A Franklin man has been hit with a federal conviction for cyberstalking, unleashing a chilling series of social media threats that rattled a Nashville school and church community. McKenzie McClure, also known by the alias Kalvin McClure, 31, was found guilty on multiple charges on Friday, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The court heard how McClure's ominous online activity spanned from February to April 2024, with his Twitter feed taking a dark turn that fixated alarmingly on Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) and Christ Presbyterian Church, as well as alluding to school shootings and guns amid other violent content. The situation escalated when he was spotted trying to infiltrate the CPA campus and leaving a disturbing voicemail that incited unease, culminating in the closure of the school on a day that marked the anniversary of a past school violence incident.
Acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire underscored the importance of school safety in a statement, declaring that "Children, parents, teachers, administrators and staff need to feel safe from harm while at school," emphasizing that any threats to this safety will face a staunch lack of tolerance. Likewise, Joseph E. Carrico from the FBI Nashville Field Office described the significant emotional impact of McClure's behavior on the local community.
Jeff Long, Tennessee's Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner, reiterated the state's commitment to the safety of its school environments. He emphasized that "No one should have to worry about their safety at school—students, parents, and teachers deserve peace of mind.
The investigation that led to McClure's conviction was a joint effort between the FBI's Nashville Field Office and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. McClure's charges carry a potential maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 7, 2025. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Katy Risinger and Joshua Kurtzman.
