Accused Long Valley Child Predator Threatened Suicide If Victim Talked, Affidavit Says

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Further details have been released regarding the case of a Long Valley man who is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy.

Gregory Rademacher, 71, faces several charges relating to the sexual assault of a minor and possession of child pornography. Last week, he was arrested and charged with sexual assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, possession of child sexual abuse material, and witness tampering.

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According to an affidavit of Rademacher’s arrest, the 10-year-old victim would often swim in his pool, supervised only by Rademacher himself.

When swimming, Rademacher would touch the victim’s private parts, over the pants, for his own “sexual arousal or gratification” according to police records.

Records say that this contact occurred several times between July 2024 and July of this year.

Additionally, Rademacher is accused of showing the 10-year-old victim a sex toy, instructing him how it works, and what to do with it.

Police added that Rademacher told the boy he would kill himself if he’d ever told the police about his actions.

After the victim told his mom about Rademacher’s actions, who in turn told the police, a search warrant of his residence was executed. Investigators found several electronic devices containing child porn, numerous sex toys, and items of children’s clothing.

Rademacher is currently awaiting the court's decision on pretrial detention.