20 ai 22 23 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY ‘THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Phintif, v. ) No. 17-C-04723-2SEA ) EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, ) ). MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE ) CAUSE AND ORDER DIRECTING Defendant.) ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR, WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL ‘The plaintif having informed the court that iis filing herein an Information charging the defendant with the crime of Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Condit in the Second Degree, Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(1), (g), 9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(f, (@), now moves the court pursuant to CrR 2.2(a) for a determination of probable ‘cause and an order directing the issuance of a summons or warrant fbr the arrest of the defendant, and 1 fixing the bail of the defendant in the amount of $500,000.00, cash or approved surety bond; and no contact direct or indirect with other minors, or T.W, and 8.K. directing the issuance of a summons; and no contact direct or indirect with nor shall he have contact with any other minors ‘except in the presence of a responsible adult. The no contact order issued at the time of first appearance remains in effect until amaignment, In connection with this motion, the plintiff offers the folowing incorporated materials: ‘The Seattle Police Department certification or affidavit for determination of probable cause; the Seattle Police Department suspect identification data; and the prosecutor's. summary in support of order directing issuance of summons or order fixing bail and/or conditions of release. If the defendant is notin eastody, the plaintiff has altenipelt tqtebyitthostefeaant's MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND Naleng Repost sie Cotes ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR iiss ase? WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL ~ 1 (20 73187 FAX acey208-74759 20 2u 2 24 current address by scarching the District Court Information System database, the driver’s license and identicard database maintained by the Department of Licensing, and the database maintained by the Department of Corrections listing persons incarcerated and under supervision. DANIEL T, SATTERBERG, Prosecuting Attorney By: CHE | Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey FINDING OF AUSE AND ORDER FOR ARREST WARRANT PROBABLI ‘The court finds that probable cause exists to believe that the above-named defendant committed an offense or offenses charged in the information herein based upon the police agenoy certiication/affidavit of probable cause incorporated and pursuant to CrR 2.2(a), TT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court issue a summons or warrant of arrest for the above-named defendant; and IT 1S FURTHER ORDERED that @ the bail of the defendant be fixed in the amount of $500,000.00, ‘cash or approved surety bond; and no contact direct or indirect with other minors, or TW. and S.K. Da summons shall be issued; if the defendant is incarcerated on the investigation charge hercin the defendant shall be released from custody; and shall have no contact direct or indirect with nor shall he have contact with any other minors exeept in the presence ofa responsible adult. The no contact order issued at the time of first appearance remains in effect until arraignment, Gi Additional Conditions: TPIS PURTHER ORDERED that the defendant be advised of the amount of bail fixed by the court and/or conditions of his or her release, and of his or her right to request a bail reduction. Service ofthe warrant by telegraph or tektype is authorized. SIGNED this day of August, 2017. cava baton MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND Malengepiona asiee Cee ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR {il#hsvene Noah sotezA WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 2 (ats) 7 187 Fax 208-10954 15 16 9 20 2 22 23 24 Presented by: _CHzen Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey JUDGE Daniel T Saterterg, Proseatng tomy CRIMINAL DIVISION MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND Maleng Regional tie Center 401 AubAvenueNemthSale2A ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR ha wa'sgosnad WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 3 (206) 477-5157 FAX @205)208-9875,20 21 22 23 24 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY ‘THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) No, 17-C-04723-2 SEA ) 17-C-04724-1 SEA EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, )17-€-04725-9 SEA ‘THOMAS EDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES) LEE EMERY ) INFORMATION AND EACH OF THEM, ) Defendant. _) 1, Daniel T. Satterberg, Prosecuting Attomey for King County in the name and by the authority of the State of Washington, do accuse EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, AND THOMAS: EDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES LEE EMERY of the following crime[s}: Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, inor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, committed as follows: Count | Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree ‘That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and each of them in King County, Washington, between August 9, 2017 and August 19, 2017 did knowingly possess visual ot printed matter depicting a minor ‘engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or tunclothed pubie or rectal arcas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; and touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; Contrary to RCW 9,684.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(D, (g), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington. Count 2 Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduet in the Second Degree Daniel, Satterberg, Prosecuting Atiomey CRIMINAL DIVISION Maleg Repo Justice Caner INFORMATION - 1 401 ath Aven Noth Sue 2A Kent, WA 98032-4429 (Gee 4773957 BAX (06) 205.247520 a 2 23 24 "That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and each of them in King County, Washington, between August 9, 2017 and August 19, 2017, did knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; and touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer Contrary to RCW 9.684.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(), (g), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington, DANIEL T. SATTERBERG Prosecuting Attorney Oye Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney By: Danfet T, Satterberg, Prosceuting Attorney (CRIMINAL DIVISION Molen Repora se Cents INFORMATION - 2 401th Avene Noth, Sue 24 Kent, WA 98032-4029 (206) 477-5737 FAX 206) 205-749512 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CAUSE NO. 17-C-04723-2 SEA CAUSE NO. 17-C-04724-1 SEA CAUSE NO, 17-C-04725-9 SEA, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CASE SUMMARY AND REQUEST FOR BAIL AND/OR CONDITIONS OF RELEASE The State incorporates by reference the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause prepared Detective Conine of the Seattle Police Department for case number 2017-30524, Pursuant to CrR2.2(b)(2)(ii) and CrR2.2(b)(2)(iv), the State requests bail be set at $500,000, for each defendant based on the likelihood that the defendants will commit violent offenses in light of the extent of the depravity uncovered in recent days that defendants’ collectively have spent a lifetime accumulating. ‘The investigation revealed that each of the defendants has a sexual interest in minor children and have shared the majority of their lives sexually abusing children to ‘whom they had access and exploiting children depicted in child pornography. Each of the defendants is charged with possession of sexually exploitive images of minor children. The residence in which they have resided for the over 50 years is in a neighborhood riddled with children, ‘The defendants? home was littered from floor to ceiling with child exploitation images, children’s clothing articles, toys, and movies. ‘To be clear, the defendants have no biological children nor have children resided with the defendants. ‘As noted in the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause, CHARLES EMERY maintained an extensive “collection” of materials related fo the sexual assault and murder of |, female children, EDWIN and THOMAS EMERY referred to CHARLES EMERY’S manifestos detailing child rape and homicide and his extensive collection of items related thereto as Prosecuting Attomey Case Dane, Satererg, rsscning Atomey Summary and Request for Bail CRIMINAL DIVISION and/or Conditions of Release Male Region Sates Center 401 Ath Avene Neth, Site 2A Kent, Wa 98052-4425 (205) 477.3759 FAX 206) 205-147520 a 22 23 24 Charles’ hobby.” EDWIN EMERY confessed to be the sole computer user and admitted his use of the computer was to seek out child exploitation materials that he shared with THOMAS and CHARLES EMERY. tthe time of filing, law enforcement is actively executing search warrants and interviewing, ‘witnesses to determine the extent of the defendants’ child sexual exploitation crimes as well as ‘evidence of homicide. ‘The defendants have no known conviction history, but are charged with collecting images depicting the misery of sexually abused children to satiate their deeply rooted deviant interests, ‘The defendants pose and undeniable threat to community: safety, most specifically minor children. $500,000 bail provides some measure of accountability and endeavors to ensure the defendants appearance at future hearings to address the charges. “The State requests that the court prohibit the defendants from having contact with minor children without exception. ‘The State further requests that the court order the defendants not to use the internet as EDWIN EMERY repeatedly confessed to seeking out child exploitation materials, with his computer and sharing the images with his brothers THOMAS AND CHARLES, Signed and dated by me this 21st day of August, 2017. Coge— Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey Prosecuting Attomey Case Danie T.Sateberg, Prsscuing Atm 7 al (CRIMINAL DIVISION Summary and Request for Bail Se a and/or Conditions of Release - 2 D1 ath Averae New, Suite 24 ent, Wa 98032-1025. (G6) 71-3757 FAX (205) 205.7475CAUSE NO. Ge om penemcoRREEE———— | (@p Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 20172293375 i XD beaten OF PROBABLE CAUSE jper cea \ ‘That Danial Conine #6753 is a Detective with the Seattle Police Department and has reviewed the investigation conducted in Seattle Police Department Case Number 2017-293375; | ‘There is probable cause to believe that Edwin Harold Emery W/M/ 11-17-38 committed the crime(s) of RCW 9.684.070 Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, 2% Degree, within the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington. ‘This belief is predicated on the following facts and circumstances: ‘The following information was provided by Seattle Police Detective Conine #6753. On August 16, 2017, I contacted King County Superior Court Honorable Judge Helen Halpert and obtained a legally valid search warrant to examine the contents of several boxes and bags of materials provided via consent from T.W., niece to CHARLES EMERY (DOB 10/15/34), EDWIN EMERY (DOB 11/17/38), and THOMAS EMERY (DOB 07/14/37). T.W. contacted law enforcement on August 9, 2017, reporting suspicious circumstances involving possible child sexual abuse and asked for patrol to respond (o 141 NE 59th Street, Seattle, (hereafter SUBJECT PREMISES) where her three uncles (hereafter EMERY BROTHERS) have resided together since 1962 - over fifty years. During the course of interviewing T.W. both historically (described in further detail below,) and as purt of this on-going investigation, SPD Officers Duss, Ross, and Detective Conine learned the following information, ‘The EMERY BROTHERS have resided together for the majority of their lives and have never married or had biological children. CHARLES and EDWIN EMERY historically scxually abused T.W. as a child. ‘T.W. reported that all three EMERY BROTHERS sexually abused her mother, E.V. growing up to the extent that E.V. was removed from the family home for protection and resided in foster care. CHARLES EMERY worked as a janitor for Seattle Children’s Hospital from approximately 1970's through 1990's. August 9, 2017, T.W. contacted SPD officers when she discovered boxes of obscene material pomographic images of underage girls, young girls clothing/shoes, magazine clippings ig and murdered young girls, and handwritten notes detailing the kidnapping, torturing, | raping and murdering of young girls during the process of cleaning