“I know God’s forgiveness is boundless. But if there was a limit to it, I think we’ve reached it.”

The home where the children were held

At least 10 children were rescued from an underground bunker where they had been sexually exploited for months. The children suffered from sexual assault, rape, sexual torture, and sodomy at the hands of multiple individuals. Seven people have been arrested, including the parents of one of the victims. They have all been charged with human trafficking, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, bestiality, and several other offenses.

Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade

During a press conference, Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade stated, “We anticipate more arrests, and unfortunately, more victims.” Sheriff Wade shared that they believe the abuse began in 2023, taking place in an underground bunker in Brent, Alabama, a small city with a population of around 4,000. He noted that the bunker, originally built as a storm shelter, was “used for a horrible thing,” and that traffickers could potentially make up to $1,000 a night from their crimes.

A photo taken of the underground bunker