Richard Densmore Receives 30-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Exploitation

Richard Densmore, a 47-year-old Army veteran from Michigan, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in a criminal network known as 764. He pleaded guilty in July to charges of sexually exploiting a child and was arrested in January at his home in Kaleva, Michigan, where he lived with his grandmother. Densmore was highly active in online platforms that encouraged children to engage in self-harm and sexual exploitation. Prosecutors revealed shocking evidence of how he groomed victims and operated servers to facilitate these abuses. The FBI has classified 764 as a significant terrorism threat, emphasizing its ties to extremist ideologies and the serious risks it poses to national security. The organization is notably responsible for exploiting children and promoting suicide among its victims for entertainment purposes. Densmore's case is part of a broader investigation into the growing influence of 764 and its splinter groups across the United States. Densmore's actions were not isolated, as federal investigators reported thousands of related cases and have seen a sharp increase in investigations into the network. The evidence presented against Densmore included his disturbing online behavior and threats made to victims, showcasing a pattern of manipulation and control that deeply impacted those he targeted. The sentencing marks a significant step in addressing the heinous acts associated with the 764 network and serves as a warning that such criminal activities will not be tolerated, with law enforcement agencies continuing to pursue members of this dangerous community.