The case of William and Zachary Zulock, a married couple from Georgia, has culminated in their sentencing to life in prison for the sexual abuse of their two adopted sons. The investigation into their actions began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) uploaded from the Zulocks’ home. This led to the discovery of extensive evidence, including surveillance footage, cell phone recordings, and text messages that documented the abuse. The Zulocks also allegedly trafficked the boys to other men in a pedophile ring operating in the Atlanta area.
The abuse occurred after the couple adopted the children, who were aged 10 and 12 at the time of the sentencing, through a Georgia Christian special-needs adoption agency. The agency has faced criticism for allegedly cutting corners in the adoption process. District Attorney Randy McGinley condemned the Zulocks, describing their home as a “house of horrors” where they prioritized their “dark desires” over the well-being of the children.
Both William and Zachary Zulock pleaded guilty to the charges and were sentenced to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole. The investigation also led to the conviction of other individuals involved in receiving and sharing the CSAM content, including one man who cooperated with authorities.
The case has drawn responses from the LGBTQ+ community, with some expressing outrage over the actions of the Zulocks. Danny Winters, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, criticized the couple for harming children and said their actions had damaged the public perception of same-sex couples adopting children. District Attorney McGinley also highlighted the strength and resilience of the victims in the case, noting their courage during the legal proceedings.