An Idaho man named Alexander Louie was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempting to spread HIV to multiple victims, including a 16-year-old, by having sex with them without disclosing his HIV-positive status. Louie had sex with 30 to 50 different men and boys and intentionally omitted his HIV status to infect them with the disease. The investigation into Louie began in August 2023 when an undercover detective engaged in online communication with him, posing as a 15-year-old. Louie sent explicit photos and planned to meet the “teen boy” in person in Boise.
Upon meeting at the agreed location, Louie was arrested in September 2023 for child enticement, and further charges were brought against him in November 2023. Detectives discovered that Louie was not taking his HIV medication and had intentionally deceived his partners about his HIV status in order to transmit the virus to them. As part of a plea deal, Louie pleaded guilty to various charges, including sexual battery of a minor, enticement of a child through the internet, and transferring body fluids. At his sentencing on May 3, the Ada County District Judge described Louie’s actions as predatory and sentenced him to 30 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after 16 years.
The Ada County Prosecutor’s office commended the investigative efforts of the Ada County Sheriff’s Detective and the trial team in ensuring that Louie was brought to justice to protect the community from his dangerous and predatory conduct. The prosecutor, Jan Bennetts, emphasized that Louie’s repeated and harmful offenses had a significant negative impact on the community. Despite being eligible for parole after 16 years, Louie’s sentencing reflects the severity of his actions and the threat he posed to public health by intentionally trying to infect others with HIV.
Louie’s case underscores the importance of disclosing one’s HIV status to sexual partners to prevent the spread of the disease and protect others from harm. His deliberate deception and manipulation of partners, including minors, to transmit HIV highlight the need for increased awareness, education, and legal consequences for such dangerous behavior. Louie’s sentence serves as a warning to others who may engage in similar predatory actions and emphasizes the critical need to prioritize public health and safety when addressing cases of intentional HIV transmission.
