A Boise man was sentenced to two decades in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to three counts of child sexual exploitation. District Judge James Cawthon imposed the sentence on Anthony Savorelli, 30, ensuring he will serve a significant portion of his term without the possibility of early release.
Investigation and Digital Evidence
The case began with a cyber tip submitted on April 23, 2025. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) generated a report from the tip, which allowed investigators to identify Savorelli through his IP address, email account, and screen name. A review of his online activity revealed two videos depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Digital forensics played a central role in building the case. Chat logs showed Savorelli discussing the ages of victims and sharing his location. The records also indicated he was actively seeking and offering to trade CSAM with other users. Boise Police detectives later executed a search warrant at Savorelli’s home, which he permitted. During the search, investigators discovered additional illegal images in a deleted folder on his phone. One image depicted a victim believed to be no older than 8 years old. Savorelli acknowledged during proceedings that he was aware of the material and knew the victims were minors.
Sentencing and Prosecution
Judge Cawthon sentenced Savorelli to 20 years in prison, with no possibility of parole for the first three years. Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts emphasized that the sentence reflects the severe harm caused by child sexual exploitation.
“Those who sexually exploit children cause harm that lasts a lifetime,” Bennetts told the Idaho News.
Prosecutors argued that Savorelli re-victimized children by accessing and sharing the material via messaging apps. The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office credited the Boise Police Department for their investigation and collaboration in bringing the case to court. This conviction follows other public safety concerns in the region, including recent efforts by Boise police seeking suspects in violent incidents and emergency responses such as technical rescues involving vehicle accidents.
Community Safety and Reporting Resources
Idaho law requires residents to report suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment. Officials encourage the public to utilize available resources if they encounter suspicious online activity. Tips can be submitted through the NCMEC Cyber Tipline, the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force, or local police departments.
Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford warned residents about the risks of sharing children’s images online. “That image can be used as a piece of CSAM and make its way around the world,” Clifford told the Idaho News.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children notes that CSAM depicts actual crimes against children. According to data from the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), 93% of child sexual abuse survivors know their abusers. Of those cases, 59% involved acquaintances, 34% involved family members, and only 7% involved strangers.