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A San Diego man, Eric Jacob Layton, has been arrested in Fort Lauderdale on charges of attempted production of child pornography. The investigation began in April 2023 after Layton allegedly solicited a 15-year-old boy online. Pretending to be a boxing writer and physician, Layton asked inappropriate questions and requested explicit photos of the boy. Authorities were alerted when the boy’s father contacted USA Boxing, prompting a search warrant at Layton’s home. Layton has a history of similar offenses and is believed to have targeted more victims through youth sports. The FBI is urging anyone with information to contact them at laytoninvestigation@fbi.gov.
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1. Fort Lauderdale federal judge child exploitation case
2. San Diego man federal court child exploitation charge
San Diego Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Case in Fort Lauderdale
A San Diego man, Eric Jacob Layton, was arrested and booked into the Broward Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday. He is set to appear before U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz at 10 a.m. Friday for a status conference regarding a child exploitation case.
Investigation Details
The investigation into Layton began in April 2023 after police received a tip that a 15-year-old Plantation boy was being solicited online via social media and voice calls to produce child sexual abuse material. According to the FBI, Layton, claiming to be a writer for a boxing publication, reached out to the boy’s mother via Instagram, seeking an interview with her son.
Alarming Interactions
Layton’s interactions with the boy and his family raised red flags as he asked inappropriate questions about the boy’s physical development, including inquiries about masturbation, testosterone production, and genitalia size. Despite persistent requests, the boy’s father did not comply with Layton’s demands for explicit photos.
Previous Criminal History
Layton, previously known by the name Eric Leighton Abrams, has a history of criminal activities involving children. In 1999, he was sentenced to two years in prison for false imprisonment and annoying or molesting a child after luring a 13-year-old boy to his house under false pretenses.
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Continued Concerns
Authorities have identified several more potential victims who were targeted through their involvement in youth sports. Layton has posed as a sports massage therapist named Travis Parkin to facilitate inappropriate interactions with minors. The FBI has urged anyone with information on Layton to come forward.
Call to Action
If you have any information about Eric Jacob Layton or have been in contact with him, please email laytoninvestigation@fbi.gov to assist in the ongoing investigation.
