Alexander McCartney, a notorious online predator from Northern Ireland, was recently convicted for a series of child sex offenses, leading to the tragic suicide of 12-year-old Cimarron Thomas. Victims like Emily, lured at age 14 from Oregon, voiced their anger over McCartney’s misuse of their identities to trap others. Although thousands of victims were identified globally, only a handful reported their experiences to authorities. This chilling case highlights the pervasive threat of online abuse, as survivors urge peers to come forward and share their stories, emphasizing the importance of reporting such crimes.