Isaac Durfey (1991 – ) was a Mormon church member in Eagle Mountain, Utah; convicted of sex crimes in 2014, 2015 and 2018; accused each time of offering money or gifts to teen boys (ages 16-17) in exchange for sex or explicit pictures; charges of which he was convicted included sexual exploitation of a minor, sexual battery and sexual solicitation of a child.
"When he saw the victim on Instagram he had intentions of helping him, but the bad side kicked in and it progressed from there,"
— Isaac Durfey to police, according to P.C. affidavit

Isaac Durfey was a Mormon church member in Eagle Mountain, Utah, who was convicted of sex crimes related to underage sexual exploitation in 2014, 2015 and 2018.

Isaac Durfey: Sexual Exploitation Allegations

Durfey was accused three times between 2013 and 2018 of offering money or gifts to teen boys in exchange for sex or explicit photos.

In 2013, Durfey was charged for allegedly offering a 16-year-old boy “money and gifts” for nude pictures. He was given a suspended prison sentence and placed on probation, which he violated in 2015, according to court records.

In 2015, Durfey offered a 17-year-old convenience store clerk $500 “to do sexual things with him,” according to charging documents. The teen was eventually paid $20 to expose himself.

Durfey received a suspended prison sentence, was placed on probation and ordered to wear a GPS monitor, according to court records. He completed probation in May of 2017.

In 2018, Durfey was accused of offering a 17-year-old boy $8,000 for sex and a nude photo. At the time, Durfey was a registered sex offender.

17-year-old Highland boy reported to police that Durfey had offered him $1,000 for a nude picture and then $7,000 to “get naked and fool around,” according to charging documents.

Highland police had the teen set up a meeting with Durfey in a fast-food parking lot. When Durfey arrived, he was taken into custody, the charges state.

Durfey told the arresting officers that he had prior interaction with the 17-year-old last summer, according to a search warrant affidavit unsealed over the weekend.

“When he saw the victim on Instagram he had intentions of helping him, but the bad side kicked in and it progressed from there,” Durfey told police, according to the warrant. The warrant does not say why Durfey believed the boy needed “help.”

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Durfey was charged/convicted in April 14, 2014 of:
-two counts of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR (2nd degree felony) / convicted:GUILTY of one count
-SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony/dismissed
-DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony/dismissed
-four counts of SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor / convicted:GUILTY of two counts

sentenced:Sexual Exploitation/ 1-15 years: suspended, Sexual Exploitation/180 days jail, Sexual Battery/1 year jail: suspended
probation:

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Durfey was charged/convicted in 2015 of:
-two counts of SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A CHILD – 3rd Degree Felony / convicted:GUILTY of one count

sentenced: prison 1-5 years/suspended, jail 365 days
probation: 36 months

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Durfey was charged/convicted in 2018 of:
-SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony / convicted:GUILTY
-SEXUAL SOLICITATION – Class A Misdemeanor/dismissed
-ENTICE SOLICIT SEDUCE OR LURE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT – Class B Misdemeanor/dismissed

sentenced: 5 years in prison (according to his podcast interview served 4.5 years)
probation: judge ordered (notes do not say how long)

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FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT – PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. ISAAC Q DURFEY
CASE NUMBER 131402281 State Felony
CHARGES

Charge 1 – 76-5B-201 – SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Plea: April 08, 2014 Guilty
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Guilty

Charge 2 – 76-5B-201 – SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

Charge 3 – 76-5-401.1 – SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

Charge 4 – 76-10-1206(1) – DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

Charge 5 – 76-9-702.1 – SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Plea: April 08, 2014 Guilty
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Guilty

Charge 6 – 76-9-702.1 – SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Plea: April 08, 2014 Guilty
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

Charge 7 – 76-9-702.1 – SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

Charge 8 – 76-9-702.1 – SEXUAL BATTERY – Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 17, 2013
Location: UTAH COUNTY
Disposition: April 08, 2014 Dismissed (w/o prej)

