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Woman arrested in Mathews County human trafficking, child porn case

Gloucester County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Jennifer Hutchens, 52, in connection to a Mathews County human trafficking and child porn investigation.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va. — A woman was arrested in Gloucester County in connection to a human trafficking and child porn investigation in Mathews County.

Police said 52-year-old Jennifer Mae Hutchens was arrested on November 27 for her connection to a human trafficking and child porn investigation out of Mathews County involving William "Billy" Hooper.

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It isn't clear what role Hutchens played, but she faces multiple charges.

  • Police charged her with:
  • Human Trafficking
  • Receiving Money for Procuring Person
  • Receive Money from Earnings
  • Aiding Prostitution Under Age 18
  • Indecent Liberties with Children
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

She's being held in Gloucester County Jail without bond.

Police said Hooper propositioned a young girl that worked for him to take pornographic photos on his yacht in exchange for money. 

The investigation uncovered graphic material involving Hooper and the girl and graphic material involving other children.

Hooper was arrested on November 22 in La Plata, Maryland. He's being extradited back to Mathews County. 

Credit: Mathews County Sheriff’s Office

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