out the garage area of the SUBJECT PREMISES, T.W. explained that she has legal guardianship over CHARLES EMERY, who currently resides in a senior residential home for dementia, ‘T.W. reported spending the past few months attempting to clean up and sort CHARLES EMERY’s possessions, which have been stored in various locations to include his elderly deceased brother's residence, ‘T.W. is responsible for the EMERY family because she is the closest healthy living relative. ‘T.W. reported that prior to realizing the seriousness or extent of the investigation, she burned some of the materials and threw other materials away prior to calling the police. ‘T.W. described those materials as sexually explicit pornography and child’s clothing, shoes, and toys. ‘On August 9, 2017, T.W. compiled several large trash bags filled with the above-described items from the SUBJECT RESIDENCE and provided the items to SPD Officers Duss and Ross, Foe 340 08 pace_1_oF 7Form 9406 $08 page_2_ oF seal TREE © Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 SD ceenerwenr OF PROBABLE CAUSE jour cee — Although Officers’ Duss and Ross reviewed the items with T.W. THOMAS AND EDWIN EMERY met with Officers’ Dunn and Ross and reported everything in the garage was “Charles’ hobby.” Both THOMAS AND EDWIN denied entering the garage for “years.” In light of the illegal contraband depicting child sexual assault and her desire to provide evidence to law enforcement, T.W. signed a SPD consent to seize form in her capacity as guardian for CHARLES EMERY. Officers Duss and Ross assisted T.W, with removal of additional items fiom the garage containing child sexual abuse material and items related to the sexual and physical abuse of minor children. Officers’ Dunn and Ross transported the items to a secure location inside of SPD evidence. On August 16, 2017, following the obtainment of a search warrant to examine the contents of materials provided by T.W. as described above, I examined the contents and describe them as follows: Hundreds of pictures printed out and copied pictures of both unmodified and modified morphed images of minor female children both clothed and nude and engaged in sexually explicit conduct ‘and lascivious display for which a description of two images is further described below dozens ‘of pairs of children’s shoes most of which are penny loafer style shoes with pennies inserted in the front of the shoes; several pairs of minor femae children style underwear containing stains and indicia of use; children’s socks; dozens of books and articles related to child homicide, child ‘sexual assault, and missing and murdered female child victims to include both local and national ceases; dozens of images of minor female children apparently taken from advertisements placed in magazines and newspapers on which some contain hand written notes concerning the sexual abuse and murder of the depicted child and/or other children; dozens of papers and scraps of papers containing hand written notes detailing ritualistic and satanic sacrifices of minor female children, the sexual abuse of minor female children, the grooming and supplying of minor female children’ with vodka placed inside of soda pop to facilitate abuse and the repeated detailed description of how the minor female children would wear penny loafer shoes prior to the abuse ‘and murder occurring; numerous books and video tapes related to satanic rituals; numerous books and photographs documenting child homicides in graphic detail; aimplane size vodka bottles were located inside penny loafer shoes stored inside child socks including a vodka bottle with the initials of S.K (great-niece of the EMERY BROTHERS) with an inseziption “{S.K.]'s first half ounce of liquor came from this bottles" a sexual device with both unopened and seemingly used condoms, and several yet unviewed rolls of microfiche film. I will desoribe two images of child depictions recovered from the materials provided by T.W. as follows: ‘A printed color image on white paper that is approximately 6 ¥ inches by 8 % inches. The image depicts a pre-pubescent female child, approximately 8 to 10 years-old, standing in front of a multi-colored background. The child is completely nude, with only pink and orange hairpins holding up her braided hair. The child’s age is based upon the lack of breast development, lack. ‘of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature. The child has heavy makeup applied to her face. The child is facing the camera and she is holding a grey corded drill in her hands ‘The child’s nipples and the mons pubis of her vagina is visible. The image is designed to look like the cover of a magazine, and the word “Builders” is headlined at the top of the photo. The following statements are also placed in the photo, “This one contains 20 collections 2000 photos 100 pies in each set video bonus,” “Put yourself in the hands of these absolutely astonishing and| | ©, am prensa (Gy Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-298: DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE {eT gifted builders,” (SIC) “These tireless workers will build a castle full of joy for you,” “None will stay calm,” and “Each picture deserves a thousand words.” A printed color image on a standard sheet of white paper. The page is a printout of a website and the page is titled “Vestal Girls TGP” and “Page 1 of 5.” The bottom of the page is marked with “http:iivestalgils.com” and “11/17/2008.” The page contains # collage of 32 different smaller photographs, in various sizes. A few of the images depict persons with clothing, while most depict some degree of pornography. Both males and females are depicted, along with both adults and children, Several of the photographs depict nude pubescent or prepubescent children, and somte of the images depict sexual activity. For clarification, the second image from the top left ‘across, depicts a female child, approximately 8 to 10 years old, The child is completely nude and is partially laying down, The child’s age is based upon her lack of breast development, lack of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature, The child's right hand is resting on her stomach and she is leaning on her left elbow, which is resting on the ground. The child’s nipples are visible and the child is spreading her legs apart exposing her vaginal labia to the camera. On 08-17-17 I conducted a search for the website “vestalgirls.com” and found that the website was no longer operating and that the domain had expired, | believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 9.68A. Of note, in 2013 EDWIN EMERY wes investigated but not prosecuted for possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in violation of RCW 9.684.070. Specifically, on 1/22/13, SPD contacted Office Depot employees, who reported EDWIN EMERY brought his black Xion custom build desktop computer tower with a Seagate 320 GB HID for service and repair. Employees conducted a diagnostic check on the computer only to discover images suspected to be of female child pomography. SPD obiained consent to review the computer ftom EDWIN EMERY. Forensic examination yielded approximately twenty images depicting child erotica, mudist colony activity, and several lascivious display images. During the course of the 2013 investigation, I met with and interviewed EDWIN EMERY and the EMERY BROTHERS at the SUBJECT PREMISES. The following information was obtained during those interviews. EDWIN EMERY admitted he owned the computer taken to Office Depot for service and that no one else used it, EDWIN EMERY admitted that there could be child pornography on his computer. During a lengthy recorded interview with EDWIN EMERY at the SUBJECT PREMISES on January 25, 2013, EDWIN EMERY admitted to sexual abuse of his sister E.V. and B.V.’s daughter T.W. Then age 73, EDWIN EMERY discussed his sexual attraction to “sub-teenage” girls, his use of the computer and the internet to view and save pornographic and erotica images of adults and children and that printed images are his preference fo use when masturbating, but reported sinee throwing the printed images away. Notably, EDWIN EMERY disclosed viewing the pornographic material in the living room area in view of his brothers THOMAS and CHARLES, who sometimes look at the pictures, EDWIN EMERY reported that he is the only one that accesses the computers and uses the internet, During the 2013 interview of EDWIN EMERY, hte disclosed that he sexually abused T.W. when she was “8 to 10” years old and he was about “25 to 26, or maybe older” when the contact happened, Notably, EDWIN EMERY is thirty years older than T.W. Specifically, EDWIN Fom340e $09 pase_ 3 oF 7Gy st PERT © Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 SD iteseruent OF PROBABLE CAUSE [sae EMERY admitted T.W. would sit on his lap and he would wrap his arms around her, hold her hetween the legs, and “tickle her crotch.” Edwin stated that this happened three to four times ‘over a few days in B.V.’s residence. EDWIN EMERY denied sexually abusing S.K., indicating “} made sure I didn’t do anything that way” because when S.X. was in grade school there was a big awareness in the media “oriented toward child abuse” and in the schools there were “programs oriented toward sexual abuse” and as such he believed S.K. would be too aware of any contact that he had with her. Notably, EDWIN EMERY admitted that he and THOMAS EMERY attempted to take pictures of kids in public before, but find that when they ask for permission from the parents to take the picture they are often told no. | During the 2013 investigation, I also met with and interviewed T.W. and S.K. The following information was obtained during those interviews and a subsequent interview on August 17, 2017. T.W. confirmed that she was aware and remembered the molestation done to her by EDWIN EMERY and CHARLES EMERY. T.W. shared details of molestation between her mother E.¥. and her brothers EDWIN and CHARLES EMERY. Specifically, T.W. disclosed that from when she was a toddler until approximately 10 years old, EDWIN EMERY repeatedly molested her as she would sit on his lap, and repeatedly touched her vagina and breast area. TW. disclosed that CHARLES EMERY perpetrated the following acts of sexual assault upon her: he dressed her up in socks and shoes that were like the ones that she found at the home on ‘August 9, 2017. CHARLES EMERY “played” with her feet and rubbed her feet on his genitals. ‘TW. disclosed CHARLES EMERY used to give her alcohol prior to his sexual assaults and that many of the details of his offenses against her are not clear due to intoxication. On multiple occasions CHARLES EMERY digitally penetrated T.W.'s vagina and on multiple occasions he took pornographic images of her to include at least one close-up photograph of her vagina in which he told her he wanted a picture because he didn't know what a vagina looked like. CHARLES EMERY took “candid style pornographic images” of her on numerous occasions to include occasions when she would exit the bathroom in a towel and he would remove the towel and take pictures of her nude body. .W. disclosed that there was at least one occasion where S.K. went to Hawaii with CHARLES EMERY, but sinee T.W.s mother E.V. was present, T.W. | thought it was safe for S.K. to go. | Additionally, T.W. disclosed CHARLES EMERY took pictures of her as a child when she was in swimsuits and partially clothed. ,W. stated that Charles regularly takes people to Hawaii and that it was during a similar trip that he photographed her. T.W. reported CHARLES EMERY ‘was employed as a janitor at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the 1970"s, during the period of time in which he sexually abused her as a child. ‘On August 17, 2017, | interviewed T.W. briefly. T.W, reported up to that time, nothing has been pulled out of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and that she has not searched the property in CHARLES EMERY’S room. T.W. reported on the date that she called the police, THOMAS EMBRY was very concerned about what was being looked at by the police and stated that he was going to call 1-800-junk to clean things out, T.W. stated that she was at the SUBJECT PROPERTY yesterday and that it didn’t look fike things had changed end did not observe dumpsters or other signs of cleaning activity ‘On August 18, 2017, I met with King County Superior Court Judge Sean P, O*Donnell and after being swom in, I obtained search warrants for the residence of the SUBJECT PREMISES (141 Fom940e 588 pace_ 4 oF 7S £ Pouce. CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE Parra NE 59th Street, Seattle), and for a DNA sample of Charles Emery. On August 18, 2017, members of the ICAC task foree served the search warrant on the SUBJECT PREMISES. At the time the search