MURRAY, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Murray Police Department reported a 14-year-old was lured to Wichita, Kansas, by 21-year-old Samuel Loredo in November 2024.

Authorities said they safely located the teenager the next day.

Detectives from the Wichita Police Department’s Exploited and Missing Child Unit conducted a follow-up investigation, leading to charges against Loredo.

On October 3, 2025, the Murray Police Department said Loredo pleaded guilty to several offenses, including Criminal Sodomy and Indecent Liberties with a Child.

The Murray Police Department urges parents to discuss internet safety with their children and monitor their online communications.

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