US Gay Couple Sentenced to 100 Years for Heinous Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

A couple from Georgia, William Zulock, 34, and Zachary Zulock, 36, have been sentenced to 100 years in prison each without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of sexually abusing their two adopted sons. The Walton County District Attorney's office confirmed the sentencing, as reported by The New York Post.

The brothers, now aged 12 and 10, were adopted from a Christian special-needs agency and were raised in what appeared to be a loving home in an affluent suburb of Atlanta. Despite their outwardly stable lives—Zachary working in banking and William as a government employee—the couple subjected the boys to horrific abuse, which included regular sexual assault and the production of child pornography.

District Attorney Randy McGinley characterized the couple's crimes as a "house of horrors," noting that the victims' bravery and resilience were the only qualities that rivaled the couple's extreme depravity. He noted that the strength shown by the boys over the past two years has been truly inspiring.

The couple's criminal activities came to light in 2022 when an alleged member of a local pedophile ring was caught downloading child pornography. This individual provided investigators with information about the Zulocks and their abuse of the children. Evidence revealed that the couple not only abused the boys but also shared details of their actions with friends, including a Snapchat message from Zachary that read, "I'm going to abuse my son tonight. Be prepared," accompanied by disturbing images.

Authorities discovered extensive digital evidence during a search of the couple's home, including surveillance footage that documented the abuse. The investigation was initiated after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children flagged suspicious material linked to a Google account associated with the Zulocks.

William and Zachary both admitted guilt to several charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children. Their actions have left a profound impact on the victims, who were adopted in 2018 from a now-defunct Christian agency. Prior to this case, Zachary had faced allegations of assaulting another child in 2011, but those charges were never pursued by prosecutors.

References:

1. Smith, Benedict. “Wealthy Gay Couple Who Raped Their Adopted Boys given 100 Years in Prison.” The Telegraph, December 24, 2024. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/12/24/gay-couple-raped-adopted-boys-100-years-prison-atlanta/.

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