Mark David Wallin, a 44-year-old man from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to 40 years in a U.S. federal prison for child pornography production and enticement of a minor. The investigation began in April 2020 when a Saanich, B.C., family reported sexually explicit messages on their 12-year-old daughter's phone. Saanich police collaborated with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, leading to Wallin's arrest in July 2022 and the identification of dozens of victims aged 9-16 globally.
U.S. man sentenced to 40 years in prison after B.C. family contacts local police
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Mark David Wallin, a 44-year-old man from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to 40 years in a U.S. federal prison for child pornography production and enticement of a minor. The investigation began in April 2020 when a Saanich, B.C., family reported sexually explicit messages on their 12-year-old daughter's phone. Saanich police collaborated with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, leading to Wallin's arrest in July 2022 and the identification of dozens of victims aged 9-16 globally.
Trending- 1 2019 - August 2021: Wallin preys on victims.
- 2 April 26, 2020: Saanich family reports suspicious messages.
- 3 July 2022: Mark David Wallin arrested.
- 4 September 2024: Wallin pleads guilty.
- 5 May 16, 2025: Wallin sentenced to 40 years.
- 6 Aug. 13 (likely 2025): Restitution hearing scheduled.
- Mark David Wallin sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.
- Dozens of victims identified.
- Restitution hearing scheduled.
- Highlights successful international law enforcement collaboration.
What: Mark David Wallin was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the production of child pornography and the enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.
When: Sentencing on May 16, 2025; pleaded guilty in September 2024; arrested in July 2022; investigation launched April 26, 2020; preying on victims from 2019 to August 2021; restitution hearing scheduled for Aug. 13 (likely 2025).
Where: Los Angeles (Wallin's location), Saanich, British Columbia (victim's family location), United States (prison, HSI), Canada (Saanich). Victims identified globally.
Why: Wallin was preying on pre-teen boys and girls, grooming them for explicit photos and videos.
How: A Saanich family reported suspicious messages on their daughter's phone. Saanich police launched an investigation, collaborated with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), transferred the case to U.S. authorities, leading to Wallin's arrest, guilty plea, and sentencing.