Glenn Daeward Boyd, a 36-year-old from Kershaw, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 272 months in federal prison for attempted extortion and related crimes. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Alexis Sanford announced the sentencing following Boyd's February conviction on charges of attempted extortion, stalking, and five counts of wire fraud.
Boyd was serving a sentence in South Carolina for voluntary manslaughter and other offenses when he committed these crimes. The trial revealed that Boyd used a contraband cell phone to impersonate an 18-year-old girl named "Jad" on a dating app. He communicated with B.G., who later reported Boyd’s scheme to the police before dying by suicide.
Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan, remarked on the severity of Boyd’s actions: “Yesterday’s sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the grave nature of Mr. Boyd’s predatory actions specifically, his heinous crimes of sexual exploitation and extortion that have tragically resulted in a profound loss of life.”
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the FBI and local law enforcement departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Constance R. Turnbull and Jonathan Roth led the prosecution.
The FBI has issued guidelines to protect individuals from sextortion schemes, advising caution with online interactions and urging victims to report any suspicious behavior.
For those seeking assistance or wishing to report incidents related to sextortion, contact can be made with local FBI field offices or through their online reporting systems.
