A 32-year-old Duval County resident has been ordered to serve 30 years in prison after admitting to abusing a child, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Oscar Luis Saenz Jr. pleaded guilty Sept. 26, 2024.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos has now ordered Saenz to serve 360 months in federal prison. At the hearing, the court also heard additional information including testimony from the mother of the victim detailing the profound impact Saenz’ conduct has had on the family. In handing down the prison terms, the court noted the egregiousness of the offense and the age of the victim. Saenz was further ordered to pay $15,000 in restitution to a known victim and will serve the rest of his life on supervised release following completion of his prison term. During that time, he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet. Saenz will also be ordered to register as a sex offender.
The investigation into Saenz began when authorities discovered he was participating in chat rooms involving discussions of child sexual assault material (CSAM). During an online conversation, Saenz claimed he had recently sexually abused a child. On Aug. 28, 2023, Saenz sent a video of himself sexually abusing a young child. Law enforcement quickly acted and arrested him the same day.
After his arrest, Saenz admitted he had produced the video of himself sexually abusing the young child. Saenz was also in possession of a phone. Law enforcement discovered approximately 100 files depicting CSAM on the device.
Saenz will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation with assistance of the Duval County Sheriff’s Office.
