Crime & Justice

Creep Arrested in ‘Sextortion’ Scam That Led to Teen’s Suicide, Police Say

‘NO WAY OUT’

Ryan Last, 17, died by suicide in February 2022 after being blackmailed over a nude photograph.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
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San José Police Department
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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