How Could You? Hall of Shame-Troy Lowell Bussey

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 Eason,Pennsylvania, former staff member of The Children’s Home of Eason, Troy Lowell Bussey,33, “is accused of sexually assaulting three teenage girls there over two years.”

“Troy Lowell Bussey, 33, of the…in Easton, allegedly committed the acts between Jan. 1, 2013, and Feb. 1, 2015, while a staff member at the home at … in Wilson Borough

Borough police said Bussey was in charge of the girls’ care and welfare at The Children’s Home during the time of the crimes.

Anita Paukovits, executive director of the organization, said as soon as administrators learned of the accusations, Bussey was suspended and terminated.

“This is totally against everything The Children’s Home believes in,” she said. “Safety is of the utmost importance for all of our children as we are in full cooperation with every possible authority so justice is served.”

A female victim who was under age 16 told police she was placed with the organization in 2013 and the pair had sex at least 10 times.

A second victim under age 17 told police she was placed at the home in 2015. She told police the pair were in a back office of the Cordina Cottage when Bussey grabbed her buttocks and later touched her breasts above her shirt while the pair were in a dining area.

When it was time for her to go to bed, the girl told authorities Bussey picked her up, placed her into the bed and touched her genital area.

A third victim under age 18 reported to police the pair had sex and Bussey touched her genital area.

Paukovits said the organization has since made modifications following the alleged sexual assaults.

“Changes have been implemented to make sure nothing like this occurs again,” she said. “The Children’s Home works very diligently to protect all the children and families we serve. We make every effort to prevent incidents like this from happening.”

Bussey is charged with one count each of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a person less than 16, and indecent assault of a person less than 16; and three counts each of institutional sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and corruption of minors.

Bussey was arraigned before District Judge Richard Yetter III, who set bail at $150,000, $100,000 and $100,000 for all three cases, respectively.

In lieu of bail, Bussey was sent to Northampton County Prison. The judge ordered Bussey stay away from all the victims and undergo a mental health evaluation.

Bussey is tentatively due back in court for a preliminary hearing before Yetter on Aug. 5.

According to its website, the Children’s Home is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1885 that provides care for children in need. It provides foster care, residential and group home services.”

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