Overview
Detective Bobby Wallace of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant after receiving a Dropbox report involving child materials linked to Chris Milbourne. The investigation focused on identifying and securing electronic devices, assessing any potential child harm, and clarifying the timeline of the alleged offenses.
Initial Report and Search Warrant Execution
- Dropbox flagged a user uploading illegal child material, account linked to Milbourne Yop (Chris Milbour).
- Detective Wallace arrived early morning at the residence to execute the search warrant.
- Residents present: Chris Milbourne and his uncle James Miller; both were advised of their legal rights.
- The search warrant authorized forensic analysis of all electronic devices in the home.
Interview with Chris Milbourne
- Chris admitted prior possession but claimed files were deleted; believed last access was 2-3 years ago.
- Dropbox data showed account access in April 2024 via Chris’s Verizon Samsung phone.
- Approx. 26 illegal and 33 questionable files found in the Dropbox account.
- Chris stated recent device clean-up, claimed addiction-like behavior, and denied acting on harmful fantasies.
- Devices of interest included Samsung cell phone, desktop, two tablets (one broken), and a work server box linked only to employer systems.
- Chris indicated some files may remain on an old (broken) tablet not yet factory reset.
- Forensic recovery of deleted files on devices was discussed.
- No knowledge of files on other drives; unsure of one hard drive's origin in home.
Interview with James Miller
- James had limited knowledge of accusations or past incidents.
- Acknowledged Chris previously dated a woman with children but unaware of any inappropriate conduct.
- Recalled Chris was socially awkward, had relationship with someone near age of consent, no direct knowledge of child harm.
- Suggested Chris’s mother might know more about any possible incidents.
Legal Context and Potential Charges
- Chris faces potential Class X felony for dissemination involving a child under 13 (6–30 years mandatory prison).
- Possession charge: Class 2 felony for possession involving a child under 13, up to 26 counts (3–7 years each).
Decisions
- Limit device seizure: Detective chose not to seize all devices due to Chris's cooperation.
Action Items
- TBD – Detective Wallace: Forensically analyze identified devices (cell phone, desktop, tablets, unknown hard drive).
- TBD – Detective Wallace: Follow up with Chris’s mother regarding possible past incidents with minors.
- TBD – Detective Wallace: Investigate any additional allegations or potential victims as referenced.