Deltona man uploaded videos of himself sexually abusing 9-year-old girl, deputies say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona man was arrested after he uploaded videos online of himself sexually abusing a child, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said 32-year-old John D. Taylor Jr. was arrested Friday after authorities said he sexually abused a 9-year-old girl.

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Detectives working with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children started investigating Taylor in early October, deputies said.

Deputies said the tip indicated that Taylor had uploaded six videos containing suspected child pornography using a Kik Messenger account.

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Officials said Taylor initially claimed the material was sent to him, but later admitted to sexually battering the victim and recording videos of the abuse.

Deputies said Taylor is not a stranger to the 9-year-old. They did not release any other details about the identity of the child.

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Taylor is being held without bond at the Volusia County Jail. He is charged with sexual battery on a child, lewd or lascivious molestation and two counts of promoting a sexual performance of a child.

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