US Gay Couple Sentenced to 100 Years Imprisonment for Raping Adopted Sons

A Georgia couple, William and Zachary Zulock, both aged 34 and 36, were sentenced to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually abusing their adopted sons. The victims, two brothers now aged 12 and 10, endured horrific abuse that came to light after an investigation revealed the extent of the couple’s actions.

The Zulocks, who had adopted the children from a Christian special-needs agency, lived in an Atlanta suburb. William worked as a government employee, while Zachary was employed in banking. According to reports, the abuse included forcing the children into sexual acts and creating pornographic videos. Evidence presented during the trial revealed that the Zulocks shared explicit details and images of the abuse, including a Snapchat message from Zachary that read, “I’m going to f–k my son tonight. Stand by,” along with pictures of the acts.

The case was brought to light when a member of a local pedophile ring was arrested for downloading child pornography. During the investigation, the arrested individual revealed the Zulocks’ involvement in producing and distributing child pornography featuring their adopted sons.

Both men pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, and sexual exploitation of children. Walton County District Attorney Randy McGinley described the couple’s actions as a “house of horrors” and commended the strength of the victims. “The depth of the Defendants’ depravity is as deep as it gets,” he said, “but the resolve of those who fought for justice and the strength of the victims is truly inspiring.”