NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police say a 72-year-old man was arrested today after investigators discovered he uploaded images of child sexual abuse to his Google Photos account.
Marcus Hogins was identified through a cyber tip from Google and an investigation by Juvenile Sexual Assault detectives.
During an interview on Wednesday, Hogins admitted the account was his and that he had a sexual attraction to children.
In a second ongoing case, Hogins admitted to inappropriately hugging and groping a girl from the age of 10-15 at her church, Antioch Church of Christ, located at 2142 Antioch Pike, where Hogins was also a member.
The victim, who is now 17, reported the abuse to her mother and church staff.
Hogins is charged with aggravated sexual battery and sexual exploitation of a minor. He is being held on $40,000 bond.
Anyone aware of concerning behavior by Hogins is asked to contact the Youth Services Division at 615-862-7417.
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