Man found with Marion County teen in Tennessee charged with human trafficking, other offenses

Sheriff's detectives believe there may be more victims connected to a man accused of 51 felony offenses for trying to sexually exploit a teenage girl he met online.

When Wesley Hurd, 29, was apprehended by law enforcement officials in Tennessee late last month, authorities said he had numerous photos of children with the letters "VIL" branded into them. Law officials said that conversations with the children have led them to suspect there could be more victims.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods called Hurd's actions "among the most disturbing things I have ever heard of in my 32 years in law enforcement."

"It is a reminder that true evil exists in this world and that the internet is the chief means by which these predators try to gain access to children. Parents, our children rely upon us to keep them safe, so please be aware of what your kids are doing online. Their lives may depend on it," he said in a statement.