REX LEE FURMAN | Serial Child Rapist Sentenced to Life +10 in Federal Prison for Multiple Offenses Related to the Production and Distribution of Child Pornography | Autographed Letter Signed

Rex Lee Furman. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Indianapolis, IN. April 3, 2025. Content unknown. SEALED.

Background Information

Rex Lee Furman is a convicted serial child rapist who was sentenced to life in prison for multiple offenses related to the production and distribution of child pornography. His case highlights significant issues surrounding child exploitation and the legal measures taken to combat such crimes.

Criminal History

Furman’s criminal history includes two prior convictions for sexual offenses against minors. In 1981, he was convicted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Wright County, Minnesota, for sexually abusing a five-year-old girl. Later, in 1999, he was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Hennepin County for sexually violating a developmentally disabled young girl who was also in his care. These previous convictions established a pattern of predatory behavior that ultimately led to his life sentence.

Recent Conviction

In October 2015, after a three-day trial, Furman was found guilty on multiple counts including:

• 13 counts of production of child pornography

• 2 counts of distribution of child pornography

• 1 count of possession of child pornography

• 1 count of receipt of child pornography

• 1 count of committing a sex offense while being required to register as a sex offender

The jury delivered its verdict in less than two hours. The evidence presented during the trial included graphic images and videos that Furman had produced himself, depicting children as young as three years old being sexually abused.

Details from the Investigation

The investigation into Furman’s activities began when law enforcement agencies utilized peer-to-peer software to track illegal downloads linked to his IP address. A search warrant executed at his residence revealed thousands of images and videos related to child pornography. During this search, Furman admitted that authorities would likely find extensive evidence of his crimes.

He had set up his living space with tools designed for the abuse and exploitation of children, including strategically placed cameras and monitors. This level of premeditation underscored the severity and calculated nature of his offenses.

Sentencing

On July 20, 2016, Rex Lee Furman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger described him as “a determined and dangerous predator” whose actions had caused irreparable harm to vulnerable children. The sentencing reflects not only the gravity of his crimes but also serves as part of broader efforts under initiatives like Project Safe Childhood aimed at combating child exploitation across the United States.

Conclusion

Rex Lee Furman is a serial child rapist who has been sentenced to life in prison following multiple convictions related to the production and distribution of child pornography. His case exemplifies serious issues regarding child safety and legal responses to sexual exploitation.

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