Carr: Clayton County Man Convicted of Trafficking, Rape of 15-Year-Old Female

Defendant identified by distinct "Florida Boy" tattoo

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Christopher Clark, 28, of Riverdale, Georgia, has been convicted of trafficking, rape and false imprisonment involving a 15-year-old female in Clayton County.

"What started with a sketch of a trafficker's tattoo resulted in a conviction, a lengthy sentence, and justice for this survivor," said Carr. "This case is a testament to the work of our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, and it sends a strong message to all those who abuse and exploit a child in this state - we will find you, prosecute you and put you behind bars. We will never give up on a victim, and we will keep fighting to combat human trafficking in every one of our communities."

This case was previously closed by local jurisdictions and re-opened by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit upon its creation in 2019. Carr's team has already convicted four other individuals for the trafficking of this 15-year-old female, including the victim's primary seller, Theodore Browne, Jr.

Following those prior convictions, Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit continued with its investigation in an attempt to identify another trafficker who solicited, forcibly raped, and held the victim against her will in his home for an extended period of time. The victim had previously provided law enforcement with details of that trafficker's tattoo. Based on that information, the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit developed a sketch and issued a Crime Stoppers Alert featuring a man with a distinct tattoo that read "Florida Boy" across his chest. Carr's team was then able to identify, locate, arrest and prosecute Clarke - now the fifth defendant to be convicted in this case overall.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Claire Anderson. It was investigated by Chief Human Trafficking Investigator Bryan Kimbell of the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.

Conviction and Sentencing

On Oct. 7, 2026, Christopher Clark pleaded guilty to the following charges:

• 1 count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude
• 1 count of Rape
• 1 count of False Imprisonment

A Clayton County Superior Court Judge sentenced the defendant to 20 years to be served in prison, followed by life on probation. Clark is also required to register as a sex offender

Convictions and Sentencing of Other Defendants

In March 2023, Theodore Browne, Jr., who sold the 15-year-old victim for sex, was convicted of four counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude and one count of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree. Browne was sentenced to 70 years in prison.

In February 2023, Daniel Horne, who purchased the 15-year-old victim for sex, was convicted of one count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. Horne was sentenced to 12 years, with the first two years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation. He is also required to register as a sex offender.

In August 2022, Gregory Benoit, who purchased the 15-year-old victim for sex, was convicted of one count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. Benoit was sentenced to 15 years, with the first five years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation. He is also required to register as a sex offender.

In July 2022, Christopher Weldon, who sold the underage victim for sex, was convicted of one count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude and one count of Statutory Rape. Weldon was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 15 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation. He is also required to register as a sex offender.

About the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

In 2019, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.

Since its inception, Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured more than 70 convictions and rescued and assisted over 200 children. This Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Macon and Augusta.

The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General's Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit, his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, and his Organized Retail Crime Unit.