Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently disclosed the conviction and sentencing of Terry Samuel Stoner, a 64-year-old resident of Elmore County. Stoner was found guilty of possessing child pornography and computer-generated images depicting child sexual abuse. The sentencing was handed down by Elmore County District Judge Theodore Fleming on March 24, 2025.
"Removing these offenders from our communities is a top priority," stated Attorney General Labrador. He praised the dedication of his Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) prosecutors and investigators for their efforts in safeguarding children across the state. Labrador expressed his satisfaction with the recent application of Idaho's new law criminalizing computer-generated images of child sexual abuse. Labrador further stated, "As we saw in this case, and in many of our cases, computer-generated images of child sexual abuse often go hand in hand with the victimization of young children."
Investigations began in May 2024 when the ICAC Unit received CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that content related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was being uploaded from an I.P. address linked to Stoner’s residence in Hammett, Idaho. A search of Stoner's home and electronic devices led to the discovery of numerous files containing CSAM, including material involving minor females aged two to twelve years old. Additionally, two files were computer-generated images depicting the sexual abuse of a girl aged eight to twelve years old.
Judge Fleming sentenced Stoner to 15 years in prison, with eligibility for parole after serving two years. Stoner is also required to pay court costs and, upon release, register as a sex offender in compliance with Idaho law.
The investigation was spearheaded by Senior Investigator Greg Lindsay from the Idaho Attorney General’s ICAC Unit. Deputy Attorney General Madison Allen prosecuted the case.