Zachary Jacoby Zulock and his spouse, William Dale Zulock, have been charged with multiple charges of severe child sexual abuse. The couple had adopted two young sons prior to the probe. Zulock pleaded guilty to multiple offenses but opposed the incest charges. Following a quick bench trial, he was found guilty of aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, incest, sodomy, sexual exploitation of children, and pandering to people under the age of 18. His spouse faced similar accusations, but had a higher total. Both were sentenced to one hundred years in jail, followed by life on probation. The case emphasizes the need of protecting children in adoptive homes and the serious consequences of child maltreatment.
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Background Information on Zachary Jacoby Zulock
Zachary Jacoby Zulock is one of the two defendants involved in a highly publicized criminal case concerning severe child sexual abuse. Along with his spouse, William Dale Zulock, he was charged with multiple counts of aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, incest, and sexual exploitation of children. The couple adopted two young boys prior to the investigation that led to their arrest.
Criminal Charges and Pleas
On October 21, 2024, Zachary Zulock entered guilty pleas for several charges but contested the incest charges. Following a brief bench trial focused on legal issues surrounding those specific charges, he was found guilty. The total number of charges against him included:
2 Counts of Aggravated Sodomy
3 Counts of Aggravated Child Molestation
2 Counts of Incest
2 Counts of Sodomy
3 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children
2 Counts of Pandering for a Person Under 18
His spouse, William Zulock, faced similar charges but had a greater number overall.
Sentencing Details
The sentencing hearing took place on December 19, 2024. Both defendants were sentenced to serve 100 years in prison, followed by life on probation. Importantly, due to the nature of their offenses, they will not be eligible for parole during this entire period. This sentence reflects the severity and gravity of their crimes against vulnerable children.
Investigation and Evidence
The investigation into Zachary Zulock began after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding suspected homemade child sexual abuse material (CSAM) linked to an IP address in Walton County. This prompted law enforcement to execute a search warrant at the residence shared by the Zulocks and their adopted children.
During the investigation, significant evidence was collected including:
Surveillance footage from inside their home showing multiple incidents of abuse.
Graphic images and videos (7TB) found on cell phones belonging to both defendants.
7TB is 7,000,000 high quality photos, assuming photos are around 1MB each
7TB is 208.333 days of video, assuming each hour of video is around 1.4GB
Text messages discussing the abuse sent between Zachary Zulock and other individuals.
This evidence played a crucial role in securing convictions against both men.
Impact on Victims and Society
District Attorney Randy McGinley emphasized that this case highlights both the importance of protecting children in adoptive situations and the severe consequences that should follow any form of child abuse. The resolution aims not only to punish the offenders but also to provide some measure of justice for the victims who suffered greatly due to these heinous acts.
In summary, Zachary Jacoby Zulock is now serving a lengthy prison sentence as a result of his involvement in serious crimes against children that have drawn significant attention from law enforcement and society at large.
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