Franklin, Tennessee resident McKenzie McClure, also known as Kalvin McClure, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for engaging in a prolonged cyberstalking campaign that terrorized multiple individuals and a local school. According to a report from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee, the 31-year-old defendant's actions included a disturbing voicemail left at Christ Presbyterian Academy that referenced acts of terror and prompted heightened security measures costing the community over $140,000.
Acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire took a firm stance following the sentencing, declaring, "this type of conduct is intolerable in our community and will be pursued aggressively in order to keep our children protected." The seriousness of McClure's offenses was echoed by FBI Nashville Field Office Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico, who noted the defendant's "relentless cyberstalking" and the effect it had on the victims. The prosecution stemmed from activity dating back to March 2024, when McClure’s threatening communications and behavior spurred school closures and necessitated law enforcement intervention.
The situation escalated when McClure disregarded repeated warnings from authorities about her conduct. After being hospitalized and receiving mental health treatment, McClure resumed her online harassment upon release. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, law enforcement's efforts to curb the defendant's online activity were futile, as she continued her threatening posts until her arrest in late April 2024.
In addition to the prison term, the court has ordered a supervised release of 3 years for McClure post-imprisonment. Conditions include no communication with individuals associated with Christ Presbyterian Academy or Church and a mandate to stay away from their campuses. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Katy Risinger and Joshua Kurtzman and involved significant effort by the FBI and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to bring closure to the community, shredded by fear.
