Overview
- Christian Parmalee Edwards, 44, was arrested March 19 after a warrant search at his Oakhurst vacation rental near Yosemite and remains in custody after a judge reduced his bail to $75,000.
- Detectives say they found more than 4,000 suspected child sexual abuse files, a lifelike child doll with its hands bound, and new children's clothing during the search.
- Investigators allege the short-term rental was used to secretly record guests during private moments, with officials saying he was viewing a March 16 recording when they arrived.
- The inquiry began with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about suspected distribution in Madera County, and about 30 devices are now in forensic review with the Central California ICAC Task Force.
- Authorities are asking anyone who rented the property from 2023 through March 2026 to contact investigators, and they say additional charges such as invasion of privacy could be added as the review continues.