warrant was served, the residence was unoccupied, ICAC task foree members searched the home for over thirty hours. The SUBJECT PREMISES can only be described as substantial hoarder home, It was difficult to walk through the SUBJECT PREMISES, as every square inch was covered with items to include garbage. Law enforcement recovered printed images of child sexual exploitation throughout the house. Specifically, multiple printed images of juvenile females were recovered from THOMAS EMERY’s bedroom. I will deseribe two as follows. The first described image is approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide, The color image depicts a white female child, approximately 8 to 10 years old, The child has a red and white bow in her hair and is wearing pink underwear, The child is lifting up her legs with her arms, wi both covers her chest and exposes her vaginal area. Though the child is wearing underwear, the underwear is pulled tight and back, exposing the child’s labia to the view of the camera, The second described image is approximately 3 % inchés tall and two inches wide. The color image depicts a white female child, approximately 8 to 10 years old. The child has a blue bow in her hair end is wearing a white tank top t-shirt with a flower print, and blue underwear. ‘The child is sitting on the ground and is posed provocatively with her legs spread apart. Though the child is ‘wearing underwear, the underwear is pulled tight and back, exposing the child’s labia to the view of the camera, I believe these images’ constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 968A. ‘At approximately 1815 hours, THOMAS AND EDWIN EMERY retumed to their house and were contacted by law enforcement. Both agreed to talk with detective about the nature of the search warrant being conducted. Though they were not under arrest, out of an abundance of caution, both were advised of their constitutional rights before being questioned. “Throughout their interactions to include the pre-booking process, both EMERY BROTHER’s remained nonchalant and relatively unconcerned about the serious nature of the investigation, 1 conducted an interview of EDWIN EMERY and he remember my prior contuet with him in 2013 for possessing images of child pornography. EDWIN EMERY stated that he has purchased Several computers since that time and that his primary use of the computer is for searching out images of females that he has a sexual attraction to. EDWIN EMERY confirmed that he is sexually attracted to females who are at the beginning of puberty, and usually around the age of 12, EDWIN EMERY admitted that he uses the internet to look for pornographic images of petsons under the age of 16, and that he uses his home printer to print physical copies of these images. EDWIN EMERY stated that he has given several of these pictures t0 his brother ‘THOMAS EDWIN, at THOMAS’ request. EDWIN EMERY stated that he is the only one who uses the computer and that any printed image would have come from him, EDWIN EMERY stated that the computer in the house is one of the ones that he used to look for and print images of child pornography. ‘THOMAS EMERY was interviewed by Detective Misiorek who provided the following statement concerning the interview, “During the interview, THOMAS EMERY denied having Foms408 998 PAGES OF 7 | |© SEATTLE nT Pouce. CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE haar ce any sexual interest in children, or anybody for that matter. I asked him why we found hundreds of cut out images of children from catalogs and magazines, books abont photographing children, 1a photography book of children posing in various stages of undress, and child pornography. THOMAS'EMERY replied that he may have considered it art or kept it out of curiosity but that fhe wasn't aroused by any of it. I confronted THOMAS EMERY with information that his brother EDWIN EMERY regularly provided him with computer print outs of child pornography. THOMAS EMERY said that may have happened but that EDWIN EMERY must have misunderstood what he asked for; that he asks him to print information about model houses.” Law enforcement recovered additional items of child clothing, shoes, toys, books, and movies throughout the house. Of note, law enforcement discovered a pink child's hat partially buried next to a burned handwritten letter hidden (similar to those letters discovered in prior searches in whieh the sexual abuse and homicide of female children was contained) in a dirt crawl space at the SUBJECT PREMISES. Both THOMAS and EDWIN EMERY denied knowledge of child homicide, but would reply to law enforcement questions on the topic that it was “possible” if everything the officers was saying was true. During an on-scene forensic preview of the desktop computer, recovered from inside the main floor of the residence, numerous files of child sexual exploitation were recovered. This is the computer that EDWIN EMERY stated he had purchased since my seizure of his electronic devices in the previous investigation, I described two of these images as follows: The file image titled “12years_old_gir!_fucked3.png_480_480_0_64000_0_1_O[1}.png” is a color image file that appears to have been created from a paused moment of a video, The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 11 to 13 years old, lying on what appears to be a black couch. The child is wearing a light blue or grey shirt, which is covering her chest, though no obvious breast development is visible. The child is depicted nude from waist down, and is visible from her stomach to the middle of her thighs. The child’s legs are spread open exposing her vagina to the camera. Also depicted in the image is the erect penis of a white male, which is being inserted into the child's vagina. The child’s age estimate is based upon light pubic hair development, small or undeveloped breast development, and overall physical stature. The file image titled “cute-innocent-litle-teen-pussys(1].jp2” is a color image file. The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 12 to 14 yeats old, lying on what appears to be a white blanket on brown carpet. The child is depicted completely nude and is lying on her back with her hands holding her feet up in the air. The child’s nipples are visible in the image. ‘The child’s legs are spread open, exposing her elevated vagina and anus toward the camera. The child is licking her upper lip with her tongue, ‘The focus of the image is on the child’s genitals. The child’s age estimate is based upon lack of pubic hair development, light breast development, and overall physical stature. I believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 9.684. EDWIN AND THOMAS EDWIN were transported to the SPD North Precinct and subsequently booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Sexual Exploitation of « Child. At the time Form 360€ 508 PACe_6 OF6G: Cc Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-29337 cea OF PROBABLE CAUSE ar rae | i of filing, additional properties are being searched for the presence of child exploitation materials and evidence of kidnapping, abuse, and child homicide, Witness interviews are on-going, Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, I certify that the foregoing is true and comect to best of my knowledge and belief. 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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE: NON-VUCSA fe Fm EACH ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE AND THAT THE SUSPECT COMMITTED THE OFFENSE, BATE DELON) | |20 24 2 23 24 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Phintife v. ) No, 17-C-04724-1 SEA ) ‘THOMAS EDWIN EMERY, ) ) MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND ORDER DIRECTING Defendant) ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL The plaintiff, having informed the court that i is filing herein an Information charging the defendant with the crime of Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(D, (2, 9.68A.070(2), 9,68A.011(4X0, (g), now moves the court pursuant to CrR 2,2(a) for a determination of probable cause and an order directing the issuance of a summons or warrant for the arrest of the defendant, and (fixing the bail of the deitndant in the amount of $500,000.00, cash or approved surety bond; and no contaet direct or indirect with other minors, or T.W. and S.K, C directing the issuance ofa summons; and no contact direct or indirect with nor shall he have contact with any other minors except in the presence of a responsible adult. ‘The no contact order issued at the time of first appeanince remains in effect until arraignmen In connection with this motion, the plant? offers the following incorporated materials: ‘The Scattle Police Department certifeation or affidavit for determination of probable cause; the Seattle Polige Department suspect identification data; and the prosecutor's summary in support of order directing. issuance of summons or order fixing bail and/or conditions of release. Ifthe defendant is nat in custody, the phintf has attenieted! nsasoetainthouefondant's SINALDIVISION MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND. Maleng Regional Asie Cont aula AOL tthAseoe Nor, Sate? ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR ae WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - (206) 477-3957 FAX 206)205-1615,7 18 19 20 2 2B 24 current address by searching the District Court Information System database, the driver's license and identicard database maintained by the Department of Licensing, and the database maintained by the Department of Corrections fisting persons incarcerated and under supervision, DANIEL T. SATTERBERG, Proscouting Attomey By: _Ctye- | Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey INDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND ORDER FOR ARREST WARRANT ‘The court finds that probable cause exists to believe that the above-named defendant ‘commited an olfense or offenses charged in the information herein based upon the police agency Ceititication/affidavit of probable cause incorporated and pursuant to CrR 2.2(@). IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court issue a summons or warrant of arrest for the above-named defendant; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the bail of the defendant be fixed in the amount of $500,000.00, cash or approved surety bond; and no contact direct or indirect with other minors, or T.W. and S.K. Clasummons shall be issued; if the defendant is incarcerated on the investigation charge herein the defendant shall be released from custody; and shall have no contact direet or indirect with nor shall he have contact with any other minors except in the presence ofa responsible adult, ‘The no contact order issued at the time of first appearance remains in effect until arraignment, Additional Conditions: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant be advised of the amount of bail fied by the court and/or conditions of his or her release, and of his or her right to request a bail reduction. Servive of the warrant by telegraph or tektype 's authorized. DanlelT Sutertery, Prosecuting Atomey SIGNED this day of August, 2017. Canina DION MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND along Repoal tier Center ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR 2,,iynisuosnamSute24 WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 2 (206) 477-3951 FAX (205)205-7875,18 19 20 au 22 23 24 Presented by: Cie Cecelia ¥. