Monster CAUGHT — Life Sentence for CHILD Crimes

Florida pharmacist Stefan Andres Correa will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of raping and trafficking over 50 Colombian girls as young as 10 years old, creating more than 100 videos of his heinous abuse across multiple international trips.

Key Takeaways

• Stefan Andres Correa, a 42-year-old Miami pharmacist, received a life sentence for trafficking and sexually abusing more than 50 Colombian children between ages 10-17.
• Authorities discovered nine cell phones containing over 100 videos documenting his abuse, plus text messages showing he paid Colombian traffickers to provide children.
• Correa was arrested at Miami International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Colombia after making dozens of previous trips over a two-year period.
• Despite writing a letter to the judge claiming an “unhealthy yet treatable sex drive,” Correa received the maximum sentence possible for his crimes.
• The case demonstrates the critical importance of international cooperation in combating child sex trafficking across borders.

Predator’s Horrific Crimes Exposed

Stefan Andres Correa, a 42-year-old pharmacist from Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted sex trafficking of minors and production of child sexual exploitation material. The investigation revealed the shocking scale of his crimes, with authorities discovering more than 100 videos across nine cell phones documenting his abuse of over 50 Colombian children ranging from 10 to 17 years old. Correa had made dozens of trips to Colombia over a two-year period specifically to prey on vulnerable children.

Federal authorities intercepted Correa at Miami International Airport as he attempted to board yet another flight to Bogotá, Colombia. Upon examination of his devices, investigators found damning evidence including text messages with a Colombian sex trafficker discussing payment for access to children. In one particularly disturbing exchange, Correa offered a specific price for a young victim, writing: “If she behaves and takes good care of me, you can keep bringing her and you’ll each get [$75],” said Stefan Andres Correa.

Justice Served in Federal Court

US District Court Judge Beth Bloom sentenced Correa to life imprisonment at the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida. Before his sentencing, Correa attempted to mitigate his punishment by submitting a letter to the judge in which he characterized his predatory behavior as stemming from an “unhealthy yet treatable sex drive” – a claim that did nothing to sway the court from imposing the maximum sentence. The evidence against him was overwhelming, including his offer of $75 and an iPhone to a trafficker who facilitated his abuse of an 11-year-old child.

“This prosecution and this sentence should serve as a warning to any predator who is trying to travel through our district to prey on children. We will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law,” said US Attorney Hayden P O’Byrne.

The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The prosecution demonstrated the serious consequences awaiting those who engage in child sex tourism, a practice where predators travel to countries with perceived lax enforcement to commit crimes they believe they can get away with. U.S. authorities made it clear that international borders will not shield such criminals from American justice.

Strong Message to Other Predators

Law enforcement officials emphasized the severity of the crimes and the appropriateness of the punishment. The prosecution team and federal investigators highlighted that this case demonstrates their unwavering commitment to protecting children both domestically and internationally. Correa’s life sentence sends a powerful message that American authorities will pursue child predators regardless of where they commit their crimes, bringing the full weight of federal law against those who exploit children.

“A life sentence for this conduct is entirely appropriate. Predators such as Correa are a scourge upon humanity and must be dealt with accordingly,” said US Attorney Hayden P O’Byrne.

Homeland Security Investigations officials also addressed the victims directly, acknowledging their courage in coming forward. “To the brave survivors, your courage was the driving force in this case, and I hope that the life sentence of this predator brings you some measure of justice and relief,” said Jose R. Figueroa, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Miami.

Authorities continue to urge the public to report suspected child abuse or trafficking to local law enforcement immediately. The case highlights the critical importance of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat the global scourge of child trafficking and exploitation that crosses national boundaries. While Correa will spend the rest of his life in prison, the battle against child sex tourism continues, requiring vigilance from both authorities and the public.