A Georgia couple who pleaded guilty to horrifically abusing their two adopted sons has been sentenced to 100 years in prison without the chance of parole. The Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced the decision, marking a painful yet important step toward justice for the victims.
William Zulock and his husband, Zachary Zulock, both admitted to a list of unimaginable crimes. William was charged with six counts of aggravated sodomy, three counts of aggravated child molestation, two counts of incest, and two counts of sexual exploitation of children. Zachary faced similar charges, including aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, incest, sodomy, sexual exploitation of children, and pandering to a person under 18.
District Attorney Randy McGinley described their home as a “house of horrors,” where the Zulocks prioritized their darkest desires above all else. He praised the young victims, who were in third and fourth grade at the time, for their remarkable strength and resilience. “The resolve of these children over the last two years is truly inspiring,” McGinley said.
The disturbing case first came to light when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tipped off authorities about suspected child sexual abuse material uploaded from an IP address in Walton County, Georgia. Investigators traced the material back to the Zulocks’ home, where they lived with their two adopted sons.
In July 2022, deputies interviewed the couple, and both admitted to abusing the boys over time. The evidence collected was shocking—surveillance footage from inside the house showed multiple instances of abuse in different rooms. Investigators also found graphic images, videos, and messages on their cell phones.
McGinley expressed gratitude for the tireless work of law enforcement and others involved in bringing justice. “This resolution helps the victims continue their healing process,” he said. “William and Zachary Zulock will now spend the rest of their lives behind bars, ensuring the victims won’t have to live in fear of their abusers being free.”
The District Attorney also highlighted the importance of adoption but emphasized the harsh penalties for anyone who betrays the trust placed in them. “Abusing children is one of the worst things someone can do, and those who do so deserve to face severe consequences,” McGinley added.
Two other men, Hunter Clay Lawless and Luis Armando Vizcarro-Sanchez, were also involved in the case. They cooperated with authorities and testified against the Zulocks. Lawless admitted to receiving explicit material from Zachary Zulock and pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children. Vizcarro-Sanchez pleaded guilty to pandering to a person under 18 and computer theft. Both have been sentenced to prison.
This heartbreaking story underscores the importance of protecting children and holding those who harm them fully accountable. For the victims, the end of this dark chapter offers hope for a future free from fear.
