Donald Eugene Fields II
| Donald Eugene Fields II | |
|---|---|
 Fields in 2021 | |
| FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive | |
| Charges | Child sex trafficking |
| Reward | $250,000 |
| Alias |
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| Description | |
| Born | July 9, 1964 Kentucky, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in-6 ft 4 in (183-193 cm) |
| Weight | 219–235 lb (99–107 kg) |
| Status | |
| Added | May 25. 2023 |
| Number | 531 |
| Currently a Top Ten Fugitive | |
Donald Eugene Fields II (born July 9, 1964) is an American fugitive who is currently on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Fields is wanted for the sex trafficking of at least one child between 2013 and 2017 in Missouri. Fields was the 531st fugitive to be placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, being added on May 25, 2023. The FBI is currently offering a $250,000 reward for information leading to Fields' capture and arrest.[1]
Background
Fields was born in Kentucky, on July 9, 1964. At the time of his disappearance, he lived in Union, Missouri in the Greater St. Louis area.[2]
Crimes
Between 2013 and 2017, Fields allegedly participated in a child sex trafficking ring with accomplice Theodore 'Ted' John Sartori, Sr. of Gerald, Missouri.[2] Both men are accused of "knowingly attempting to recruit, entice, provide, patronize and solicit a minor into engaging in a commercial sex act." According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Diana Collins, Sartori allegedly gave money, motorcycles, vacations, and Christmas presents to Fields in exchange for access with the minor.[3]
Fields has also been charged with 15 counts related to child sexual abuse and witness tampering in the Missouri Circuit Court system.[2]
Disappearance
Fields and Sartori were indicted on December 7, 2022 with one count of child sex trafficking each.[4] Sartori was arrested later that same month, and plead not guilty.[5] Fields' location has not been known after he failed to appear for a court hearing on March 3, 2022.[3] Fields has family in Missouri and Kentucky, and has traveled to Florida in the past. He is known to visit casinos.[1]
See Also
References
- ^ a b "Donald Eugene Fields II Added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ a b c Colbert, Ethan (2022-12-20). "WANTED: Union man charged with child sex trafficking, subject of manhunt". The Missourian. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ a b "Eastern District of Missouri | Franklin County Man Sought on Child Sex Trafficking Charge | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ United States of America v. Donald Eugene Fields II and Theodore John Sartori Sr. (E. D. Mo. 2022-12-07), Text.
- ^ Strain, Kalie; Vidal, Gabriela (2023-05-25). "Franklin County man added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives". KMOV. Retrieved 2023-12-03.