How Could You? Hall of Shame-Jaythan Lee Patterson

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 Muncie, Indiana, foster parent Jaythan Lee Patterson, 41 “stands accused of sexually abusing two children who had been placed in his care.”

He “was arrested early Saturday, preliminarily charged with two counts each of child molesting and vicarious sexual gratification.

City police investigator Amy Kesler reported she was contacted Friday by Department of Child Services officials after an 8-year-old boy told authorities Patterson had fondled him and masturbated in his presence.

The child indicated another of Patterson’s foster children, a 7-year-old boy, had been treated in a similar manner. The younger boy “disclosed the same abuse” to a DCS investigator, Kesler wrote.

Interviewed by city police, Patterson allegedly admitted to “physically demonstrating how to masturbate” to the children, and touching their genitalia while showing them how to perform the act “properly.”

The foster parent reportedly acknowledged the incident took place while the boys were in bed with him “and all parties were masturbating,” Kesler wrote.

According to the report, Patterson also admitted to another allegation made by his older accuser – that he showed the children a video in which both Patterson and their other foster parent engaged in the same activity, although not while in the company of children.

The police report reflected a total of six children were removed from Patterson’s home.

The Muncie man was booked into the Delaware County jail at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, and was released after posting a $40,000 bond about three hours later.

Court records show no prior charges against Patterson.”

Muncie foster parent accused of sexually abusing boys

[Star Press 12/17/18 by Douglas Walker]
“A Muncie foster dad was arrested Saturday morning after police say he molested two children in his care.

Jaython Patterson, 41, faces preliminary charges of child molesting and vicarious sexual gratification.

Patterson and his husband were fostering six children, all of whom were removed from a residence on West Johnson Circle, Muncie police confirmed. They were longtime foster parents, according to police.

As of Monday, only Patterson faced preliminary charges.”

” The child told DCS that Patterson had taught him what he called the “Tickle Your Pickle” game and that another child in the home also participated. The boy told DCS that Patterson had also shown him a sexual video of Patterson and his husband, a probable cause affidavit says.

According to the affidavit, after all six children were removed from the home, the second child mentioned disclosed the same abuse to DCS.

DCS confirmed with News 8 that Patterson served as a foster parent for 25 children over the course of 2 1/2 years. A DCS spokeswoman said their records show Patterson never had a complaint against him.

During an interview with a Muncie police officer, Patterson admitted “demonstrating how to masturbate” to both children and said the children were in bed with him when it happened. He also admitted to showing them a video of himself and his husband, according to the affidavit.

Patterson was in the Delaware County Jail but bonded out, online court records show.

Police had sent the affidavit to the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, but no formal charges had been announced.

On Monday, DCS spokeswoman Noelle Russell released the following statement to News 8:

“The abuse of a child by any individual is unconscionable. We are especially dismayed when allegations arise against someone in a position of trust. As always, we will work with law enforcement and our community partners to ensure the safety of children in need of services.”

Muncie foster dad faces child molesting charges; 6 kids removed from home

[Wish TV 12/17/18]

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