A vagrant detained in a youngster's bedroom for numerous days is under suspicion for committing numerous sexual offenses.
In a shocking turn of events, Ryker Xethanial Buxton, an 18-year-old individual, was arrested on suspicion of multiple felony child sex crimes. The incident, which occurred in Bluffdale, Utah, involved a 12-year-old girl.
The charges against Buxton are serious and numerous. They include child rape, three counts of child sodomy, two counts of child object rape, burglary, unlawful child kissing, and criminal trespassing. These charges are classified as first-degree felonies, indicating the gravity of the alleged offences. Additionally, Buxton faces a class A misdemeanor charge.
The incident was not limited to a single instance, as suggested by Buxton's admission. According to the affidavit, Buxton provided details of the sex acts that occurred several times. The specifics of these acts were not disclosed.
On Sept. 15, the child's parents reported their child missing to the police department. The next day, the child was found with Buxton in Provo. Buxton was identified as the person discovered hiding in the child's bedroom.
Buxton expressed his intention to contact the victim again if released from custody. However, no new information about his status as a homeless individual was provided.
The police were initially dispatched to investigate a report of trespassing on Sept. 8. The exact date of the initial police dispatch is not specified, but it was prior to Sept. 8. No new location or timeframe was specified in the current paragraph.
Buxton was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail following his arrest. As of the time of this report, no new information about Buxton's status or the progress of the investigation has been released.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The safety and wellbeing of the child involved are paramount, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
