Other places he took her were the malls, toy stores, clothing stores, and swimming pools. When most people imagine a child molester, they picture some ugly, old man in a trench coat coaxing children to come to him in exchange for some candy. They don't picture uncle Joe or aunt Lorraine, the neighbor next door, the friendly parishioner, another family member, or trusted co-worker. They don't think of mom or dad, or in the case of single parents, their significant other. This misconception has been effectively dispelled through information obtained in thousands of child sexual abuse investigations over the years.
Child molesters come from all walks of life and from all socioeconomic groups .
They can be male or female, rich or poor, employed or unemployed, religious or non-religious, or from any race . Through numerous case studies, the Department of Justice has developed characteristics and behavioral indicators of a pedophile. Is most often an adult male. Is usually married. Works in a wide range of occupations, from unskilled laborer to corporate executive.