Fort Carson Soldier Charged in Child Exploitation Case After 7,000 Files Seized

Overview

• Court documents identify the suspect as 38-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Marquez Parker of Fountain, assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
• Parker is charged with sexual exploitation of a child for distribution and possession following a March 17 search that seized multiple electronic devices.
• Investigators report locating more than 7,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on seized devices.
• Arrest records allege Parker produced child sexual abuse material, with some videos purportedly depicting him with unknown juvenile victims.
• Records describe messages with a woman in another state who allegedly arranged sexual access to her 12-year-old daughter in exchange for goods, with the FBI investigating that woman and potential additional victims.