Woman arrested after having sex with 11-year old son of a family friend

A 35-year-old woman Sarah Beth Hopkins, from Salem,has been charged with 20 counts of rape and sodomy after she allegedly had an eight-month sexual relationship with an 11-year-old boy.

The boy, now 12, confessed to his mother he had been sexually active with Hopkins for the last eight months.

The family lived at the same apartment complex as Hopkins – who was seen as a trusted family friend – until about two weeks ago.

The mother became suspicious of their close friendship and the amount of time they spent together.

The abuse is thought to have taken place at her apartment and while they were out on long walks together.

Police believe there may be more victims.

When questioned by the deputy, Hopkins is believed to have admitted she and the victim had been sexually active but said she hadn’t threatened the victim or given him anything in return for sex.

Her bail was set at $1million.

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