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Converse tried to negotiate sex with a minor in exchange for work
COLUMBUS — A Lakeview handyman was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce sex with clients’ daughters in exchange for his work.
Chief U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr. imposed a prison term of 188 months on Joseph L. Converse, 47, who pleaded guilty in February to attempting to coerce and entice a minor.
In November, a detective with the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force observed a posting on Craigslist titled “handyman for daughter or daughters.”
The post indicated the person placing the advertisement — Converse — was seeking to spend time with an underage female in exchange for car or house repairs, and that the time spent with a “daughter” would involve sexual activity.
The ad was specific in the type of sexual activity and outlined what would happen before and after the work was completed by Converse.
The undercover detective responded, posing as the father of a school-aged female in Columbus needing brake work done on his car.
During their conversation, Converse repeatedly asked for pictures of the 14-year-old girl.
Read complete story in Friday’s Examiner.
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