A 35-year-old woman has been charged
with 20 counts of rape and sodomy after she allegedly had an eight-month sexual
relationship with an 11-year-old boy. Sarah Beth Hopkins, from Salem, was
arrested on Sunday after the parents of her alleged victim reported her to
police. The boy, now 12, confessed to his mother he had been sexually active
with Hopkins for the last eight months. When Hopkins was confronted she
allegedly admitted the sexual abuse. The family lived at the same apartment
complex as Hopkins - who was seen as a trusted family friend - until about two
weeks ago
The mother became suspicious of
their close friendship and the amount of time they spent together. The abuse is
thought to have taken place at her apartment and while they were out on long
walks together. Police believe there may be more victims. Marion County
Sheriff's Office spokesman Don Thomson said: 'The boy confirmed that he, in
fact, had been involved in this relationship with this 35-year-old woman.
'We're kind of asking anyone with a male child who may have had contact with
Mrs Hopkins, befriended by her, lived near her or whatever, we’d like them to
sit down with their son and talk. Make sure everything’s okay.' When questioned
by the deputy, Hopkins is believed to have admitted she and the victim had been
sexually active but said she hadn't threatened the victim or given him anything
in return for sex. - See more at:
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