Doctor’s Secret Life Unveiled: Hidden Camera Reveals Abuse and Murder Plot
Dr. Justin Rutherford, a respected physician in the Pennsylvania community, has been sentenced to a minimum of 26 years and ten months following a conviction that included sexual abuse of his stepson and another minor, as well as a separate charge for arranging the murder of his stepson. The case came to light after a hidden camera, planted by Rutherford himself in his family bathroom, was discovered during an investigation sparked by a teenage friend’s tip-off. This camera recorded private moments over the years, which exposed a dark chapter of his life. The camera, which was disguised as a phone charger, was initially a tool for voyeurism, but eventually became the catalyst for an investigation that led to Rutherford’s conviction.
Rutherford is currently serving his sentence at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, where he was captured after fleeing to Europe. While awaiting trial, he attempted to orchestrate the murder of his stepson. The motive behind this plan remains unclear, but the arrest and subsequent conviction have highlighted the severity of his crimes. The case has been the focus of a true-crime docuseries called