Hidden cameras missing in Massachusetts child porn case allegedly masterminded by family doctor: feds

March 18, 2023 at 16:38

A Massachusetts resident doctor allegedly used hidden cameras and had "thousands" of sexually explicit images and videos of children, including some of his patients, according to federal prosecutors.
Bradford Ferrick, 32, was arrested and is facing state and federal charges of possession of child pornography following a three-month investigation, which remains in progress as law enforcement search for missing hidden camera devices.
There are two children, ages 2 and 3, in the home, according to court documents.
Ferrick allegedly bought "numerous" hidden camera devices, which haven't all been accounted for, as of March 14.
"It is alleged that two minors who investigators believe to be patients could be heard and, at times, partially seen in the videos."
In total, about 80 devices were seized from several locations in Massachusetts, according to federal prosecutors, who continue to comb through the devices.
In at least one instance, Ferrick allegedly attempted to lock his iPhone and remotely wipe seized devices, according to the criminal complaint.
The devices allegedly included external hard drives, computers, cellphones, a hidden camera system and SD cards that prosecutors said contained "thousands" of images and videos of child pornography.
On Feb. 21, investigators searched a separate Amherst, Massachusetts, home that he was renting and found eight more devices, including the hidden camera in the bracelet, prosecutors allege.
"I can think of no greater fear as a parent or guardian than potential harm coming to your child," Rollins said in a statement.
"We allege that this doctor, who held a position of trust with access to children, maintained child sexual abuse material.
LISTEN: THE FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST WITH EMILY COMPAGNOFerrick began a medical residency in July 2022 on Family Medicine with Baystate Health, which included rotations at facilities in at least Greenfield, Deerfield and Springfield, Massachusetts, according to prosecutors.