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Florida Ex-Teacher David McKeown Gets 135 Years for AI-Generated Child Sex Abuse Images and Animal-Sex Crimes

The case began with a tip to the child-exploitation hotline, underscoring DHS warnings that AI is amplifying online abuse.

Overview

  • McKeown, 47, taught sixth grade at United Brethren In Christ Academy in Holly Hill, Florida.
  • Detectives reported finding 19 child sexual abuse images and six images depicting sexual activity with animals on his devices and social accounts.
  • Police say he shared students’ personal information on social media and used AI to create sexualized images from their photos.
  • The investigation started after a June tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with Discord activity also reported to authorities.
  • He was convicted, designated a sex offender, and barred from owning animals if released, as DHS warns AI is expanding and complicating CSAM investigations.