A videotape which revealed a child victim of sexual assault was turned in to Nye County, Nevada authorities on September 8, 2007 by 26-year old Darren Tuck. Nevada police were able to locate the female toddler, dubbed "Madison," on the tape.
On March 4, 2009, Chester Arthur Stiles was found guilty of sexually assaulting two little girls in 2003. The assaults occurring during separate incidents and included a videotaped attack on the 2-year-old. Stiles was convicted on 22 felony charges and could face multiple sentences of life in prison.MSNBC: Chester Stiles Found Guilty on All Counts (March 4, 2009)
The link between the child victims turned out to be Tina Allen, the on-again-off-again girlfriend of Stiles. Allen was friendly with the mothers of both girls.Las Vegas Sun: Saw Stiles in Girl's Bedroom (February 26, 2009)
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Images from the videotape that allegedly shows a man abusing a toddler were released to the public in an attempt to identify the girl and the manLas Vegas Sun: Saw Stiles in Girl's Bedroom (February 26, 2009)
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The videotape of Stiles assaulting a two-year-old girl may have been the strongest evidence the prosecution hadLas Vegas Now: Stiles Faces Life Sentence Toddler Sex Case (March 3, 2009)
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After Stiles' trial Deputy District Attorney Mary Kay Holthus admitted it was very unusual to be able to view someone actually committing a crimeLas Vegas Now: Stiles Faces Life Sentence Toddler Sex Case (March 3, 2009)
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The mother of the victim on the video tape knew Tina Allen, the girlfriend of Chester Arthur StilesLas Vegas Sun: Saw Stiles in Girl's Bedroom (February 26, 2009)
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The mother of the two-year-old victim lived in a Las Vegas apartment with Allen's daughter, Stephani Allen, in 2003Las Vegas Sun: Saw Stiles in Girl's Bedroom (February 26, 2009)
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A second, older victim(6 years old) was assaulted in her own bedroomLas Vegas Sun: Saw Stiles in Girl's Bedroom (February 26, 2009)
