Jordan DeMay's Story and the Dangers of Sextortion
In this episode of Crime with Holly, Holly speaks with Jenn Buta, mother of Jordan DeMay, a 17-year-old who tragically took his life on March 25, 2022, after being targeted in a financial sextortion scheme. This crime is rapidly growing, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received over 26,000 reports in 2023, with most victims being teen boys between 14 and 17 years old. But girls are also targeted, and no child is immune. Jenn shares Jordanâs story to raise awareness, highlight the dangers, and encourage families to have open, honest conversations with their teens. Youâll also hear about the Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Foundation and how his legacy is helping others. Resources and Links: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (U.S.) The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/home/site-search?HWj0vs5tXJSOpCxWl3T7=sextortion Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Foundation and 5k/10k Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/RaceforJordan?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6t0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq6yYohzNwWc3r201a5WiwRqVKaYzOLaL2ZMu7mHDPJa0mnOL-hCRxZU-A0f_aem_zxQ4JajPRQFor7AtqILboA Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467673700702339 Jenn Buta on TikTok sharing Jordanâs story:Â https://www.tiktok.com/@jennbuta?_t=ZP-8zukwBmTA34&_r=1 Hulu- Nightline Sextortion episode: https://www.hulu.com/series/impact-x-nightline-sextortion-ed74381f-d029-42e0-9e71-8cb02b5558ce Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Education Scholarship information: https://mapseducationfoundation.org/scholarships/jordan-demay-igotyou-education-scholarship/ Sword & Scale Episode: https://www.swordandscale.com/watch/episodes/ep5-like-thunder ESPN Article: https://www.espn.com/high-school/story/_/id/45852691/fbi-extortion-online-youth Bloomberg Articles: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-sextortion-teen-suicides/?embedded-checkout=true https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-05/sextortion-case-draws-17-year-sentences-for-nigerian-brothers?embedded-checkout=true https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-04-04/social-media-s-victims-are-ready-to-be-heard?embedded-checkout=true Information on the "Can't Look Away" Documentary: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025
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In this episode of Crime with Holly, Holly speaks with Jenn Buta, mother of Jordan DeMay, a 17-year-old who tragically took his life on March 25, 2022, after being targeted in a financial sextortion scheme. This crime is rapidly growing, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received over 26,000 reports in 2023, with most victims being teen boys between 14 and 17 years old. But girls are also targeted, and no child is immune. Jenn shares Jordanâs story to raise awareness, high...