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey JUDGE, Daniel Sattrterg Proseuing Atonsy CRIMINAL DIVISON MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND. ‘along Reson hetiee Center ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR iityAvsmeNgy sete? WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 3 (206) 177-3957 FAX 200y208-1875,20 21 22, 2B 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Plaintiff, v. ) No, 17-C-04723-2 SEA ) 17-C-04724-1 SEA EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, ) 17-C-04725-9 SEA ‘THOMAS EDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES ) LEE EMERY ) INFORMATION AND EACH OF THEM, ) Defendant. _) 1, Daniel , Satterberg, Prosecuting Atiomey for King County in the name and by the ‘authority of the State of Washington, do accuse EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES LEE EMERY of the following crime[s]: Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, committed as follows: Count | Possession of Depietions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree ‘That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and cach of them in King County, Washington, between August 9, 2017 and August 19, 2017 , did knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; and touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; Contrary to RCW 9.68A.070(2), 9,68A.0111(4)(D, (g), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington. Count 2 Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree Daniel T, Sattorherg, Prosecuting Atiomey CRIMINAL DIVISION lene Repl asi Comer INFORMATION - I 401th Avene Nort Suite 28 Kent, wa 960524829 (006) 77-3957 FAX (206) 208.7075,10 ul 20 21 2 23 24 “That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and each of them in King County, Washington, between August 9, 2017 and August 19, 2017 , did knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or tnelothed pubie or rectal areas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; and touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; Contrary to RCW 9.68A.070(2), 9.68.01 1(4)(f, (g), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington, DANIEL T. SATTERBERG Prosecuting Attomey Coe __ By: Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Daniel T, Satterberg, Prosecuting Attomey CRIMINAL DIVISION Malan Regional Justice Comer INFORMATION - 2 {OL ath Avenue Nor Suite 2A ent, WA 98082-4029 (G06) 97-3157 PAX (206) 205-747513 4 15 22 23 24 CAUSE NO, 17-C-04723-2 SEA CAUSE NO, 17-C-04724-1 SEA CAUSE NO, 17-C-04725-9 SEA PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CASE SUMMARY AND REQUEST FOR BAIL AND/OR CONDITIONS OF RELEASE. The State incorporates by reference the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause prepared by Detective Danial Conine of the Seattle Police Department for ease number 2017- 305294 ), the State requests bail be set at $500,000, for Pursuant to CrR2,2(by(2)(i) and CFR2.2(6)(2) ‘each defendant based on the likelihood that the defendants will commit violent offenses in light of the extent of the depravity uncovered in recent days that defendants’ collectively have spent a lifetime accumulating. ‘The investigation revealed that exch of the defendants has a sexual interest in minor children and have shared the majority of their lives sexually abusing children to whom they had access and exploiting children depicted in child pornography. Each of the defendants is charged with possession of sexually exploitive images of minor children, ‘The residence in which they have resided for the over 50 years is in a neighborhood riddled with children, ‘The defendants’ home was littered from floor to ceiling with child exploitation images, children’s clothing articles, toys, and movies, To be clear, the defendants have no biological children nor have children resided with the defendants. the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause, CHARLES EMERY As noted maintained an extensive “collection” of materials related to the sexual assault and murder of female children. EDWIN and THOMAS EMERY referred to CHARLES EMERY’S manifestos, Prosecuting Attorney Case ‘Daniel. Sutterberg, Prosecuting Attorney aes i Cain Divisio Summary and Request for Bail ae ae and/or Conditions of Release = 1 401 ath Aven North, Suse 24 ‘Kone Wa 9m2-129 (G06) 477-3957 FAX (06) 205-209520 2 2 23 24 detailing child rape and homicide and his extensive collection of items related thereto as “Charles? hobby.” EDWIN EMERY confessed to be the sole computer user and admitted his use of the computer was to seek out child exploitation materials that he shared with THOMAS and CHARLES EMERY. At the time of filing, law enforcement is actively executing search warrants and interviewing witnesses to determine the extent of the defendants’ child sexual exploitation crimes as well as evidence of homicide. ‘The defendants have no known conviction history, but are charged with collecting images depicting the misery of sexually abused children to satiate their deeply rooted deviant interests, The defendants pose and undeniable threat to community safety, most, specifically minor children, $500,000 bail provides some measure of accountability and ‘endeavors to ensure the defendants appearance at future hearings to address the charges. ‘The State requests that the court prohibit the defendants from having contact with minor children without exception, ‘The State further requests that the court order the defendants not to use the internet as EDWIN EMERY repeatedly confessed to seeking out child exploitation materials, with his computer and sharing the images with his brothers THOMAS AND CHARLES. Signed and dated by me this 21st day of August, 2017. ogee _ Cocelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey Prosecuting Attorney Case Danie, Stterberg, Prseeuting Atorey Summary and Request for Bail CRIMINAL DIVISION | ‘Maleng Regina toe Conte and/or Conditions of Release = 2 401 ay Avo Nth, Sule 2A ent, Wa 98032-4125, (206) 477-3757 FAX 06) 205-7475CAUSE NO. seat ener Pouce. CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-29375, Pe animent OF PROBABLE CAUSE | That Danial Conine #6753 is a Detective with the Seattle Police Department and has reviewed the investigation conducted in Seattle Police Department Case Number 2017-29375; ‘There is probable cause to believe that Thomas Daniel Emery W/M/ 07-14-37 committed the crime(s) of RCW 9.684.070 Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually exp! conduct, 2" Degree, within the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington. This belief is predicated on the following facts and circumstances: ‘The following information was provided by Seattle Police Detective Conine #6753. On August 16, 2017, | contacted King County Superior Court Honorable Judge Helen Halpert and oblained a legally valid search warrant to examine the contents of several boxes and bags of materials provided via consent from T.W., niece to CHARLES EMERY (DOB 10/15/34), EDWIN EMERY (DOB 11/17/38), and THOMAS EMERY (OB 07/14/37). TW. contacted law enforcement on August 9, 2017, reporting suspicious circumstances involving possible child sexual abuse and asked for patrol to respond to 141 NB 59th Street, Seattle, (hereafter SUBJECT PREMISES) where her three uncles (hereafter EMERY BROTHERS) have resided together since 1962 - over fifty years, During the course of interviewing T.W. both historically (deseribed in further detail below,) and as part of this on-going investigation, SPD Officers Duss, Ross, and Detective Conine leamed the following information, ‘The EMERY BROTHERS have resided together for the majority of their lives and have never married or had biological children. CHARLES and EDWIN EMERY historically sexually abused T.W. as a child. ‘T.W. reported that all three EMERY BROTHERS sexually abused her mother, B.V. growing up to the extent that E,V. was removed from the family home for protection and resided in foster care. CHARLES EMERY worked as a janitor for Seattle Children’s Hospital fom approximately 1970's through 1990's. August 9, 2017, T.W. contacted SPD officers when she discovered boxes of obscene material including pornographic images of underage gitls, young girls clothing/shoos, magazine clippings of missing and murdered young girls, and handwritten notes detailing the kidnapping, torturing, raping and murdering of young girls during the process of cleaning out the garage area of the SUBJECT PREMISES. T.W. explained that she has legal guardianship over CHARLES EMERY, who currently resides in a senior residential home for dementia. T.W. reported spending the past few months attempting to clean up and sort CHARLES EMERY’s possessions, which have been stored in various locations to include his eldesly deceased brother's residence. ‘TW. is responsible for the EMERY family because she is the closest healthy living relative, | T.W. reported that prior to realizing the seriousness or extent of the investigation, she burned some of the materials and threw other materials away prior to calling the police, T.W. described | those materials as sexually explicit pomography and child’s clothing, shoes, and toys. On August 9, 2017, T.W. compiled several large trash bags filled with the above-described items, from the SUBJECT RESIDENCE and provided the items to SPD Officers Duss and Ross. Fom940 108 pacc_1_ oF 7S st aT POLICE CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION "3017-293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE err Although Officers’ Duss and Ross reviewed the items with T.W. THOMAS AND EDWIN. EMERY met with Officers” Dunn and Ross and reported everything in the garage was “Charles’ hobby.” Both THOMAS AND EDWIN denied entering the garage for “years.” in light of the illegal contraband depicting child sexual assault and her desire to provide evidence to law enforcement, T.W. signed a SPD consent to seize form in her capacity as guardian for CHARLES EMERY. Officers Duss and Ross assisted ‘T.W. with removal of additional items from the garage containing child sexual abuse material and items related to the sexual and physical abuse of minor children. Officers’ Dunn and Ross transported the items to a secure location inside of SPD evidence, On August 16, 2017, following the obtainment of a search warrant to examine the contents of materials provided by T.W. as described above, | examined the contents and describe them as follows: Hundreds of pictures printed out and copied pictures of both unmodified and modified morphed images of minor female children both clothed and nude and engaged in sexually explicit conduct and lascivious display for which a description of two images is further described below; dozens of paits of children’s shoes most of which are penny loafer style shoes with pennies inserted in the front of the shoes; several pairs of minor female children style underwear containing stains and indicia of use; children’s socks; dozens of books and articles related to child homicide, child sexual assault, and missing and murdered female child victims to include both local and national ceases; dozens of images of minor female children apparently taken from advertisements placed in magazines and newspapers on which some contain hand written notes concerning the sexual abuse and murder of the depicted child and/or other children; dozens of papers and scraps of papers containing hand written notes detailing ritualistic and satanic sacrifices of minor female children, the sexual abuse of minor female children, the grooming and supplying of minor female children’ with vodka placed inside of soda pop to facilitate abuse and the repeated detailed description of how the minor female children would wear penny loafer shoes prior to the abuse ‘and murder occurring; numerous books and video tapes related to satanic rituals; numerous books and photographs documenting child homicides in graphic detail; aixplane size vodka bottles were located inside penny loafer shoes stored inside child sooks including a vodka bottle with the initials of 8.K (great-niece of the EMERY BROTHERS) with an inscription “[S.K.]'s first half’ ounce of liquor came from this bottle;” a sexual deviee with both unopened and seemingly used condoms, and several yet unviewed rolls of microfiche film, 1 will describe two images of child depictions recovered from the materials provided by T.W. as follows: A printed color image on white paper that is approximately 6 % inches by 8 ¥2 inches, The image depicts a pre-pubescent female child, approximately 8 to 10 years-old, standing in front of a multi-colored background. The child is completely nude, with only pink and orange hairpins holding up her braided hair. The child’s age is based upon the lack of breast development, lack of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature. The child has heavy makeup applied to her face, The child is facing the camera and she is holding a grey corded drill in ber hands. ‘The child's nipples and the mons pubis of her vagina is visible. ‘The image is designed to look like the cover of a magazine, and the word “Builders” is headlined at the top of the photo. The following statements are also placed in the photo, “This one contains 20 collections 2000 photos 100 pics in each set video bonus,” “Put yourself in the hands of these absolutely astonishing and Fern 3406 58 PAce_2_ oFSEATTLE procera ————— © POLICE CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE ne rE gifted builders,” (SIC) “These tireless workers will build a castle full of joy for you,” “None will stay calm,” and “Each picture deserves a thousand words.” A printed color image on a standard sheet of white paper. The page is a printout of a website and the page is titled “Vestal Girls TGP” and “Page 1 of 5.” The bottom of the page is marked “hupy/vestalgirls.com” and “11/17/2008.” The pagé contains a college of 32 different smaller photographs, in various sizes. A few of the images depict persons with clothing, while most depict some degree of pornography. Both males and females are depicted, along with both adults and children, Several of the photographs depict nude pubescent or prepubescent children, and some of the images depict sexual activity. For clarification, the second image from the top left actoss, depicts a female child, approximately 8 to 10 years old, The child is completely nude and is partially laying down. The child's age is based upon her lack of breast development, lack of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature, The child’s right hand is resting on her stomach and she is leaning on her left elbow, which is resting on the ground. The child’s nipples are visible and the child is spreading her legs apart exposing her vaginal labia to the camera. On 08-17-17 1 conducted a search for the website ‘vestalgitls.com” and found that the website was no longer operating and that the domain had expired. 