Possession of Child Pornography; Production of Child Pornography
Penalty
25 years in prison
Added
April 10, 2012
Caught
April 22, 2013
Number
495
Captured
Eric Justin Toth (born February 13, 1982), also known under the alias David Bussone, is an American former fugitive and sex offender convicted of possessing and producing child pornography.[1] On April 10, 2012, Toth replaced Osama bin Laden on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list as the 495th fugitive to be placed on that list by the FBI.[1] One alleged reason he was chosen for the list is that his distinctive appearance—he is tall and thin, with a mole under his left eye—would make it hard for him to hide if his case became well publicized.[2] Toth was captured in Esteli, Nicaragua on April 10, 2013[3] and extradited on April 22, 2013, to the United States to face trial.[4]
Eric Toth was born in Hammond, Indiana, and was raised in Highland, Indiana. Toth attended Cornell University for a year and transferred to Purdue University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in education.[5][6]
In 2008, he was accused of producing pornographic photographs and video footage of young boys while working as a third-grade teacher in Washington, D.C.[7]
Toth has often been described as a computer expert; he has demonstrated above-average knowledge regarding computers, the use of the Internet, and security awareness.[5] Toth has the ability to integrate into various socio-economic classes and is an expert at social engineering.[5] He used social networking sites regularly. His educational background was conducive to gaining employment in fields having a connection to children. Some have described Toth as a compulsive liar.[8]
Toth was captured by the Nicaraguan police in April 2013 in Estelí, a northern city of Nicaragua. He was immediately extradited to the United States to face trial.[9][10]
This article incorporates public domain material from Eric Justin Toth. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