SENTENCE, JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT
The defendant admits the following numbered allegations as stated in the Affidavit and Order to Show Cause: all
The defendant’s probation is revoked.
The defendant’s probation is reinstated for 36 months beginning 11/24/2015.
Defendant is ordered not to have any contact with minors at all.
Defendant is to enter into, participate in and successfully complete any additional counseling, treatment or programming as directed by the probation agent.
Defendant is ordered not to have or possess any iphone(s)computers or electronic equipment or have any access to the internet.
Defendant is ordered to continue and successfully complete current treatment.
Defendant is ordered to comply with his parents conditions.
POST SENTENCE JAIL
Defendant is to serve 365 Days
Defendant is granted credit for 70 Days time served.
POST SENTENCE JAIL NOTE
Defendant may be released after serving 120 days at the Utah County Jail. Defendant may serve the remaining jail time on GPS through Crossroads. The Court sets a review date on 06/07/16 at 8:30 a.m. Sentence is to run concurrently with case 151402603

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FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT – PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. ISAAC Q DURFEY
CASE NUMBER 151402603 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 – 76-10-1313(4) – SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A CHILD – 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 01, 2015
Location: Utah County
Plea: October 13, 2015 Guilty
Disposition: October 13, 2015 Guilty
Charge 2 – 76-10-1313(4) – SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A CHILD – 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 01, 2015
Location: Utah County
Disposition: October 13, 2015 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

SENTENCE JAIL CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
Sentence is to run concurrently with case 131402281

ORDER OF PROBATION
The defendant is placed on probation for 36 month(s).
Probation is to be supervised by Adult Probation andParole.
Defendant to serve 365 day(s) jail.

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FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT – PROVO DISTRICT COURT
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. ISAAC QUINTON DURFEY
CASE NUMBER 181400627 State Felony
CHARGES

Charge 1 – 76-5B-201 – SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR – 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: February 15, 2018
Location: Utah County
Plea: May 10, 2018 Guilty
Disposition: May 10, 2018 Guilty

Charge 2 – 76-10-1313 – SEXUAL SOLICITATION – Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: February 15, 2018
Location: Utah County
Disposition: May 10, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

Charge 3 – 76-4-401(4)(A) – ENTICE SOLICIT SEDUCE OR LURE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT – Class B Misdemeanor
Offense Date: February 15, 2018
Location: Utah County
Disposition: May 10, 2018 Dismissed w/ Prejudi

SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant’s conviction of SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison.

To the UTAH County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded to your custody for transportation to the Utah State Prison where the defendant will be confined.

SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
On the maximum sentence imposed, case to run concurrent to other cases.

SENTENCE RECOMMENDATION NOTE
Court recommends defendant receive any available and appropriate therapy.

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Isaac Durfey 2025 Podcast Interviews

Durfey was interviewed in a Latter-day Saint-themed podcast, “Listen, Learn & Love,” in May and in November 2025.

In the interviews, Durfey discussed his life experiences as a Black, gay, active Latter-day Saint; his convictions and prison sentence; and his journey toward self-acceptance.

In show notes for the November episode, the podcast’s host wrote, “Thank you, my friend Isaac, for being on the podcast—you are a good man.”

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Sources

  1. Isaac Q. Durfey, Offender Radar, November 29, 2025.
  2. Isaac Durfey, Mugshots, February 22, 2018.
  3. Convicted sex offender arrested for soliciting minor in Utah County, Fox 13, February 18, 2018.
  4. Utah man arrested after offering money for sex with teen , KUTV, February 23, 2018.
  5. Charges: Utahn who solicited teen said 'bad side' kicked in, KSL, March 12, 2018.
  6. Episode 833: Isaac Durfey, Black/Gay Latter-day Saint, Super, Podbean, May 29, 2025.
  7. Episode 849: Isaac Durfey: Black/Gay Latter-day Saint, Updated, Podbean, November 25, 2025.

