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Oakhurst Man Charged with Child Exploitation and Abuse

3/29/2026

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Detectives in Oakhurst, California, charged Christian Parmalee Edwards after a raid uncovered thousands of files related to child sexual abuse and a life-like doll designed for sexual use.
Edwards faces charges of possessing and distributing the material and secretly filming guests.
The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Sheriff Tyson Pogue urged protection of victims amid rising online exploitation.

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Story summary

Detectives in Oakhurst, California, charged Christian Parmalee Edwards after a raid uncovered thousands of files related to child sexual abuse and a life-like doll designed for sexual use.
Edwards faces charges of possessing and distributing the material and secretly filming guests.
The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Sheriff Tyson Pogue urged protection of victims amid rising online exploitation.