Illegal alien in California sentenced to 50 years in prison for exploiting special-needs niece and nephew to make child sexual abuse material

LOS ANGELES - The Department of Homeland Security issued the following statement after a California court sentenced an illegal alien from Guatemala to 50 years in prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material.

On Nov. 22, 2025, ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents from Los Angeles arrested Angel Emilio Rodriguez-Marroquin, an illegal alien from Guatemala, on charges of production and possession of child sexual abuse material. He pleaded guilty to charges that included producing child sexual abuse material featuring his own 8-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece with special needs. He is also the subject of a child exploitation investigation in Guatemala, which is being led by HSI.

On May 18, a California court sentenced Rodriguez-Marroquin to 50 years in prison.

"The sentencing of Rodriguez Marroquin reflects Homeland Security Investigations' unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community from horrific acts of exploitation," said HSI Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Eddy Wang. "This case demonstrates the dedication of HSI and our law enforcement partners to ensuring that perpetrators of child sexual abuse are held fully accountable for their crimes. We will continue to pursue justice for victims and work tirelessly to prevent these offenses, both here and abroad."

Rodriguez-Marroquin illegally entered the United States in 2024 and was released by the Biden administration.