  • 1. Isaac Q. Durfey

    • 20251129
    • News article
    • Offender Radar

    IMPORTANT OFFENDER DATA

    Status : Active

    PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

    DOB : 02/11/1991
    Age : 34
    Sex : Male
    Height : 5'05''
    Weight : 140
    Race : Black
    Hair Color : Black
    Eye Color : Brown

    OFFENSES

    Offense : 76-5a-3 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR/2ND DEGREE FELONY
    Date Convicted : 07/01/2014
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-5a-3
    Date Release : 10/28/2014
    Offense Count : 1
    Offense : 76-5a-3 - Sexual Exploitation of a Minor/ 3rd degree felony
    Date Convicted : 06/21/2018
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-5a-3
    Date Release : 05/10/2022
    Offense Count : 1

  • 2. Isaac Durfey

    • 20180222
    • News article
    • Mugshots

    ISAAC DURFEY: ACCORDING TO FOX13NOW.COM, REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED IN HIGHLAND AFTER HE OFFERED A 17-YEAR-OLD MALE MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR NUDE PHOTOS AND SEXUAL ACTS — 2/21/2018

    Highland, UT — A registered sex offender was arrested in Highland Friday after police say he offered a 17-year-old male money in exchange for nude photos and sexual acts.

    Isaac Durfey, 27 of Eagle Mountain, was booked into jail on one count of sexual solicitation and one count of soliciting a minor by internet or text.

    According to a statement of probable cause, Durfey was in contact with a 17-year-old male in the Highland area via social media. The man offered the teen $1,000 in exchange for explicit photos.

    Following that request, police say Durfey arranged to meet the teen in Highland for a sexual encounter, offering to pay between $4,000 and $7,000.

    Police waited at the Wendy’s restaurant where Durfey arranged to meet the victim and arrested him. Police say Durfey admitted to police ha had offered the teen money for photos and sexual acts and that he knew the victim was only 17.

    Durfey is a registered sex offender with previous convictions for sexual exploitation of a minor, sexual battery and solicitation of a child, according to the PC statement.

    The man was arrested in Lehi in September of 2015 after police say he gave a teenage boy $20 to expose himself and offered that teen more money for other acts.

  • 3. Convicted sex offender arrested for soliciting minor in Utah County

    • 20180218
    • News article
    • Fox 13

    HIGHLAND, Utah — A registered sex offender was arrested in Highland Friday after police say he offered a 17-year-old male money in exchange for nude photos and sexual acts.

    Isaac Durfey, 27 of Eagle Mountain, was booked into jail on one count of sexual solicitation and one count of soliciting a minor by internet or text.

    According to a statement of probable cause, Durfey was in contact with a 17-year-old male in the Highland area via social media. The man offered the teen $1,000 in exchange for explicit photos.

    Following that request, police say Durfey arranged to meet the teen in Highland for a sexual encounter, offering to pay between $4,000 and $7,000.

    Police waited at the Wendy’s restaurant where Durfey arranged to meet the victim and arrested him. Police say Durfey admitted to police ha had offered the teen money for photos and sexual acts and that he knew the victim was only 17.

    Durfey is a registered sex offender with previous convictions for sexual exploitation of a minor, sexual battery and solicitation of a child, according to the PC statement.

    The man was arrested in Lehi in September of 2015 after police say he gave a teenage boy $20 to expose himself and offered that teen more money for other acts.

  • 4. Utah man arrested after offering money for sex with teen

    • 20180223
    • News article
    • KUTV

    (KUTV)- A man from Eagle Mountain was arrested Friday after he reportedly offered a teenager money in exchangefor sexual acts and nude photos.

    According to Lone Peak police, Isaac Durfey, 27-years-old, was arrested on suspicion of the second-degree felony of enticing, soliciting, seducing or luring a minor by internet or text and on suspicion of the second-degree felony of sexual solicitation.

    A 17-year-old came forward to police on Feb. 17 reporting that Durfey had been speaking to him on a social media app. The teen told police Durfey had asked for a photo of the teenager’s genitals in exchange for $1,000.

    Durfey also asked to meet the teen at a restaurant to perform sexual acts in exchange for $4,000 to $7,000 court documents stated.

