Man who posed as teenager online to lure minors into sex gets 3-year sentence
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for luring underage girls into sexual encounters through a teen-focused social media app. Alejandro Porras, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in two Cook County cases. Judges Alfredo Maldonado and Geraldine D’Souza imposed concurrent sentences for the charges. Porras is already serving a four-year sentence for a similar offense in Will County.
The cases in Cook County revolve around two victims whom Porras allegedly met through Wizz, a social media platform targeted at teenagers. In the first case, Chicago police responded to a report of a missing 15-year-old girl in Logan Square on February 5, 2024. The girl was found with Porras outside her home, and he initially lied about his age before admitting he was 25. The girl revealed that she had met Porras on Wizz and had engaged in sexual activity with him in his pickup truck.
After DNA testing linked Porras to the case, charges were filed against him. In another incident involving a 13-year-old girl from Calumet City, Porras had sex with her multiple times in one night at her grandmother’s home. He had met the girl on Wizz, where he falsely claimed to be 19 years old. Police in Round Lake Park later arrested Porras in connection with a 14-year-old girl, leading to the discovery of evidence linking him to the Calumet City case.
Porras is currently scheduled for parole in April 2027, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records. The incidents highlight the dangers of online predators targeting vulnerable young individuals through social media platforms. It is essential for parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities and educate them about the risks of interacting with strangers online.
This article provides insights into the disturbing trend of individuals using social media to exploit minors for sexual purposes. It serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and vigilance in protecting young people from potential harm.