1 believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 968A. | Of note, in 2013 EDWIN EMERY was investigated but not prosecuted for possession of | depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in violation of RCW 9.684.070. Specifically, on 1/22/13, SPD contacted Office Depot employces, who reported EDWIN EMERY brought his black Xion custom build desktop computer tower with a Seagate 320 GR | HDD for service and repair. Employees conducted a diagnostic check on the computer only to discover images suspected to be of female child pornography. SPD obtained consent to review the computer from EDWIN EMERY. Forensic examination yielded approximately twenty images depicting child erotica, nudist colony activity, and several lascivious display images. | During the course of the 2013 investigation, T met with and interviewed EDWIN EMERY and the EMERY BROTHERS at the SUBJECT PREMISES. The following information was obtained duting those interviews. EDWIN EMERY admitted he owned the computer taken to Office Depot for service and that no one else used it. EDWIN EMERY admitted that there could he child pornography on his computer. During a lengthy recorded interview with EDWIN EMERY at the SUBJECT PREMISES on January 25, 2013, EDWIN EMERY admitted to sexual abuse of his sister E.V. and E.V,’s daughter T.W. Then age 73, EDWIN EMERY discussed his sexu attraction to “sub-teenage” girls, his use of the computer and the intent to view and save pomographic and erotica images of adults and children and that printed images are his preference to use when masturbating, but reported since throwing the printed images away. Notably, EDWIN EMERY disclosed viewing the pornographic material in the living room area in view of his brothers THOMAS and CHARLES, who sometimes look at the pictures. EDWIN EMERY reported that he is the only one that accesses the computers and uses the internet. During the 2013 interview of EDWIN EMERY, he disclosed that he sexually abused T.W. when she was “8 to 10” years old and he was about “25 to 26, or maybe older” when the contact happened. Notably, EDWIN EMERY is thirty years older than T.W. Specifically, EDWIN Fon 2498 596 pace_3_ oFPOLICE CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-29375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE rar TEE EMERY admitted T.W. would sit on his lap and he would wrap his ams around her, hold her between the legs, and “tickle her crotch.” Edwin stated that this happened three to four times over a few days in B.V.'s residence. EDWIN EMERY denied sexually abusing S.K., indicating *{ made sure | didn’t do anything that way” because when S.K. was in grade schoo! there was a big awareness in the media “oriented toward child abuse” and in the schools there were “programs oriented toward sexual abuse” and as such he believed $.K, would be too aware of any contact that he had with her. Notably, EDWIN EMERY admitted that he and THOMAS EMERY attempted to take pictures of kids in public before, but find that when they ask for permission from the parents to take the picture they are often told no. During the 2013 investigation, I also met with and interviewed T.W. and S.K. ‘The following. information was obtained during those interviews and a subsequent interview on August 17, 2017. ‘TW. confirmed that she was aware and remembered the molestation done to her by EDWIN EMERY and CHARLES EMERY. T.W. shared details of molestation between her mother E.V, and her brothers EDWIN and CHARLES EMERY. Specifically, T.W. disclosed that from when she was a toddler until approximately 10 years old, EDWIN EMERY repeatedly molested her as she would sit on his lap, and repeatedly touched her vagina and breast area. TW. disclosed that CHARLES EMERY perpetrated the following acts of sexual assault upon her: he dressed her up in socks and shoes that were like the ones that she found at the home on ‘August 9, 2017, CHARLES EMERY “played” with her fect and rubbed her feet on his genitals. T.W. disclosed CHARLES EMERY used to give her alcohol prior to his sexual assaults and that many of the details of his offenses against her are not clear due to intoxication, On multiple ‘occasions CHARLES EMERY digitally penetrated T.W."s vagina and on multiple oceasions he took pornographic images of her to include at Icast one close-up photograph of her vagina in which he told her he wanted @ picture because he didn't know what a vagina looked like, CHARLES EMERY took “candid style pornographic images” of her on numerous occasions to include occasions when she would exit the bathroom in a towel and he would remove the towel and take pictures of her nude body. T.W. disclosed that there was at least one occasion where S.K. went to Hawaii with CHARLES EMERY, but since T.W.s mother E.V. was present, T.W. thought it was safe for $.K. to go. Additionally, T.W. disclosed CHARLES EMERY took pictures of her as a child when she was in swimsuits and partially clothed. T.W. stated that Charles regularly takes people to Hawaii and that it was during a similar trip that he photographed her. T.W. reported CHARLES EMERY ‘was employed as a janitor at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the 1970’s, during the period of time in which he sexually abused her as a child, | | (On August 17, 2017, | interviewed 'T.W. briefly, T.W. reported up to that time, nothing has been pulled out of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and that she has not searched the property in | CHARLES EMERY’S room. ‘T.W. reported on the date that she called the police, THOMAS | EMERY wes very concerned about what was being looked at by the police and stated that he was going to call 1-800-junk to clean things out, ‘T.W. stated that she was at the SUBJECT PROPERTY yesterday and that it didn’t look like things had changed and did not observe dumpsters or other signs of cleaning activity. ‘On August 18, 2017, 1 met with King County Superior Court Judge Sean P. O'Donnell and after | being sworn in, I obtained search warrants for the residence of the SUBJECT PREMISES (141 | eomsKo8 8 PAOe_ 4 OFre eT @p rotice CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 3017-293375 SD seratrmenr OF PROBABLE CAUSE barrens NE 59th Street, Seattle), and for a DNA sample of Charles Emery. On August 18, 2017, members of the [CAC task force served the search warrant on the SUBJECT PREMISES. At the | time the search warrant was served, the residence was unoccupied. ICAC task force members searched the home for over thirty hours. ‘The SUBJECT PREMISES can only be described as substantial hoatder home. It was difficult to walk through the SUBJECT PREMISES, as every ‘square inch was covered with items to include garbage. Law enforcement recovered printed | images of child sexual exploitation throughout the house. Specifically, multiple printed images of juvenile females were recovered from THOMAS EMERY’s bedroom. I will describe two as follows. ‘The first described image is approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. The color image depicts a white female child, approximately 8 to 10 years old. The child has a red and white bow in hee hair and is wearing pink underwear. The child is lifting up her legs with her arms, which | both covers het chest and exposes her vaginal area. Though the child is wearing underwear, the underwear i pulled tight and back, exposing the child’s labia to the view of the camera, The second deseribed image is approximately 3 % inches tall and two inches wide. The color image depicts a white female child, approximately 8 to 10 yeats old. The child has a blue bow in her hair and is wearing a white tank top t-shirt with a flower print, and blue underwear. The child is sitting on the ground and is posed provocatively with her legs spread apart. Though the child is ‘wearing underwear, the underwear is pulled tight and back, exposing the child’s labia to the view of the camera. I believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 9.68A. ‘At approximately [815 hours, THOMAS AND EDWIN EMERY retumed to their house and were contacted by law enforcement. Both agreed to talk with detective about the nature of the | search warrant being conducted, Though they were not under arrest, out of an abundance of caution, both were advised of their constitutional rights before being questioned. Throughout their interactions to include the pre-booking process, both EMERY BROTHER’s remained nonchalant and relatively unconcerned about the serious nature of the investigation. I conducted an interview of EDWIN EMERY and he remember my prior contact with him in 2013 for possessing images of child pornography. EDWIN EMERY stated that he has purchased several computers since that time and that his primary use of the computer is for searching out images of females that he has a sexual attraction to. EDWIN EMERY confirmed that he is sexually attracted to females who are at the beginning of puberty, and usually around the age of | 12. EDWIN EMERY admitted that he uses the internet to look for pomographic images of persons under the age of 16, and that he uses his home printer to print physical copics of these images. EDWIN EMERY stated that he has given several of these pictures to his brother THOMAS EDWIN, at THOMAS? request. EDWIN EMERY stated that he is the only one who uses the computer and that any printed image would have come from him. EDWIN EMERY stated that the computer in the house is one of the ones that he used to look for and print images of child pornography. THOMAS EMERY was interviewed by Detective Misiorck who provided the following statement conceming the interview. “During the interview, THOMAS EMERY denied having Fomatoe sve pace_S oFS pw Ree EATTLE Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 eee OF PROBABLE CAUSE any sexual interest in children, or anybody for that matter. I asked him why we found hundreds of cut out images of children from catalogs and magazines, books about photographing children, a photography book of children posing in vatious stages of undress, and child pornography. THOMAS EMERY replied that he may have considered it art or kept it out of curiosity but that he wasn’t aroused by any of it, I confronted THOMAS EMERY with information that his brother EDWIN EMERY regularly provided him with computer print outs of child pornography. THOMAS EMERY said that may have happened but that EDWIN EMERY must have misunderstood what he asked for; that he asks him to print information about model houses.” Law enforcement recovered additional items of child clothing, shoes, toys, books, and movies throughout the house. Of note, law enforcement discovered a pink child’s hat partially buried next to a burned handwritten letter hidden (similar to those letters discovered in prior searches in which the sexual abuse and homicide of female children was contained) in a dirt erawl space at the SUBJECT PREMISES. Both THOMAS and EDWIN EMERY denied knowledge of child homicide, but would reply to law enforcement questions on the topic that it was “possible” if everything the officers was saying was true. During an on-scene forensic preview of the desktop computer, recovered from inside the main floor of the residence, numerous files of child sexual exploitation were recovered. This is the computer that EDWIN EMERY siated he had purchased since my scizure of his electronic devices in the previous investigation. I described two of these images as follows: The file image titled “I2years_old_girl_fucked3.png_480_480_0_64000_0_1_O[1].png” is « color image file that appears to have been created from a paused moment of a video. The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 11 to 13 years old, lying on what appears to be ablack couch, The child is wearing a light blue or grey shirt, which is covering her chest, though no obvious breast development is visible. The child is depicted nude from waist down, and is visible from her stomach to the middle of her thighs. The child’s legs are spread open exposing her vagina to the camera. Also depicted in the image is the erect penis of a white male, which is being inserted into the child’s vagina, The child’s age estimate is based upon light pubic hair development, small or undeveloped breast development, and overall physical stature. The file image titled “cute-innocent-little-teen-pussys{1],jp2” is a color image file, The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 12 to 14 years old, lying on what appears to be a white blanket on brown carpet. The child is depicted completely nude and is lying on her back with her hands holding her feet up in the air. The child's nipples are visible in the image, The child’s legs are spread open, exposing her elevated vagina and anus toward the camera. The child is licking her upper lip with her tongue. ‘The focus of the image is on the child’s genitals. The childs age estimate is based upon lack of pubic hair development, light breast development, and overall physical stature, I believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as desoribed in RCW 9.684. EDWIN AND THOMAS EDWIN were transported to the SPD North Precinct end subsequently booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, At the time Form 2408 598 Pace _6 OF |© seatm Pouce. CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE rom of filing, additional properties are being searched for the presence of child exploitation materials and evidence of kidnapping, abuse, and child homicide, Witness interviews are on-going. Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, I certify that the foregoing is true and correct to best of my knowledge and belief. Signed and dated by me this _20 4. day of Ausust~ _____, 2017, at Seattle, Was Peeters ieee Ferm 3408 698 pace_ 7 or 7ar cr a oo) rawaaer — [Seattio PD |2017-305294 ] SUPERFORM lavapory 737 AM aa [biieaotr 107 pm [141 NE'60 St seatte, WA | Emory, Thomas Edwin 71411987 = a pat rar rae rsa poe pr ee 31 ME Goth ST Saati, WA, (lo (Create 1. 66 ExPLOMT CHLD Ny sa0a. i ae (Dor Dorie J (RG ig tie Ge aaa aa [nash Dem lwenet, Baan 7719 Dhswses esos Torn cocoon = Se aeons ren ee Perneotesune nn [Conie, Gani Ponovrers moron ferme” Ofenmer 0 Ee. O REA C1 ‘STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE: NON-VUCSA, CCONeSEL SET FORTH FACTS SHOWN PROBAGLE CAUSE FOR FACH ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE ANO THAT THE SUSPECT COMIATTED THE OFFENSE, PNT PRCMDED, THE SUSPECT WL SE AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED. NDICATE ANY WEAPORS INVOCVED.(ORUGERUE CERTINCATE BELOW)2B 24 I SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY ‘THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Phintit, w ) No. 17-C-04725-9 SEA ) CHARLES LEE EMERY, ) MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE } CAUSE AND ORDER DIRECTING Defendant, ) ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR } WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL ‘The plaintif, having informed the court that it is fing herein an Information charging the defendant with the crime of Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduet in the Second Degree, Possession of Depietions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.011@4)(9, (2), 9.68A.070(2), 9,684.01 1(4)(0, (@), now moves the court pursuant to CrR 2.2(a) for a determination of probable ‘cause and an order directing the issuance of a summons or warrant for the arrest of the defendant, and Bi fixing the bail of the defendant in the amount of $500,000.00, cash or approved surety bond; and no contact direct or indirect with other minors, or T.W. and S.K, CO directing the issuance of a summons; and no contact direct or indirect with nor shall he have contaet with any other minors ‘except in the presence of a responsible adult. The no contact order issued af the time of frst appearance remains in effeet until arraignment, In connection with this motion, the phintiff offers the following incorporated materials: ‘The Seattle Polie Department certification or affidavit for determination of probable cause; the Seattle Police Department suspect identification data; and the prosecutor's summary in support of order directing Bsuance of summons or order fixing bail and/or conditions of release, If the defendant is not in custody, the plintift has attentpeil ti awodetaipethosefinnt's MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND Molen Hegional ctice Center ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR il #UvAvguetrhsite24 WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 1 (206) 477-3757 FAX (206)205-7475.12 13 4 20 21 22 23 24 current address by searching the District Court Information System database, the driver's license and identicard database maintained by the Department of Licensing, and the database maintained by the Department of Corrections listing persons incarcerated and under supervision. DANIEL T. SATTERBERG, Proseeuting Attorney By: Cte Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney INDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND ORDER FOR ARREST WARRANT The court finds that probable cause exists to belive that the above-named defendant commited an offense or offenses charged in the information herein based upon the police agency certiication/affidavit of probable cause incorporated and pursuant to CrR 2.2(a) IP IS ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court issue a summons of warrant of arrest for the above-named defendant, and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that BB the bail of the defendant be fixed in the amount of $500,000.00, cash or approved surety bond; and no contact direet or indirect with other minors, or T.W, and S.K, Clasummons shall be issued; if the defendant is incarcerated on the investigation charge herein the defendant shall be released from custody; and shall have no contact direet or indireet with nor shall he have contact with any other minors except in the presence of a responsible adult, The no contact order issued at he time of first appearance remains in effect until arraignment, i Additional Conditions: GEA sv EEE EEE eee EPSP =e esee EEE eeeeaEeEE REECE fgg EeCE EEE eee eee Gs seve Reese CEE EEEE LEE geseeEECEe ot anELEREREESECEEU Fagen Se eeeeeeeeeeeseeeeceeeeeee ea TIS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant be advised of the amount of bail fixed by the cowt and/or conditions of his or her release, anc! of his or her right to request a bail reduction. Service of the warrant by telegraph or tektype is authorized. SIGNED this day of August, 2017. Calvanese MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND. MaengesonalesieCener ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR {21 sMyArsueNeuSae2h WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 2 (205) 773957 FAX (206) 205-47520 21 22 23 24 JUDGE Presented by: Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attomey Daniel TSatterterg Prossating Atomey CRIMINAL DIVISION MOTION, FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AND. Maleng Regional stice Center ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS OR WARRANT AND FIXING BAIL - 3 Averie Nos uo 2A (Gi) 47-3957 FAX 206)205-287519 20 24 22 23 24 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY ‘THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Plaintiff, —) v. ) No. 17-C-04723-2 SBA ) 17-C-04724-1 SEA EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, ) 17-C-04725-9 SEA ‘THOMAS BDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES ) LEE EMERY ) INFORMATION AND EACH OF THEM, ) Defendant, _) 1, Danie! . Satterberg, Prosecuting Attorney for King County in the name and by the authority of the State of Washington, do accuse EDWIN HAROLD EMERY, AND THOMAS: EDWIN EMERY, AND CHARLES LEE EMERY of the following crime{s}: Possession of Depietions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree, committed as follows: Count 1 Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree ‘That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and each of them in King County, Washington, between August 9,2017 and August 19, 2017 , did knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or |, unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewers and touching of a person's elothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; Contrary to RCW 9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.01 1(4)(D, (g), and against the peaee and dignity of the State of Washington. Count 2. Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree UT. Satterberg, Prosecuting Attorney INAL DIVISION Meng Regional ustee Center INFORMATION - I {0 ath Avene Newt, Suite Kent, Wa 95032-4825, (20) 477-3757 FAX 206) 205-1475io u 20 24 22 23 24 That the defendants EDWIN HAROLD EMERY AND THOMAS EDWIN EMERY AND CHARLES LEE EMERY and each of them in King County, Washington, between August 9, 2017 and August 19, 2017 , did knowingly possess visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, to-wit: actual or simulated depiction of the genitals or tnclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; and touching of a person’s clothed oF unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer; Contrary to RCW 9.68A.070(2), 9.68A.011(4)(1), (g), and against the peace and dignity of the Staie of Washington. DANIEL T. SATTERBERG Prosecuting Atiomey Cecelia ¥. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney By: Daniel, Satterberg, Prosecuting Attomey (CRIMINAL DIVISION Maleng Resonal Jute Certo INFORMATION - 2 {Olah Avenue Nth, Sue 20 ent WA 980024129, (G00) 77-3757 FAX 206) 205-709820 21 22 23 24 CAUSE NO. 17-C-04723-2 SEA CAUSE NO. 17-C-04724-1 SEA CAUSE NO, 17-C-04725-9 SEA ORNEY CASE SUMMARY AND REQUEST FOR BAIL AND/OR CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, ‘The State incorporates by reference the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause propared by Detective Danial Conine of the Seattle Police Department for case number 2017- 305294, Pursuant to CrR2.2(b)(2)(ii) and CrR2.2(b)(2)(iv), the State requests bail be set at $500,000, for each defendant based on the likelihood that the defendants will commit violent offenses in light of the extent of the depravity uncovered in recent days that defendants? collectively have spent a lifetime accumulating. The investigation revealed that each of the defendants has a sexual interest in minor children and have shared the majority of their lives sexually abusing children to whom they had access and exploiting children depicted in child pornography. Each of the defendants is charged with possession of sexually exploitive images of minor children, The residence in which they have resided for the over 50 years is in a neighborhood riddled with children. The defendants’ home was littered from floor to ceiling with child exploitation images, children’s clothing articles, toys, and movies. To be clear, the defendants have no biological children nor have children resided with the defendants. As noted in the Certification for Determination of Probable Cause, CHARLES EMERY maintained an extensive “collection” of materials related to the sexual assault and murder of female children, EDWIN and THOMAS EMERY referred to CHARLES EMERY’S manifestos Prosecuting Attomey Case Summary and Request for Bail " Malone Regional Justice Ceter and/or Conditions of Release = 1 {DL ath Aver Nth, Sule2A Kent, Wa 980324825. (206) 477-3757 FAX 206 208-149520 au 22 B 24 detailing child rape and homicide and his extensive collection of items related thereto as “Charles? hobby.” EDWIN EMERY confessed to be the sole computer user and admitted his use of the computer was to seek out child exploitation materials that he shared with THOMAS and. CHARLES EMERY. ‘At the time of filing, law enforcement is actively executing search warrants and interviewing witnesses to determine the extent of the defendants’ child sexual exploitation crimes as well as evidence of homicide. ‘The defendants have no known convietion history, but are charged with collecting images depicting the misery of sexually abused children to satiate their deeply rooted deviant interests. The defendants pose and undeniable threat to community safety, most specifically minor children, $500,000 bail provides some measure of accountability and endeavors to ensure the defendants appearance at future hearings to address the charges. ‘The State requests that the court prohibit the defendants fiom having contact with minor children without exception. The State further requests that the court order the defendants not (o use the internet as EDWIN EMERY repeatedly confessed to seeking out child exploitation materials with his computer and sharing the images with his brothers THOMAS AND CHARLES. Signed and dated by me this 2st day of August, 2017. 