    Police worked with the teen to set up a meeting with the suspect, and once Durfey arrived he was taken into custody. He reportedly told police he knew the victim was 17.

    According to a police report, Durfey is a registered sex offender and has been previously convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, sexual battery and sexual solicitation of a child.

  • 5. Charges: Utahn who solicited teen said 'bad side' kicked in

    • 20180312
    • News article
    • KSL

    PROVO — A court hearing for a registered sex offender accused of offering a teenage boy $7,000 for sex was continued to next week.

    The new charges mark the third time in five years that Isaac Quinton Durfey, 28, of Eagle Mountain, is accused of offering money or gifts to teen boys in exchange for sex or graphic pictures.

    Durfey was charged Feb. 15 in 4th District Court with sexual exploitation of a minor, a third-degree felony; sexual solicitation, a class A misdemeanor; and enticing a minor by texting, a class B misdemeanor. A hearing scheduled for last Thursday was continued until March 22.

    On Feb. 17, a 17-year-old Highland boy reported to police that Durfey had offered him $1,000 for a nude picture and then $7,000 to "get naked and fool around," according to charging documents.

    Highland police had the teen set up a meeting with Durfey in a fast-food parking lot. When Durfey arrived, he was taken into custody, the charges state.

    Durfey told the arresting officers that he had prior interaction with the 17-year-old last summer, according to a search warrant affidavit unsealed over the weekend.

    "When he saw the victim on Instagram he had intentions of helping him, but the bad side kicked in and it progressed from there," Durfey told police, according to the warrant. The warrant does not say why Durfey believed the boy needed "help."

    Durfey is a registered sex offender, being convicted previously of sexual exploitation of a minor, sexual battery and sexual solicitation of a child.

    In 2015, Durfey offered a 17-year-old convenience store clerk $500 "to do sexual things with him," according to charging documents. The teen was eventually paid $20 to expose himself.

    Durfey received a suspended prison sentence, was placed on probation and ordered to wear a GPS monitor, according to court records. He completed probation in May of 2017.

    In 2013, Durfey was charged with similar crimes for allegedly offering a 16-year-old boy "money and gifts" for nude pictures. He was given a suspended prison sentence and placed on probation, which he violated in 2015, according to court records. He completed probation on his past two cases at the same time.

  • 6. Episode 833: Isaac Durfey, Black/Gay Latter-day Saint, Super

    • 20250529
    • News article
    • Podbean

    *** This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat *988 *** My friend Isaac Durfey (lives in Utah County, Age 34, Adopted, Active Latter-day Saint) bravely joins us to share his story which includes: Being bullied Being suicidal Working through pornography Convicted of being a sex offender and spending 4.5 years in prison Leaving prison—what he learned, why he isn’t going back, finding hope Accepting he is gay—but doesn’t define him Talented musician Great/supportive parents Role of friends to help him feel he is loved and needed Great YSA Wards Hopes for his future including the Melchizedek Priesthood and Temple Endowment Thank you, Isaac, for your courage to come on the podcast and share your story—stories like yours help others find hope. Thanks for helping all understand our Heavenly Parents love all of us and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ gives hope, heals and helps us move forward. You are a good man. Links: Isaac on Instagram: @durfsmurf25

  • 7. Episode 849: Isaac Durfey: Black/Gay Latter-day Saint, Updated

    • 20251125
    • News article
    • Podbean

    My friend Isaac Durfey (who was on episode 833) joins us to update listeners on his journey including: Parent leaving on a mission What happened to help him stopping “hating himself for being gay” Importance of new beginnings Friends like Jake and Joe Sharp (who were on episode 811) Feeling about the Family Proclamation Hope for the future Love of the LDS Church and the support/love he receives Thank you, my friend Isaac, for being on the podcast—you are a good man. Links: Episode 833: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-833-isaac-durfey-black-gay-latter-day-saint/id1347971725?i=1000710494050 Episode 811: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-811-jake-and-joe-sharp-lost-brother-sam-to/id1347971725?i=1000691741343

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