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Life Sentence Upheld for Online Predator | Lubbock News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
A federal court has slammed the door shut on Thomas John Boukamp’s last-ditch appeal to overturn his life sentence for cyberstalking, kidnapping, and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The judge rejected his claims that his trial was unfair — especially his argument that the court ignored the victim before sentencing — and confirmed he’ll remain locked up for life. Boukamp, who took over his own defense during trial despite legal help for sentencing, had hoped to undo the sentence after the FBI rescued the teen from his clutches after nine days of horrific abuse. Now, justice stands firm: no reprieve, no retrial — just prison for the rest of his life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b9875794d484d1a