Short-term rental owner near Yosemite accused of having child abuse images, spying on guests, police say

"Authorities say the suspect also secretly recorded guests at his short-term rental property using his cellphone to film through window cracks."

"After receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, investigators found more than 4,000 digital files containing child sexual abuse material."

"Detectives executed a search warrant at the home and seized 30 electronic devices, including cameras, tablets and cellphones."

"Edwards was booked into the Madera County Jail, where he is being held on $75,000 bond, facing a felony count of possessing child sexual abuse material."

Christian Parmelee Edwards, 44, was arrested for possessing more than 4,000 files of child sexual abuse material. Authorities discovered explicit photos of children aged 5 to 15. Investigators executed a search warrant at his home, seizing 30 electronic devices. Evidence indicated he recorded guests at his short-term rental without their knowledge, using his cellphone to film through window cracks. Edwards faces a felony charge for possession of child sexual abuse material and may face additional charges for invasion of privacy as the investigation continues.

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