How ‘sick predator used dating apps to target single moms and abuse their kids’ as cops ask victims to come forward
A MAN allegedly used dating apps to target single moms and abuse their kids, police have said.
Law enforcement officials claim that Epifanio Adolfo Jimenez, who has been accused of raping a teenager several years ago, used online dating sites as a way to find other victims.
Jimenez allegedly used the dating apps to target single women with children, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
Upon connecting with the single mothers, authorities say he would specifically ask to spend time with their children.
“Epifanio used the alias of ‘Harley’ for his dating app profile,” the sheriff’s office said.
Jimenez has already been arrested for charges related to the Sheriff’s investigation for aggravated assault of a child in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old.
According to law enforcement, Jimenez has denied the allegations that he sexually assaulted the teen.
Officers did not reveal details as to how Jimenez came into contact with her but said it was not through a dating app.
The crime was reported to law enforcement by her mom.
“It wasn’t an actual relationship that happened there. There was some familiarity between the victim and suspect,” Lt. Scott Spencer told Click2Houston.
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With more victims potentially out there, authorities are seeking out any additional information and tips from anyone who may have met him or allowed him contact with their children.
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