Lamar Man Charged for Alleged Revenge Porn Sent to Estranged Wife's Boss

Gavin Xander Hall accused of harassment, sending explicit images and messages to his wife's employer after separation.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Barton County Prosecuting Attorney's office has filed a first-degree harassment charge against a 26-year-old Lamar, Missouri man named Gavin Xander Hall, who allegedly sent revenge porn and threatening messages to his estranged wife's boss after the couple separated and she moved to Springfield.

Why it matters

Revenge porn and harassment are serious crimes that can have devastating emotional and professional consequences for victims. This case highlights the need for stronger laws and enforcement to protect people from these abusive behaviors, especially in the context of separation and divorce.

The details

According to the probable cause statement, after Hall and his wife separated, he began sending her father "nasty and untrue" text messages about her. He then allegedly contacted his wife's boss, calling her a "whore" and claiming to have a video of her, which he offered to send. Hall also reportedly photoshopped a nude image of his wife onto a flyer advertising sexual content for payment.

  • On February 10, 2026, the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed the first-degree harassment charge against Gavin Xander Hall.
  • In 2023, Hall was placed on 5 years of probation after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a weapon, in which he threatened his wife with a knife.

The players

Gavin Xander Hall

A 26-year-old Lamar, Missouri man who is accused of sending revenge porn and threatening messages to his estranged wife's boss after the couple separated.

Barton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

The office that filed the first-degree harassment charge against Gavin Xander Hall.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Gavin Xander Hall's bond amount and whether he will be allowed out on bail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger legal protections and enforcement against revenge porn and harassment, especially in the context of separation and divorce, to prevent victims from suffering further emotional and professional harm.