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He didn't destroy evidence ... it is still on the neighbors' computer. But he prevented his family from being accidently exposed to something horrible.

When I wrote that, I was still under the impression that the files were on the BIL's computer.

However, severing the network connection both alerts the pervert that something is wrong [so that he can take action to destroy the files], and covers up the evidence of the crime in the first place.

Now ChocChipCookie's husband has "accidently exposed" his family [and himself] "to something horrible" indeed: Prosecution on charges of conspiracy to distribute and consume child pornography, and conspiracy to withhold evidence from law enforcement officers.

I keep hoping that ChocChipCookie will get on here and announce that they've contacted the FBI, but I'm not hearing anything.

And I can't believe that their first reaction was not to go to the FBI immediately.

"However, severing the network connection both alerts the pervert that something is wrong [so that he can take action to destroy the files], and covers up the evidence of the crime in the first place."

I've been following this thread yesterday and today and am amazed at the incredibly ignorant advice given on this thread.

There is absolutely no crime in securing your own network, especially once you realize it is open and has been breached. Sheesh.

ChocChipCookie, I think your husband did the right thing, not that it matters what I think, as you already realize that. My prayers are with your BIL and SIL in how they handle it from here. You've been incredibly patient and gracious with the stupdity displayed on this thread.