St. Francois County Man Admits to Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A St. Francois County man has admitted to producing child sexual abuse material involving two underage girls.

On Monday, 41-year-old Richard Miller pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts of production of child pornography. According to court documents, on more than five occasions, Miller recorded his sexual abuse of the two juveniles.

One victim told investigators that Miller began engaging in sex acts with her when she was 15. The other said she began spending time in his apartment when she was 8 or 9 years old.

Homeland Security Investigations learned of Miller in 2024, when the court-approved search of a New Jersey man’s home uncovered Kik messenger chats with Miller that included images constituting child sexual abuse material. Investigators then spoke with Miller, who admitted engaging in sex acts with young girls at his home in the past, including the older victim. He also admitted exchanging sexually explicit photos with that victim. Miller is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4.

The production of child pornography charge carries a mandatory minimum prison term of 15 years, with a maximum of 30 years.