People v. Naranjo CA4/2

BACKGROUND

Sergeant Liam Doyle testified at trial. He oversees the Riverside County Child

Exploitation Team for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, which is tasked

with investigating crimes committed against minors on the internet and people who

sexually exploit children.

In March 2022, Doyle conducted an undercover operation in which he pretended

to be a father offering his child to others to be sexually abused. On March 18, Doyle

posted an ad on Craigslist in a group called “Activity Partners,” which is primarily used

by people interested in meeting sexual partners. The subject line of the ad stated, “‘Dad

here,’” and the content read: “‘Looking for like-minded dads or uncles looking to talk

with and meet. I have great school pics to trade.’” Doyle explained that he mentioned

school photographs because people interested in sexually abusing children commonly use

such language to refer to child pornography.

A man later identified as Naranjo responded to the ad on the same day that Doyle

posted it. Naranjo wrote, “‘I’m looking to trade.’” The men initially communicated via

randomly generated Craigslist emails and then exchanged cell phone numbers and…