Skylarr Flynn, 39, is headed to federal prison after prosecutors say he was caught secretly recording women inside the women’s restroom at a Kroger in Southaven. This week, a judge sentenced Flynn to three years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after a shopper discovered him hiding in a stall and using his cellphone to snap photos and record video, according to prosecutors. Flynn will also have to register as a sex offender.
The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office told Action News 5 that the Southaven Kroger restroom incident forms the basis of the case that led to his sentencing. Flynn had been out of custody before Monday’s hearing. Prosecutors also say he was previously arrested in Shelby County in connection with a similar Bartlett case, which ultimately fed into the DeSoto County prosecution.
State Law and the Penalties He Faced
The Mississippi voyeurism statute, as amended by lawmakers, sets out a maximum five-year prison sentence for many violations, according to the Mississippi Legislature. The law specifically makes it illegal to photograph or video people in bathrooms, dressing rooms, and other locations where they reasonably expect privacy.
Prosecutors Say This Was Part of a Pattern
Prosecutors told Action News 5 that Flynn already had at least two prior Shelby County convictions for secretly recording women without their consent. One case involved at least three victims who reported a peeping Tom in public women’s restrooms in Memphis between April and May 2023. In another alleged June 2023 incident, investigators say he took pictures beneath a woman’s dress at a Memphis Target and was also seen masturbating while filming in a parking lot.
"As a father and husband, these types of crimes are especially disturbing to me," District Attorney Matthew Barton said. "This sick individual targeted unsuspecting women in one of the most private settings imaginable, violating their privacy in a way no person should ever have to experience."
What Victims and Shoppers Should Know
Anyone who believes they were filmed without their consent is urged to contact local law enforcement and report it. Officials say it is important to preserve any potential evidence, such as timestamps on devices or store surveillance footage, so investigators can review it. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office and local police agencies can take reports and connect victims with resources and guidance on what to do next.
