How Could You? Hall of Shame-Rob and Marie Johnson UPDATED

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Port St. Lucie, Florida, Kinship Guardians Rob and Marie Johnson “are out of jail on bail and facing felony child abuse charges for allegedly forcing their teen relative to have sex with both of them for years.”

“An eight-page arrest affidavit describes in disturbing detail five years of alleged abuse that began when the girl was 13 years old. The victim alleges her guardians, Rob and Marie Johnson, used biblical rhetoric, particularly from the Old Testament to justify the years of abuse.

According to the affidavit, the 13-year-old had been living in Colorado with her mother who was bedridden and sick, but was forced to relocate to Florida and move in with her relatives when her mother died.

The victim said the abuse began within days of her arrival in Port St. Lucie.

According to the victim, Rob Johnson told her having sex with him and Marie made her part of the family. She told police the couple threatened to make her a ward of the state if she did not comply.

Investigators said the couple had sexual relations with victim twice a week until she left at age 18.

“This is one of the most heinous crimes we’ve seen sexually in a long time,” said Detective Daniel Herrington, during a news conference Wednesday.’

“This was a 13-year-old girl who had just lost her mother … who is looking for love and affection from someone who has no one in her life. You use that and manipulate that and use the Bible and religion out of context to manipulate a 13-year-old girl who has no other options,” Herrington said.

According the Herrington, the victim is now living a healthy and positive life in Indiana. Herrington said the victim had been battling anxiety and depression when she chose to come forward, praising the “bravery” and “courage” of her decision. He said she was inspired by other survivors to report the alleged sexual abuse.

“I have chills right now, that’s horrible,” said Leann Harter, of the allegations facing neighbors. Harter said she had seen kids playing in the Johnson’s yard but did not know them personally.

According to police, the Johnson have two sons under 10 years old and two adult-age sons. Detectives said DCF is investigating but there are no indications that either Robert Johnson or Marie Johnson abused their biological children.

Marie Johnson and Rob Johnson were each charged with two felony counts of sexual assault against a child. They were arrested Tuesday and released Wednesday morning on bail.

Police said the state attorney will decide the degree and severity of charges.”

Couple accused of sexually abusing relative for years [WPBF 8/12/15 by Whitney Burbank]

“Police have charged Rob and Marie Johnson with two counts of sexual battery.

“She was extremely detailed as far as the systematic abuse that occurred over a rather long period of time,” said Det. Steve Reuther with the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

The girl is 21 years old now.

But after her mother died in Colorado, the girl moved to Port St. Lucie to live with her mother’s cousin, Rob Johnson, and his wife, Marie.

The girl told police the two abused her from when she was 13 until she turned 18.  She’s now living in Indiana.

“It’s some bring that’s very shameful and private also to anyone, even though she is a victim We just want to say how brave out victim is for my kinky starting this process but to stay with the process,” said Det. Sgt. Herrington.

The girl told investigators within the first week of moving to the home, the couple told her she’d have to have sex with them to become part of the family.

The girl claims the couple did not allow her to go to school or use the phone.

Rob Johnson, according to the girl, used the Bible to justify his actions and gave her a ring to show she belonged to him.

The Johnsons are out of jail.

Police say 2 children and an adult are still in the home.

The victim is now receiving counseling.”

Couple Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen Relative In Port St. Lucie [CBS 12 8/12/15 by Melissa Howell]

REFORM Puzzle Piece

Update:”A Port St. Lucie couple is behind bars again and their bond is set at a total of $43 million.

Monday police re-arrested Rob and Marie Johnson. They now face nearly 90 charges involving sexual battery on a child.

Detectives originally arrested the couple a few weeks ago after a young woman came forward, accusing them of sexually abusing her for years.

The crimes allegedly happened while the accuser was a teenager.

The Florida Department of Children and Families has custody of the couple’s two young children as the investigation continues.”

Rob and Marie Johnson: Couple faces nearly 90 charges involving sexual battery on a child [WPTV 9/1/15 by Katie Johnson]

A search of the St. Lucie County court records shows that Rob has a “PENDING REDACTION REVIEW” on 10/19/15. Marie has a “trial docket” on 11/30/15.

Update 2: A search of the St. Lucie County court records shows that Rob has docket call on 6/2/16 and Marie has a hearing set for 7/11/16.