Densmore most likely encouraged by popularity

Online, Densmore was understood in so-called “Sewer” neighborhoods under the alias “Rabid.” Throughout their examination, the FBI discovered that Densmore kept a collection of “child pornography and bloody images of ‘Rabid,’ ‘Sewer,’ and ‘764’ carved into victims’ limbs, in some cases with razor blades and boxcutters nearby.” He likewise sexually made use of kids, the DOJ stated, consisting of paying another 764 member to persuade a girl to send out a naked video with “Rabid” composed on her chest. Acquiring attention for his livestreams, he would threaten to launch the persuaded violent images if kids did not get involved “on cam,” the DOJ stated.

“I have all your information,” Densmore threatened one victim. “I own you …. You do what I say now, kitten.”

In a speech Thursday, Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen explained 764 as a terrorist network working “to normalize and weaponize the possession, production, and distribution of child sexual abuse material and other types of graphic and violent material” online. Eventually, by assaulting kids, the group wishes to “destroy civil society” and “collapse the US government,” Olsen stated.

Individuals like Densmore, Olsen stated, sign up with 764 to inflate their “own sense of fame,” with numerous having “an end-goal of forcing their victims to commit suicide on livestream for the 764 network’s entertainment.”

In the DOJ’s news release, the FBI cautioned moms and dads and caretakers to take notice of their kids’ activity both online and off. In addition to looking out for behavioral shifts or indications of self-harm, caretakers ought to likewise remember of any suspicious bundles showing up, as 764 in some cases ships kids “razor blades, sexual devices, gifts, and other materials to use in creating online content.” Moms and dads need to likewise motivate kids to talk about online activity, specifically if they feel threatened.

“If you are worried about someone who might be self-harming or is at risk of suicide, please consult a health care professional or call 911 in the event of an immediate threat,” the DOJ stated.

If you or somebody you understand is feeling self-destructive or in distress, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255 ), which will put you in touch with a regional crisis.