Are the digital playgrounds where our children spend countless hours truly safe? The disturbing reality is that online spaces can become breeding grounds for exploitation and harm, masterminded by individuals lurking in the shadows.
Bradley Cadenhead, a 17-year-old, recently faced the consequences of his actions in court, accompanied by his attorney, Lucas Lawrence, as the sentence was delivered this Tuesday. This case shines a harsh light on the insidious world of online exploitation, where vulnerable children are targeted and manipulated. The story of Cadenhead and the network he founded, known as 764, is a chilling reminder of the dangers that exist in the digital realm and the urgent need for greater awareness and preventative measures.
According to interviews conducted with victims, information gleaned from law enforcement sources, and details contained within court records, the genesis of 764 can be traced back to Bradley Cadenhead, a teenager residing in Stephenville, Texas, a suburban area outside of Dallas. What began in the confines of his bedroom evolved into a sprawling online network that federal authorities allege coerces vulnerable children into participating in violent and degrading acts.
Full Name | Bradley Chance Cadenhead |
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Age | 17 (at the time of court appearance) |
Location | Stephenville, Texas (Dallas exurb) |
Alias | Felix (on Discord) |
Occupation | Founder of online network 764 |
Legal Status | Appeared in court; sentence handed down on Tuesday (specific charges include possession and distribution of CSAM) |
Attorney | Lucas Lawrence |
Network Founded | 2020 (approximately) |
Network Name Origin | Partial postal code of his hometown (Stephenville, Texas) |
Network Platform | Primarily Discord and Telegram |
Targeted Age Group | Children aged 8 to 17, particularly marginalized children or those with mental health challenges |
Motivations | Reportedly bullied in school; dropped out in 2021 |
Influences | Order of Nine Angels (O9A) |
Reference Link | U.S. Department of Justice (for related cases and information on online exploitation) |