Pontiac Couple Sexually Abused Children In Their Home: Sheriff

PONTIAC, MI — A pair of Pontiac parents are facing charges after sexually abusing children inside their home, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

Patrick Henke, 44, was charged with: one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, three counts of second-degree child abuse, one count of child sexually abusive material and there counts of aggravated indecent exposure.

He was placed in the Oakland County Jail with a $2 million bond. His next court date is scheduled for Feb. 8.

Anna Maria Purdy, 33, was charged with: three count of second-degree child abuse and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

She was placed in the Oakland County Jail with a $500,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for Feb. 8.

Investigators began looking into the sexual abuse claims earlier this month after getting a report that the parents were sexually abusing children in their home in the 300 block of Cass Avenue in Pontiac, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators were unable to get specific details during interviews with the victims, according to the sheriff’s office.

Last week, investigators interviewed a witness who provided sufficient evidence for deputies to get an arrest warrant on Henke, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators then questioned Purdy who confirmed Henke committed the crimes, according to the sheriff’s office.

After further investigation, investigators learned Purdy was an accessory to the alleged abuse and arrested her, according to the sheriff’s office.

"The cases that involve children are some of the more disgusting and important cases that we deal with," Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said in a statement. "These individuals need to be held responsible and the children need and deserve a nurturing environment to begin a healing process."