A Utah resident faces charges for the alleged sexual abuse of both his biological child and stepchild.
According to reports, the 40-year-old from West Jordan confessed to abusing one of his children during an FBI investigation into separate sexual abuse allegations. This admission came after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence, resulting in his arrest, as detailed by KTVX.
Detectives learned from the stepchild that their stepfather had provided them and their sibling with sex toys, allegedly instructing them to engage in oral sex. The stepchild also reported that the man sought oral sex from them, KTVX reported.
Further accusations include exposing both children to pornography, with the abuse reportedly beginning when the children were as young as eight. KTVX noted that these incidents typically took place on Sundays, while the mother was at church, although the biological child recounted an instance where the mother was present but did not intervene.
The suspect allegedly claimed the abuse commenced due to the stepchild’s “sexual curiosity.” He also reportedly admitted to downloading child pornography and providing a sex toy to the stepchild.
Though his identity has not been released, the man faces several charges, including sodomy upon a child, object rape, rape of a child, and distributing harmful materials to minors. He is currently held without bond.
It is unclear whether the mother will also be criminally charged.
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