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ALEXANDER COUNTY, NC — Β The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office isn’t yet revealing the name of the church where investigators believe a Taylorsville woman sexually abused a four-year-old.
Deputies arrested Carol Britto Thursday night after a nearly two-year investigation into the crime. Finally, Sheriff Chris Bowman says detectives and the District Attorney felt there was enough evidence to jail Britto.
A cross sits in Britto’s front yard. Neighbors like Anajhah Bruner pictured her as a wholesome woman next door, never expecting a mug shot accusing her of sexual misconduct in a church.
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“I feel pretty disgusted knowing she’s my neighbor,” said Bruner.
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Strong words, but she isn’t alone.
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“It disgusted me,” said Joy Wachob.Β
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Parents across the area were stunned to learn Britto may have sexually assaulted the four-year-old in 2012.
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“It’s really sad that even in a church, you think you can take your walls down and be vulnerable,” said Wachob. “You can’t be that way.”
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Parents wonder which church, and Sheriff Bowman explained why he isn’t ready to release that information.
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“No need to point out a church when the church really did not stand behind this to happen to begin with,” said Sheriff Bowman.
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Something Wachob can understand.Β
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“They could have done a criminal background check. Could have been no red flags whatsoever. She could have watched kids for years and never been arrested,” said Wachob. “You can’t blame the church.”
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Now a court will decide if the Sunday School teacher is innocent.Β
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Britto faces one count of First Degree Statutory Sex Offense and one count of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Sheriff Bowman says the investigation could lead to more charges and more victims.Β
