Christopher Edward Thayer - Possessor of Unlawful Images – Three Years Jail

In April 2008, the AZ ICAC Task Force received information that 35 year old Phoenix resident Christopher Edward Thayer, possessed computer images depicting the sexual exploitation of minors.  The investigation led to a search warrant at Thayer's residence and a confession.  

Thayer was arrested and charged with eight of the unlawful images. The Maricopa County Attorney"s Office handled plea negotiations. On July 9, 2009, Thayer plead guilty to three counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor based on the images.  

Hon. Arthur T. Anderson of the Superior Court of Arizona - Maricopa County, sentenced Thayer to approximately three years in jail. Upon release he will be required to register as a sex offender and wear a GPS monitoring ankle bracelet during lifetime probation. He is also prohibited from consuming alcohol.