Montana man sentenced to 100 years for child abuse linked to missing teen
- Alicia Navarro went missing from Arizona in September 2019 and resurfaced in Montana in July 2023.
- Edmund Davis was sentenced to 100 years in prison after illicit images of child sexual abuse were found on his phone.
- Navarro's mother expressed relief at the sentencing, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from harm.
In 2023, in Montana, Edmund Davis was linked to the case of Alicia Navarro, a teenager who disappeared from Arizona in 2019 but later resurfaced in Havre, Montana. After she walked into a police station, authorities began investigating Davis due to his connection with Navarro. During a search warrant at his residence, police found illicit materials on his cellphone. Davis pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, leading to a significant sentence of 100 years in prison, with 50 years suspended and eligibility for parole after 25 years. Court documents indicated that some of the material involved children under the age of 13, including infants and toddlers. This prompted fierce concern from the public and her family, particularly her mother, Jessica Nuñez, who was relieved to see Davis held accountable for his actions. Despite his close association with Alicia, Davis has not been directly charged in connection with her disappearance, which leaves some questions about their relationship and the circumstances surrounding her vanishing still unanswered. Alicia had left home shortly before her 15th birthday, note in hand, and her search involved extensive efforts, including the FBI. The resolution of this case brought some closure to Alicia’s mother, who expressed gratitude for her daughter’s survival and the end of Davis's potential harm to others.