A Franklin man, Matthew Lynn Humphrey, has been convicted on multiple charges of child sexual exploitation, as a Williamson County jury found him guilty on August 29. He faced one count of exploitation involving fewer than 50 images, eight counts over 100 images, and two additional counts. The verdict followed a three-day trial, ending in Humphrey's immediate incarceration after Judge Deanna B. Johnson revoked his bond.
According to WSMV, the investigation commenced when Dropbox reported a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detective Paul Lusk of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office eventually took the lead, using his expertise in digital forensics and Internet crimes against children to solidify the case against Humphrey.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Mary Katharine Evins, with the aid of Asst. Victim/Witness Coordinator Tiana Wells prosecuted the case vigorously. "During the trial, WCSO Detective Paul Lusk testified as a fact witness and an expert witness in digital forensics and internet crimes against children investigations," as stated in Williamson Source.
In a social media statement, 21st District Attorney General Stacey B. Edmonson outlined the conviction details. Edmonson's post further mentions that the investigation was a response to a tip provided by Dropbox, a crucial element leading to Humphrey's conviction. Information about the DA's office and further outreach was offered on their website, as indicated in the post by Edmonson.