2a Cecelia Y. Gregson, WSBA #31439 Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Prosecuting Attomey Case Dao, Saterbers, Peeing Atomey Summary and Request for Bail Sioecr ecient habe and/or Conditions of Release = 2 401 ah Avenue Nath Sue 24 en, Wa sexzins {Gas5 47-5957 FAX 209 208-095CAUSE NO. & Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 SD cebsermens OF PROBABLE CAUSE ar | | That Danial Conine #6753 is a Detective with the Seattle Police Department and has reviewed the investigation conducted in Seattle Police Department Case Number 2017-29375; ‘There is probable cause (o believe that Charles Lee Emery W/M/ 10-15-34 committed the crime(s) of RCW 9.68A.070 Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduet, 2" Degree. within the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington, ‘This belief is predicated on the following facts and circumstances: ‘The following information was provided by Seattle Police Detective Conine #6753. On August 16, 2017, I contaited King County Superior Court Honorable Judge Helen Halpert and obtained a legally valid search warrant to examine the contents of several boxes and bags of materials provided via consent from T.W., niece to CHARLES EMERY (DOB 10/15/34), EDWIN EMERY (DOB 11/17/38), and THOMAS EMERY (DOB 07/14/37). T.W. contacted Jaw enforcement on August 9, 2017, reporting suspicious circumstances involving possible child sexual abuse and asked for patrol to respond to 141 NE 59th Street, Seattle, (hereafter SUBJECT PREMISES) where her three uncles (hereafter EMERY BROTHERS) have resided together since 1962 - over fifty years. During the course of interviewing T.W. both historically (described in further detail below,) and as part of this on-going investigation, SPD Officers Duss, Rass, and Detective Conine leamed the following information, The EMERY BROTHERS have resided together for the majority of their lives and have never married or had biological children. CHARLES and EDWIN EMERY historically sexually abused,T.W. as a child. ‘T.W. reported that all three EMERY BROTHERS sexually abused her mother, E.V. growing up to the extent that E.V. was removed from the family home for protection and resided in foster carc, CHARLES EMERY worked as a janitor for Seattle Children’s Hospital from approximately 1970's through 1990's, | August 9, 2017, T.W. contacted SPD officers when she discovered boxes of obscene material including pornographic images of underage girls, young girls clothing/shoes, magazine clippings of missing and murdered young girls, and handwritten notes detailing the kidnapping, torturing, raping and murdering of young girls during the process of cleaning out the garage area of the SUBJECT PREMISES. T.WW. explained that she has legal guardianship over CHARLES EMERY, who currently resides in @ senior residential home for dementia, T.W. reported spending the past few months attempting to clean up and sort CHARLES EMERY’s possessions, which have been stored in various locations to include his elderly deceased brother's residence. ‘T.W. is responsible for the EMERY family because she is the closest healthy living relative. 'T.W. reported that prior to realizing the seriousness or extent of the investigation, she bumed some of the materials and threw other materials away prior to calling the police. 'T.W. described those materials as sexually explicit pornography and child’s clothing, shoes, and toys. On August 9, 2017, T.W. compiled several large trash bags filled with the above-described items from the SUBJECT RESIDENCE and provided the items to SPD Officers Duss and Ross. | Fem paoe_1 oF 7S Foote 566 pace_2 oF (reer —————] SEATTLE POLICE, CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 fer rcE WOR —————} Peers OF PROBABLE CAUSE Although Officers’ Duss and Ross reviewed the items with T.W. THOMAS AND EDWIN EMERY met with Officers’ Dunn and Ross and reported everything in the garage was “Charles’ hobby.” Both THOMAS AND EDWIN denied entering the garage for “years.” In light of the illegal contraband depicting child sexual assault and her desire to provide evidence to law enforcement, T.W. signed a SPD consent to seize form in her capacity as guardian for CHARLES EMERY, Officers Duss and Ross assisted T.W. with removal of additional items fiom the garage containing child sexual abuse material and items related to the sexual and physical abuse of minor children. Officers’ Dunn and Ross transported the items to 2 secure location inside of SPD evidence. (On August 16, 2017, following the obtainment of a search warrant to examine the contents of materials provided by T.W. as described above, 1 examined the contents and describe them as follows: Hundreds of pictures printed out and copied pictures of both unmodified and modified/ morphed images of minor female children both clothed and nude and engaged in sexually explicit conduct and lascivious display for which 2 description of two images is further described below; dozens of pairs of children’s shoes most of which are penny loafer style shoes with pennies inserted in the front of the shoes; several pairs of minor female children style underwear containing stains and indicia of use; children’s socks; dozens of books and articles related to child homicide, child sexual assault, and missing and murdered female child victims to include both local and national cases; dozens of images of minor female children apparently taken from advertisements placed in magazines and newspapers on Which some contain hand written notes concerning the sexval abuse and murder of the depicted child and/or other children; dozens of papers and scraps of papers containing hand written notes detailing ritualistic and satanic sacrifices of minor female children, the sexual abuse of minor female children, the grooming and supplying of minor female children’ with vodka placed inside of soda pop to facilitate abuse and the repeated detailed description of how the minor female children would wear penny loafer shoes prior to the abuse and murder occurring; numerous books and video tapes related to satanic rituals; numerous books and photographs documenting child homicides in graphic detail; airplane size vodka boitles were located inside penny loafer shoes stored inside child socks including a vodka bottle with the initials of S.K (greatniece of the EMERY BROTHERS) with an inscription “[S.K.]'s first half ounce of liquor eame from this bottles” a sexual device with both unopened and seemingly used condoms, and several yet unviewed rolls of microfiche film. 1 will describe two images of child depictions recovered fom the materials provided by T.W. as follows: A printed color image on white paper that is approximately 6 4 inches by 8 % inches, The image depicts a pre-pubescent female child, approximately 8 10 10 years-old, standing in front of a multi-colored background, The child is completely nude, with only pink and orange hairpins holding up her braided hair, The child’s age is based upon the lack of breast development, lack of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature. ‘The child has heavy makeup applied to her face. ‘The child is facing the camera and she is holding a grey corded drill in her hands. The child's nipples and the mons pubis of her vagina is visible, The image is designed to look like the cover of a magazine, and the word “Builders” is headlined at the top of the photo. ‘The following statements are also placed in the photo, “This one contains 20 collections 2000 photos 100 pics in each set video bonus,” “Put yourself in the hands of these absolutely astonishing andSEATTLE ONE @p rauce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 SD cebserwewr ‘OF PROBABLE CAUSE fer rLENBE gifted builders,” (SIC) “These tireless workers will build a castle full of joy for you,” “None will stay calm,” and “Each picture deserves a thousand words.” ‘A printed color image on a standard sheet of white paper. The page is a printout of e website and the page is titled “Vestal Girls TGP” and “Page 1 of 5.” The bottom of the page is marked with “hetp://vestalgiels.com” and “11/17/2008.” The page contains a collage of 32 different smaller photographs, in various sizes. A few of the images depict persons with clothing, while most depict some degree of pornography. Both males and females are depicted, along with both adults and children, Several of the photographs depict nude pubescent or prepubescent children, and some of the images depict sexual activity. For clarification, the second image from the top left actoss, depicts a fomale child, approximately 8 to 10 years old. The child is completely mude and is partially laying down. The child’s age is based upon her lack of breast development, lack of visible pubic hair development, and overall body stature. The child’s right hand is resting on her stomach and she is leaning on her left elbow, which is resting on the ground. The child’s nipples are visible and the child is spreading her legs apart exposing her vaginal Jabia to the camera, On 08-17-17 I conducted a search for the website “vestalgirls.com” and found that the website was no longer operating and that the domain had expired. I belicve these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 9.684. | Of note, in 2013 EDWIN EMERY was investigated but not prosecuted for possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in violation of RCW 9.684.070. Specifically, on 1/22/13, SPD contacted Office Depot employees, who reported EDWIN ‘MERY brought his black Xion custom build desktop computer tower with a Seagate 320 GB HDD for service and repair. Employees conducted a diagnostic check on the computer only to discover images suspected to be of female child pomography. SPD obtained consent to review the computer fiom EDWIN EMERY. Forensic examination yielded approximately twenty images depicting child erotica, nudist colony activity, and several lascivious display images. During the course of the 2013 investigation, 1 met with and interviewed EDWIN EMERY and the EMERY BROTHERS at the SUBJECT PREMISES. The following information was obtained during those interviews. EDWIN EMERY admitted he owned the computer taken to Office Depot for service and that no one else used it, EDWIN EMERY admitted that there could be child pornography on his computer. During a lengthy recorded interview with EDWIN EMERY at the SUBJECT PREMISES on January 25,2013, EDWIN EMERY admitted to sexual abuse of his sister E.V. and E.V.’s daughter T.W. Then age 73, EDWIN EMERY discussed his sexual attraction to “sub-teenage” girls, his use of the computer and the intemet to view and save pornographic and crotica images of adults and children and that printed images are his preference fo use when masturbating, but reported since throwing the printed images away. Notably, EDWIN EMERY disclosed viewing the pornographic material in the living room area in view of his brothers THOMAS and CHARLES, who sometimes look at the pictures, EDWIN EMERY reported that he is the only one that accesses the computers and uses the internet. During the 2013 interview of EDWIN EMERY, he disclosed that he sexually abused T.W. when she wes “8 to 10” years old and he was about “25 to 26, or maybe older” when the contact happened. Notably, EDWIN EMERY is thirty years older than T.W. Specifically, EDWIN Fomatoe bs pace_3 oF 7G, ame TIO ( Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 | Eau OF PROBABLE CAUSE | EMERY admitted T.W. would sit on his lap and he would wrap his arms around her, hold her between the legs, and “tickle her crotch.” Edwin stated that this happened three to four times over a few days in E,V.'s residence. EDWIN EMERY denied sexually abusing S.K., indicating | made sure I didn’t do anything that way” because when S,K. was in grade school there was a big awareness in the media “oriented toward child abuse” and in the schools there were “programs oriented toward sexual abuse” and as such he believed S.K. would be too aware of any contact that he had with her. Notably, EDWIN EMERY admitted that he and THOMAS EMERY attempted to take pictures of kids in public before, but find that when they ask for permission from the parents to take the picture they are often told no, During the 2013 investigation, 1 also met with and interviewed TW. and S.K. ‘The following information was obtained during those interviews and a subsequent interview on August 17, 2017. T.W. confirmed that she was aware and remembered the molestation done to her by EDWIN EMERY and CHARLES EMERY. T.W. shared details of molestation between her mother E.V. and her brothers EDWIN and CHARLES EMERY. Specifically, T.W. disclosed that from when she was a toddler until approximately 10 years old, EDWIN EMERY repeatedly ‘molested her as she would sit on his lap, and repeatedly touched her vagina and breast area. T.W, disclosed that