rs with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division developed the initial lead and traced the activity to Navarro's home. Subsequent state and federal search warrants recovered electronic evidence from multiple devices.

Investigators established that from 2023 through 2026, Navarro used the internet, cellular devices, and cloud-based applications to entice minors into engaging in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography.

Court documents noted that Navarro had a prior conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child. Because he was a registered sex offender, his new offenses triggered enhanced federal penalties.

 This life sentence, imposed as a result of multiple violations by a registered sex offender, underscores our commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for crimes against children,  said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock.  The FBI, alongside our law enforcement partners, remains dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities. 

The case was investigated by the FBI Dallas Field Office's Wichita Falls Resident Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Whitney James of the Abilene Division prosecuted the case.