4 weeks ago, on a Sunday afternoon- my 15 year old son, Eddy was brave enough to come forward and break weeks of mysterious silence & trusted me with disclosing disturbing details of encounters of 5 separate events where he was lured into the home of the married couple living next door & in his own words- what he described to me was without a doubt that he experienced sexual abuse & was victim of exploitation involving digital material being taken of him in inappropriate and illegal ways.

What happens when suddenly your joyful, charismatic, loving, happy child suddenly begins to struggle with unfamiliar and mysterious anger and starts withdrawing from you completely? For as long as I can remember, my sweet Eddy and I have had an emotional connection. I KNEW something was wrong but after each attempt to offer support and resolve this unusual behavior- I began telling myself.. maybe he was “doom scrolling” too much. We set boundaries with screen time. Thought maybe even it was just normal teenage hormones / mood swings causing distance & aggressive isolation… turned out to be something far sinister and the most terrifying thing a parent can imagine.

My name is Ashley, I am 35 years old and a single mother of 3 children. We live currently in Rochester NY. For over a decade, I trusted our neighborhood. I believed it was safe for my children . Eddy is a brilliant, artistic, kind, "kindred spirit of the 90s" 15-year-old. Eddy is on the autism spectrum. After weeks of isolating and silence. I was not prepared for what came out in the final breaking of his silence.

That Sunday. He bravely shared that For weeks, following these predatory encounters, he lived in fear and secrecy stemming from dark manipulation, guilt trips and threats of physical violence instilled in him by these people.

As a mother, hearing that my child experienced trauma is devastating. Nothing can erase the impact, but I recognize as the sole provider and support for my children- Eddy is my middle son, I have 2 other children. I need to do everything possible to step up and maintain composure , so I can plan a safe and stable future moving forward. My only sound and logical solution is to uproot our stable life and relocate my children… taking them to a safe place where they can heal and regain stability. I have another child on the autism spectrum and structure and stability, routine is crucial to healthy and comfortable living for them.

As it sits. 4 weeks after Eddy broke his silence & These predators remain free. Their lives uninterrupted. We fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout their poorly conducted , bias investigation. Only to be faced with the harsh reality that my son has been failed., with no protection afforded to us. we are stuck in a constant state of fear. - less than 500 feet from individuals who have committed such disgusting acts towards my son. None of this has been taken seriously. Law enforcement's lackadaisical approach and concerning absence of urgency of any kind is appalling. Let alone it is setting a precedent going forward for children like Eddy, that even if you have the courage to come forward and share your truth, it is not going to be enough. Recently, Law enforcement told me they cannot move forward, the investigation is reaching a close. Declaring bc the “only evidence they have is Eddys testimony” (which has been nothing but consistent, detailed, and thorough from the beginning). Each time I interact with the detective responsible, I cant help but think this is a bad dream. Its truly blatant disregard to my sons brave testimony. The detective even unethically cited my son’s disability, & his “cognitive abilities” describing how that may have “confused the investigation”. He told me my sons recollection and description of the layout of the home and the details about the bathtub they put him in to take photos wasn't "lining up", he told me " their house does not even have a bathtub". I have sense filed extensive formal complaints with the Greece Police Department for the gross negligence and requested formal property records for the home next door to ensure the lies being used to discredit and invalidate my sons courage and use of his voice, HIS TRUTH, will undergo an internal investigation and accountability will be brought up on the entire department for failing my son. This, all, Further confirming, my only available option to provide safety and a support system that I've lacked all through my motherhood, is to relocate to the entire opposite side of the country. Where we will be near family who can help us rebuild our safety and stability.

I have always struggled to ask for help, but protecting my children and giving Eddy the chance to heal must outweigh my pride or fear of vulnerability. Alllll that to now add this, if you have made it this far. The financial burden of an unexpected cross-country move is overwhelming. For full disclosure and transparency, I will outline the Expenses I’m facing surrounding this move:

*While there is a possibility of partial reimbursement through victim assistance programs, those funds are not guaranteed approval and must be paid upfront.*

Any support, donations, sharing this campaign, or even continued blessings of kind thoughts and love mean the world. Your are bringing us one step closer to safety, stability, and healing.

This entire process has been about truth and accountability so I will never Be anything less than 100% honest as far as providing available details regarding expenses and willing to share proof if asked for.

If you’d like to gain a better understanding or more info on our background/ story -I’ve shared additional details in videos on my social media accounts. I hope they provide clarity and context for anyone who wants to follow our journey.

If you get anything else from this message , take away this. Now, more than ever, We need to stand together to protect our children. Take a look at the state of the world and the rapidly growing number of exposures of monsters all around us, targeting our children in plain sight. Walking free . We can’t live in fear.

I’m going to make this happen, one way or another.

I believe Eddy.

I believe children.

JUSTICE FOR EDDY!

Thank you for standing with us.

Ashley, Eddy, Skye, Oscar.