Police arrest father & son for alleged rape at Illinois State University orientation

A father allegedly put ecstasy in a female student's drink so that his son can rape her. This took place in a residence hall during a two-day event at Illinois State University (the Preview), which is meant for students to find out more about the university before classes start in August. Parents can attend the event but stay on separate floors inside the Hewett residence Hall.

According to a prosecutor, Shawn Childs Jr, and his father, Shawn Childs Sr, were in the hall along with other incoming students when this incident happened. A woman, who has not been named, told authorities Childs Sr put a pill in her soda before she went back to her room feeling ill. His son then followed her inside and raped her twice. This took place between 10 and 11 pm.

The father and son duo have now been arrested. Childs Jr and his father (who had 22 ecstasy pills in his pocket during the arrest) were arrested at a train station, as they were about to head to Chicago.

While Childs Jnr has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual assault, his father, who has faced previous convictions for attempted murder, domestic battery and weapon charges, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.