William Taylor Glines, 37, of Texas City, Texas, and Matthew Nicholas Menard, 35, of Miami, Florida, have been charged by South Jordan police with aggravated sexual exploitation of a juvenile,
Enticing of a minor, and criminal solicitation. According to the police, Menard was in contact with Petrov before to her disappearance.
According to a search warrant, “Matt informs the victim that she can remain silent until he arrives in Las Vegas for a business trip later in May.”
After that, they intended to take a plane to Los Angeles, California, where they would spend a few days together before returning to Matt’s home in Miami, Florida.
According to the warrant, Menard acknowledged speaking with Petrov after being approached by Miami police. Following confirmation that she was underage, Glines allegedly engaged Petrov.
In sexual internet talks after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Menard allegedly knew Petrov was 15 when he spoke with her, according to the police.
