What began as a simple social media meetup to photograph a motorcycle quickly turned into what prosecutors described as a terrifying, carefully planned ambush that left an 18-year-old Idaho teen fearing for his life. Now, two men accused of orchestrating the violent attack have officially been sentenced after authorities revealed chilling details about the assault that shocked the local community.
According to prosecutors in Ada County, 18-year-old Jordan Carrillo believed he was meeting a photographer in September 2025 to take pictures of his motorcycle at a subdivision under construction in Eagle, Idaho. Investigators say Carrillo had arranged the meetup through social media and arrived expecting nothing more than a casual photo session. Instead, prosecutors allege he unknowingly walked into a trap designed to isolate and terrorize him.
Authorities said 21-year-old Devin Larson was already waiting at the location when Carrillo arrived. After taking a single photo, Larson allegedly instructed Carrillo to turn around. That was the moment prosecutors say 22-year-old Steen Thomas Lamb suddenly appeared from behind and tased the teenager without warning. Investigators believe the attack was coordinated in advance and escalated within seconds into a violent kidnapping.
Prosecutors said the two men restrained Carrillo using zip ties around his wrists and legs before covering him with a bag and repeatedly beating, kicking, and tasing him during what authorities described as an hour-long assault. At one point, Lamb allegedly pressed what appeared to be a firearm against Carrillo’s chest and threatened to kill him if he refused to break up with his girlfriend. According to investigators, the attackers then forced Carrillo to unlock his phone and used it themselves to send breakup messages ending the relationship.
The disturbing case became even more chilling when prosecutors revealed the threats allegedly continued even after the physical violence ended. Before finally releasing Carrillo, the suspects reportedly warned they would kill him, his sister, or other family members if he contacted law enforcement. Carrillo later told investigators he rode away from the scene terrified he would be shot in the back at any moment as he tried to escape.
After months of legal proceedings, both men appeared in court on May 22 after pleading guilty to second-degree kidnapping charges. Prosecutors confirmed that Larson received a seven-year prison sentence with two years fixed, while Lamb was sentenced to 13 years with three years fixed. Both defendants were also granted riders, meaning the court may later review their sentences depending on rehabilitation and conduct while in custody.
The case has sparked intense reactions online, with many people stunned by the calculated nature of the attack and the role social media allegedly played in luring the victim into danger. What began as a fake motorcycle photo shoot ultimately became a nightmare involving kidnapping, violence, intimidation, and psychological terror. For investigators and prosecutors, the sentencing closes one chapter of the case — but for Jordan Carrillo, the trauma of that night may never fully disappear.
