- By Shivangi Sharma
- Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A shocking case of long-term sexual abuse has come to light after a Nevada woman allegedly admitted to drugging and assaulting a young female relative for years, according to police documents obtained by the Reno Gazette, News 4, and News 8. The suspect, whose identity has been disclosed in court records, reportedly confessed to the crimes during a police interview on June 25.
According to the police report, the accused admitted to secretly administering Benadryl to the victim, her relative, by slipping the sedative into her food. Once the victim was unconscious, the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted her. The abuse reportedly began when the victim was a child and continued even after she returned home from college in 2014.
The suspect allegedly told investigators that she carried out these acts because she “never felt seen and desired to be close to another person.” The victim, who lives near the accused and is financially dependent on her, recently received an apology letter from the suspect, left in her mailbox on July 1. The letter, submitted as evidence, contained an alleged admission of past abuse.
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Additional Victims Revealed
The case took an even darker turn when the suspect reportedly confessed to molesting at least a dozen other children, mostly relatives, over the years. She also admitted to inappropriately touching a 2-year-old neighbour at a community pool within the last few years.
Authorities are now investigating the full extent of the crimes, and the suspect is expected to face multiple charges. The case has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about how such prolonged abuse could go undetected for so long.
Experts emphasise the importance of vigilance in identifying signs of abuse, particularly in cases where perpetrators are family members or trusted individuals. Victims of sexual abuse are encouraged to seek support through hotlines and advocacy groups.
