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 Jordan’s story to raise awareness, highlight the dangers, and encourage families to have open, honest conversations with their teens. You’ll also hear about the Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Foundation and how his legacy is helping others.

Resources and Links:

https://www.missingkids.org/home/site-search?HWj0vs5tXJSOpCxWl3T7=sextortion

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/RaceforJordan?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6t0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq6yYohzNwWc3r201a5WiwRqVKaYzOLaL2ZMu7mHDPJa0mnOL-hCRxZU-A0f_aem_zxQ4JajPRQFor7AtqILboA

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467673700702339

https://www.hulu.com/series/impact-x-nightline-sextortion-ed74381f-d029-42e0-9e71-8cb02b5558ce

https://mapseducationfoundation.org/scholarships/jordan-demay-igotyou-education-scholarship/

https://www.swordandscale.com/watch/episodes/ep5-like-thunder

https://www.espn.com/high-school/story/_/id/45852691/fbi-extortion-online-youth

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

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/aug/04/cant-look-away-sextortion-children-grieving-parents-social-media-snapchat