Sexual predators DO. NOT. CHANGE. Period. And being blackout drunk does not make you do things you wouldn't do sober; if anything, it reveals more of your true character. If this had been my daughter, he would not have lived long enough for the police to arrest him. But since I see from the original comments that this article is at least six months old, hopefully this scumbag is already behind bars and divorce proceedings are well under way.

He didn’t black out, people don’t do calculated s**t like this when they’re blackout drunk, they wouldn’t have the capacity. I’ve been blackout drunk before and there’s no way I’d be lucid enough to plan, set up my phone and hide it in the closet - I’d be falling over backwards, because drunk. OP’s mom sounds really cool asking the stepdad to leave and getting OP therapy/counselling. This is so messed up, I hope she’s able to get past this but this is majorly traumatic. He absolutely needs to be reported to the police.

She posted An extra comment: Hi everyone I have a few things. This was in the morning, way past a time when it would’ve been acceptable for him to still be drunk. And he had gone to bed, so I am considering it highly unlikely that he was blackout drunk. My mom is going through postpartum depression right now, so I think that’s why it was mentioned. My youngest brother is only a few months old. There is a thing about postpartum in males, but I still wouldn’t excuse this. Some of you mentioned that I might change in my closet because I was suspicious before (subconsciously or consciously), but unfortunately I wasn’t. I wish I was; maybe none of this wouldn’t have happened. Not sure about previous recordings, but my mom found out from him that he’s been watching 🌽 for a while and deleting his search history. My mom told me she caught him looking 🌽 before but he ‘stopped’ after. My mom contacted my maternal grandmother (her mom), so she will be coming over today to at least stay th

There is no way this was the first time he did this, nor was it done during a blackout. This disgusting POS didn't stagger into her room, he waited for her to take a shower. He knew where to place the phone - OP didn't say anything about him looking around to find the best spot to get the best view, he put the phone down and moved things blocking the view, while using other things to hide the phone. OP needs to go to the police. Chances are, he's been doing it for years and it's possible her friends were also victimized. OP should take step dad's advice and go to the police

What the hell? The guy must leave and never come back. This is sick and wrong and not justifiable by alcohol or blackouts

Does it matter, if he blacked out? who is to say he doesn't "black out" in a worse way in future? He needs to move out and possibly therapy/supervision

Call the police!!!!!!!

If that had happened to my daughter trust me the perv would be in icu and hopefully not surviving I’ve been divorced 13 yrs and stayed single my kids are not having a step father no way no how n this just proves I’m right to do so ! you poor girl I’m so so sorry u had to go thru this he has for sure done this before many many times and your mother while making out she’s on your side black out drunk does not enable a perv to do that no way in hell it’s premeditated totally I would call cps as I know the other kids are his but I would take no chances nd in this instance huge over reaction to be safe is very much needed he’s disgusting and a danger to you and the others call the cops and keep yourself and your siblings safe Blessed be x

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A predator is a predator ... Check his computer and any other devices for other files / recordings. Use the .av or .vid or any other type of file that points to videos. Also search for your name, initials, dob that may point to you. And or some sort of title such as " the closet", "wardrobes", " animals" ... Etc. This is serious as he has been in your life since 8 yrs old. But be prepared, you may be in for a horror show as to what could be discovered. Call the cops.

I hope she filed charges, instead of feeling bad for him for "having a blackout". He's a predator, and needs to be caged for it.

Giving back his phone immediately after discovering it was a mistake, i would have done a deep dive into it to look for previous recordings, internet history, if there are locked folders/photo albums and taken to someone to unlock it if necessary before returning it to him. 1,000,000% go to police about it

"Ho no! I blacked out and did something wrong! but you know what, instead of immediately sign up for AAA I'll just make YOU go to therapy, and take a bet on how much you won't dare go to the police"

Says a lot that she was already changing in her closet.