ALAN J. DISOMMA, JR. | Arizona Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Child Exploitation Crimes | Stated That He Had Previously Engaged In Sexual Relations With A Prepubescent Girl And Subjected Her To Bestiality | ALS

Alan DiSomma. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Portland, OR. December 17, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Overview of Alan DiSomma’s Case

Alan J. DiSomma Jr., a 61-year-old resident of Payson, Arizona, was convicted and sentenced for serious crimes involving the attempted enticement of minors and traveling across state lines for illicit sexual activity. His case highlights significant issues surrounding child exploitation and the legal measures taken to combat such offenses.

Criminal Charges and Conviction

DiSomma faced three charges: two counts of attempted enticement of a minor under 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) and one count of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2423(b) and 2423(e). The evidence presented during his trial revealed that he had engaged in explicit online communications with an individual he believed was the mother of two minor girls. These communications began on December 10, 2021, when DiSomma expressed a desire to engage in sexual relations with both girls.

Over the course of more than a year, from December 21, 2021, to December 18, 2022, DiSomma continued to message this individual, reiterating his intentions and even discussing plans to travel to West Virginia to meet the minors. He made alarming admissions about past sexual conduct involving minors and expressed interest in having the woman and her children relocate to Arizona.

On December 18, 2022, DiSomma traveled from Arizona to Charleston, West Virginia, carrying nearly a full bottle of Viagra with him. Upon his arrival in Charleston, he was arrested by law enforcement officers who had been monitoring his activities.

Trial Proceedings

Mr. DiSomma unquestionably harbored the intent to commit the crimes alleged. Mr. DiSomma's profile on the fetish website displays his fetishes as daddy/girl and taboo. Additionally, he was a member of the group “.Daddies or (adult) Little Girls Willing to Relocate: PERSONALS”. Within the first five messages exchanged on the fetish website, Mr. DiSomma expressed his interests in young victims, incest, and “K9”. Further, in text messages exchanged between himself and the undercover officer, Mr. DiSomma described in lurid detail the sexual acts he desired to engage in with the children. He asked the undercover officer to show the children pornography and sent links to various pornography videos via email. He also told the officer that he took his 9-year-old niece's virginity and introduced her to bestiality when she was 13 years old. Lastly, Mr. DiSomma traveled from Payson, Arizona, to Charleston to meet the undercover officer and her purported minor children, all while carrying a considerable quantity of sildenafil (Viagra) tablets. Mr. DiSomma was also convicted of a 1995 homicide.

The trial lasted two days and concluded on February 23, 2024, when a federal jury found DiSomma guilty on all counts. The prosecution emphasized the severity of his actions over the extended period during which he communicated his intentions. The case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood – a nationwide initiative aimed at combating child exploitation.

Sentencing

Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk sentenced DiSomma to life imprisonment for each count of attempted enticement of a minor. Additionally, he received a concurrent sentence of 30 years for traveling across state lines for illicit purposes. The court also mandated lifetime supervised release following his prison term.

This case underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies like the FBI’s West Virginia Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Task Force in addressing child exploitation issues through rigorous investigation and prosecution efforts.

Conclusion

DiSomma’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals seeking to exploit vulnerable populations – particularly children – and reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities to prevent such crimes through initiatives like Project Safe Childhood.

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