Steven Demink
This is such a disgusting story, not only for what this man did but because there are mothers out there who actually listened and obeyed the instructions of this monster!
An admitted child predator plead guilty in federal court Monday to manipulating moms into molesting their own children as he watched online, MyFoxDetroit reported Monday.
Prosecutors say 41-year-old Steven Demink presented himself online as an attractive single father and psychologist to persuade mothers across the country to commit unspeakable acts on their kids
"Steve has expressed a lot of remorse," said Timothy Dinan, his attorney. "He's very sorry for this, and it's a shame that he couldn't ask for help."
Demink, of Redford Township, preyed on single mothers for more than a year, prosecutors say, convincing them to sexually assault their children as a form of therapy. After pleading guilty Monday to six charges related to the s-xual exploitation of children, Demink faces 15 years to life in prison when he is sentenced in June.
Demink's alter-ego was Dalton St. Clair, the single father of a 14-year-old girl who claimed he was a trained psychologist, prosecutors said. He posted pictures of male models as his headshots, in some cases, court documents say, Demink promised the women a date if they followed through with his directions.
Since authorities arrested him in October, seven children were rescued and at least three mothers have been arrested. Prosecutors say all of the children are now safe.
Authorities say Demink chatted with mothers from New Hampshire, Florida, Idaho and elsewhere, persuading them to engage in s-xual acts with their children and send images via e-mail or through a live web stream.
In some cases, the mothers performed oral sex on their sons and had intercourse with them. The children ranged in age from 3 to 15....
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