Crime
Jason Hudson Convicted on 84 Child Sex Crimes, Faces 1,473 Years in Prison
AUTAUGA COUNTY, AL — An Autauga County jury has found Jason Hudson guilty on a staggering 84 felony counts related to the repeated sexual abuse and exploitation of children, including multiple acts of rape, sodomy, incest, and the production and possession of child pornography.
Hudson was convicted of:
- First-Degree Rape (victim under 12 years old)
- First-Degree Sodomy (victim under 12 years old)
- Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age
- Incest
- Five counts of Production of Child Pornography (involving the filming of sexual acts he committed on a minor under 17)
- Seventy-five counts of Possession of Child Pornography
The verdict followed an extensive investigation launched after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) detected that Hudson had downloaded flagged child pornography through file-sharing platforms.
NCMEC alerted the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, prompting a detailed digital forensic investigation.
Investigators uncovered thousands of images and videos in Hudson’s possession depicting some of the most severe and disturbing forms of child sexual abuse.
The files contained both male and female child victims, some as young as two years old, being raped, sodomized, tortured, and assaulted in horrifying ways.
Authorities reported that the materials showed children being:
- Bound with rope and burned with open flames
- Beaten and whipped
- Assaulted with sex devices
- Urinated on and humiliated during the assaults
In addition to the downloaded files, investigators discovered homemade videos created by Hudson himself, documenting him sexually assaulting, sodomizing, and raping a child under 12 years old.
Hudson’s wife, Farren Jill Hudson, was also implicated in the case and pleaded guilty to First-Degree Sodomy of a Child Under 12. In July 2025, she was sentenced by Presiding Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley to 30 years in prison.
Judge Baxley will sentence Jason Hudson on November 18, 2025, at the Autauga County Courthouse, where he faces a maximum sentence of 1,473 years in prison.
Autauga County District Attorney C.J. Robinson commended the bravery of the young victim and the dedication of all agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution.
“I am so thankful for real-life heroes,” Robinson said. “The victim in this case showed immense courage in coming forward and confronting her abuser. Law enforcement officers from the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, forensic analysts from ALEA, the Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, and our exceptional team at the District Attorney’s Office all handled this case with professionalism and compassion.”
He continued:
“This is a case I will never forget. The jury displayed tremendous strength in reviewing some of the most disturbing evidence imaginable to deliver justice. To every parent out there — stop what you are doing and hug your children. Tell them you love them. And if you don’t have children, reach out to someone who has made a difference in your life. Choose to focus on what is good and worthy of praise. Do not let the darkness consume you — overcome it with light.”
Hudson remains in custody at the Autauga County Jail.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.