CHARLES EMERY perpetrated the following acts of sexual assault upon, her: he dressed her up in socks and shoes that were like the ones that she found at the home on ‘August 9, 2017. CHARLES EMERY “played” with her feet and rubbed her feet on his genitals. TW. disclosed CHARLES EMERY used to give her alcohol prior to his sexual assaults and that many of the details of his offenses against her are not clear due to intoxication. On multiple occasions CHARLES EMERY digitally penetrated T.W.’s vagina and on multiple occasions he took pornographic images of her to include at least one close-up photograph of her vagina in which he told her he wanted a picture because he didn’t know what a vagina looked like, CHARLES EMERY took “candid style pomographic images” of her on numerous occasions to include occasions when she would exit the bathroom in a towel and he would remove the towel and take pictures of her nude body. T.W. disclosed that there was at least one occasion where S.K. went to Hawaii with CHARLES EMERY, but since 'T.W.s mother E,V. was present, T.W. thought it was safe for 8.K. to go. Additionally, T.W. disclosed CHARLES EMERY took pictures of her as a child when she was in swimsuits and partially clothed. T.W. stated that Charles regularly takes people to Hawaii and that it was during a similar trip that he photographed her. T.W. reported CHARLES EMERY | was employed as a janitor at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the 1970°s, during the period of time in which he sexually abused her as a child, On August 17, 2017, L interviewed T.W. briefly. T.W. reported up to that time, nothing has been pulled out of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and that she has not searched the property in CHARLES EMERY’S room. T.W. reported on the date that she called the police, THOMAS EMERY was very concemed about what was being looked at by the police and stated that he ‘was going to call 1-800-junk to clean things out. T.W. stated that she was at the SUBJECT PROPERTY yesterday and that it didn’t look like things had changed and did not observe dumpsters or other signs of cleaning activity. On August 18, 2017, | met with King County Superior Court Judge Sean P. O’Donnell and after being swom in, 1 obtained search warrants for the residence of the SUBJECT PREMISES (141 Fo s408 ae pace_4 of _7© Fom24oe 380 PAcE_S_ OF 2017-293375 sea Pouce. CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE NE 59th Street, Seattle), and for a DNA sample of Charles Emery. On August 18, 2017, members of the ICAC task force served the search warrant on the SUBJECT PREMISES, At the time the scareh warrant was served, the residence was unoccupied. ICAC task force members searched the home for over thirty hours. ‘The SUBJECT PREMISES can only be described as substantial hoarder home, It was difficult to walk through the SUBJECT PREMISES, as every square inch was covered with items to include garbage, Law enforcement recovered printed images of child sexual exploitation throughout the house. At approximately 1815 hours, THOMAS AND EDWIN EMERY retumed to their house and were contacted by law enforcement, Both agreed to talk with detective about the nature of the search warrant being conducted. Though they were not under arrest, out of an abundance of caution, both were advised of their constitutional rights before being questioned. ‘Throughout their interactions to include the pre-booking process, both EMERY BROTHER’s remained nonchalant and relatively unconcemed about the serious nature of the investigation. I conducted an interview of EDWIN EMERY and he remember my prior contact with bim in 2013 for possessing images of child pornography. EDWIN EMERY stated that he has purchased several computers since that time and that his primary use of the computer is for searching out images of females that he has a sexual attraction to. EDWIN EMERY confirmed that he is sexually attracted to females who are at the beginning of puberty, and usually around the age of 12. EDWIN EMERY admitted that he uses the internet to look for pornographic images of persons under the age of 16, and that he uses his home printer to print physical copies of these images, EDWIN EMERY stated that he has given several of these pictures to his brother THOMAS EDWIN, at THOMAS’ request, EDWIN EMERY stated that he is the only one who uses the computer and that any printed image would have come ftom him, EDWIN EMERY stated that the computer in the house is one of the ones that he used to look for and print images of child pornography. THOMAS EMERY was interviewed by Detective Misiorek who provided the following statement conceming the interview. “During the interview, THOMAS EMERY denied having any sexual interest in children, or anybody for that matter. T asked him why we found hundreds of cut out images of children from catalogs and magazines, books about photographing children, a photography book of children posing in various stages of undress, and child pomography. ‘THOMAS EMERY replied that he may have considered it art or kept it out of curiosity but that he wasn’t aroused by any of it. T confronted THOMAS EMERY with information that his brother EDWIN EMERY regulatly provided him with computer print outs of child pomography. ‘THOMAS EMERY said that may have happened but that EDWIN EMERY must have misunderstood what he asked for; that he asks him (o print information about model houses.” Law enforcement recovered additional items of child clothing, shoes, toys, books, and movies throughout the house. Of note, law enforcement discovered a pink child’s hat partially buried next to a bummed handwritten letter hidden (similar to those letters discovered in prior searches in which the sexual abuse and homicide of female children was contained) in a dirt crawl space at the SUBJECT PREMISES. Both THOMAS and EDWIN EMERY denied knowledge of child homicide, but would reply to law enforcement questions on the topic that it was “possible” if everything the officers was saying was true.9 SEATILE (Romer POLICE CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017-293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE rere ORR During an on-scene forensic preview of the desktop computer, recovered from inside the main floor of the residence, numerous files of child sexual exploitation were recovered. This is the computer that EDWIN EMERY stated he had purchased since my seizure of his electronic devices in the previous investigation. I described two of these images as follows: ‘The file image titled “I2years_old_girl_fucked3.png_480_480_0_64000_0_1_O[1}.png” is a color image file that appears to have been created from a paused moment of a video. The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 11 to 13 years old, lying on what appears to be a black couch. The child is wearing a light blue or grey shirt, which is covering her chest, though no obvious breast development is visible. The child is depicted nude from waist down, and is visible from her stomach to the middle of her thighs. ‘The child’s legs are spread open exposing her vagina to the camera. Also depicted in the image is the erect penis of a white male, which is being inserted into the child’s vagina, The child’s age estimate is based upon light pubic hair development, small or undeveloped breast development, and overall physical stature, ‘The file image titled “cute-innocent-little-teen-pussys[1].jpg” is a color image file. The image depicts a pubescent white female, approximately 12 to 14 years old, lying on what appears to be 1 white blanket on brown carpet. The child is depicted completely nude and is lying on her back with her hands holding her feet up in the air. The child’s nipples are visible in the image. The cchild’s legs are spread open, exposing her elevated vagina and anus toward the camera, The child is licking her upper lip with her tongue. The focus of the image is on the child’s genitals. The child’s age estimate is based upon lack of pubic hair development, light breast development, and overall physical stature, I believe these images constitute images depicting child exploitation as described in RCW 9.684. On August 20, 2017, I responded to 223 W Galer St, Seattle, and made contact with the staff at the Aegis Living care facility. I advised them of the search warrant for CHARLES EMERY's DNA. After providing them with some background of the investigation, I was taken to CHARLES EMERY’s room and found him sleeping, I video recorded my contact and interview with CHARLES. I took oral swabs from CHARLES as he was lying in his bed, This was done in the presence of management of the facility. Afler the DNA swabs were taken, I woke up CHARLES and spoke with him about parts of the investigation, Though CHARLES repeatedly stated that he didn’t know or remember things, there were numerous things that CHARLES was able to articulate (0 me, CHARLES was able to tell me the names of his brothers, DON, THOMAS, and EDWIN. CHARLES was able to talk with me about the vehicles and other property that he keeps in his garages, both at his home and on DON?’s property in Shelton. CHARLES was abte to recall the names of several family members, including the names of T.W. and $.K. When I asked CHARLES about possessing child pomography, he denied it, When I asked CHARLES about the stories that he wrote about kidnapping, raping, killing and dismembering children, he stated that those were all fantasy. I showed CHARLES several photographs and noted that his ability to see and describe the picture in front of him, depended upon the nature of the photograph, When I showed CHARLES the two printed pictures of child pornography that were recovered ftom among his property at the home, and previously described in this certification, CHARLES stated thet the pictures were blurry and could be of anything. He stated that they could be of people, cars, or animals, When I asked CHARLES where I could get Form 3408 998 PAGE_6_ OF |9 Form 9408 490 ATT TRO Pouce CERTIFICATION FOR DETERMINATION 2017293375 DEPARTMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE TET TE RIER pictures like these, he stated that at any place that sold pornography. When I showed CHARLES a polaroid photograph of a house, he described it as a building and added that it was not a building that was on the property in Shelton, When I asked CHARLES about the things that he had wrote on the bottom of the photograph, he stated that he could not see it. T noted that as I talked with CHARLES about the things that he wrote concerning the abuse of $.K., he would become upset and told me that he was going to sue me for saying such things about her. During iny interview, CHARLES stated that I would have to prove in court that he is the one that wrote those letters. In another statement, CHARLES stated that everything he wrote was fantasy. When F asked CHARLES about his fantasies, he stated that in the fantasy pages, girls would be kidnapped, raped and Killed, ‘Though I do not claim to have a medical understanding about the nature of CHARLES? memory and mental condition, I do believe that CHARLES understood the nature of my questions and the consequences of his answers. In my opinion, many of the things that CHARLES stated he did not remember or know, was based on his desire to not be held accountable for the results if he were to answer these questions honestly. This opinion is supported by my contact with him in the 2013 investigation, and based upon my interactions with his brothers, who also demonstrated similar interview blocking techniques. 1 contacted on-duty SPD officers to respond to our location and assist in the arrest and booking process of CHALRES. Out of an abundance of caution for CHARLES’ care, an AMR. was requested to transport CHARLES to jeil. CHARLES EMERY was transported directly into the King County Jail for Investigation of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, At the time of filing, additional properties are being searched for the presence of child exploitation materials and evidence of kidnapping, abuse, and child homicide. Witness interviews are on-going. Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, I certify that the foregoing is, true and correct to best of my knowledge and belief, Signed and dated by me this 2/45 day of _ Ayaust” __., 2017, at Seattle,SUPERFORM : | RTH aR NER own [aGENGYE] UNNGORPORATED KING COUNTY th bbEEIs! Bl cnyor Seatle () MisdeMEANoR cose mweR Fae Rigen Jono kocr ty rpLoNy i ne uc out __ fos-21-14/ 0030 [223 W Gale St, Seattle EMERY, CHARLES LEE : samira [oor Ra na | ves} nod 10-15-34 wm | w [su] 20s | mu | ory = [Rama rroor eaommTET So RROTE i ver Ey £ paraammorsr ai Sie ROT RENEE TT $ fh23 W Gatee st Seattle _WA\ | pcaenran eIRCSTE Se RODRESE. 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