A Florida father was caught on camera defending his 23-year-old “predator” daughter after she was accused of preying on and sexually abusing middle school boys, telling police he was actually the victim. Newly released body camera video reveals what he claimed to have been.
Alyssa Zinger, a Tampa resident, was arrested in November on multiple sex crime charges after a police officer allegedly falsely identified herself as a 14-year-old girl to meet young people online, police said at the time. .
Body camera footage shows that when police first showed up at her parents' home to seize her devices, her father tried to claim that she had been misused. Obtained by law and crime.
“She messed up with the wrong kid, even though he was much younger,” the father can be heard telling officers in the video.
“She's never been in trouble in her life, only met one kid and that kid was young. That's why we're in this situation. She had never been in trouble in her life until she met him – and this kid is like a madman.
“Like I said, my daughter has never been in trouble in her life. This kid is 14 years old, he's got girls in his house and he's filming videos, he's making porn at 14 years old.” continued the father. “My daughter is 22 years old, but she was a virgin until she was 21.”
At one point, the father told police that his “beautiful young daughter” had “a lot of issues” and “mental issues.”
Zinger, who was later taken into custody, was eventually accused of having at least 30 sex acts with at least one middle school student between the ages of 12 and 15, as well as sending explicit videos to several others.
She allegedly communicated with the victim on Snapchat, police said.
At the time of his arrest, Tampa Police Chief Lee Varcoe described Zinger as a “predator” and said there could be more victims.
“It's disturbing and disturbing to see adults taking advantage of and preying on children,” he said.
“We encourage anyone who may be a victim of Ginger's disease to come forward. Tampa Police Department is here to support you and prevent predators like Ginger from causing further harm to you or others.” I guarantee it.”
