abuse material, trained others how to conceal their identities online to avoid detection, and coached members of the group on how to abuse young children psychologically, physically, and sexually.
“The vile conduct that Walker inflicted on his victims is reprehensible and will impact these children for the rest of their lives,” said U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers. “This sentence ensures that Trent Walker will never have another opportunity to victimize another child and hopefully bring some peace to his victims.”
“The defendant’s repeated sadistic abuse clearly demonstrates he cannot be allowed to be free in the community,” said FBI Indianapolis Acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Middleton. “This investigation demonstrates the commitment of the FBI and our law enforcement partners to protect those who can’t protect themselves and ensure individuals who commit such heinous acts are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
“Indiana State Police investigators work diligently every day, all across Indiana, and in close collaboration with its law enforcement partners, to help bring to justice those who seek to perpetuate the victimization of children,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter.
“The cooperative team effort with our state and federal law enforcement partners allowed for the successful prosecution of this dangerous predator. The damage that he inflicted in this world cannot be undone, but this sentence ensures that he will never burden a child with his evil ever again,” said Spencer County Sheriff Kelli Reinke.
This case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Indiana State Police.
According to the Assistant United States Attorney Tiffany J. Preston, who prosecuted the case, Walker will serve consecutive prison sentences totaling 210 years and was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to each victim.
Walker was originally arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Possession of Child Pornography in August of 2019.
