Dublin Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse | Columbus News

A 73-year-old man from Dublin, Wade Christofferson, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually exploiting and coercing two minors — a 10-year-old and a 7-year-old — over roughly a year, with abuse occurring both in Dublin and Utah. Investigators uncovered a hidden crawl space behind a child-sized door labeled “H POTTER,” containing a mattress, pillows, and childlike drawings, alongside a Harry Potter costume. Coded language in his communications and disturbing digital searches — including legal defenses and plans to flee — revealed his calculated efforts to evade justice. Arrested in Utah, he faces a potential life sentence with a minimum of 10 years, exposing the chilling tactics used to target and conceal abuse across state lines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a93eee1374c2a49