McKenzie McClure, also known as Kalvin McClure, a 31-year-old resident of Franklin, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for cyberstalking fourteen victims. The announcement was made by Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
“Our office and our law enforcement partners will do whatever it takes to keep children safe from harm and hold those who would threaten our school communities accountable for their actions,” said Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire. “This prosecution, culminating in yesterday’s sentence, should send a strong message that this type of conduct is intolerable in our community and will be pursued aggressively in order to keep our children protected.”
Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office commented on the impact of McClure’s actions: “McClure’s relentless cyberstalking disrupted many lives, incited fear, and posed significant risks to the Christ Presbyterian Academy and Christ Presbyterian Church community.” He expressed hope that the victims could find closure after enduring harassment.
Gregory Mays, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, emphasized the seriousness of threats against schools: “This case shows how law enforcement and school leaders work together to protect students. It also reflects our strong commitment to keeping Tennesseans safe.”
The case gained attention when McClure left a threatening voicemail at Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) on March 24, 2024. This act coincided with the anniversary of a tragic school shooting at The Covenant School. In her voicemail, she referenced acts of terror and made alarming statements about CPA.
McClure’s social media activity mirrored her voicemail content with references to CPA and violent events. On February 25, 2024, she posted a video discussing potential violence against CPA while walking around its campus.
CPA officials identified McClure after reviewing her social media posts and surveillance footage from their campus. They notified law enforcement leading to increased security measures costing over $140,000.
Despite warnings from law enforcement officers following hospitalization for mental health treatment after her arrest in April 2024, McClure continued posting targeted messages online until being apprehended later that month.
Upon completing her prison term; she will face three years under supervised release conditions prohibiting contact with individuals associated with CPA/CPC without prior approval by U.S Probation Services or traveling within five miles radius around these campuses.
The investigation involved collaboration between Federal Bureau Investigation Nashville Field Office alongside Tennessee Department Safety Homeland Security efforts coordinated through Assistant U.S Attorneys Katy Risinger Joshua Kurtzman prosecuting charges brought forward during trial proceedings held courtrooms across region
