Thomas Markle Sr. Investigated in Philippines Over Child Abuse Images Found by Son
Thomas Markle Jr. says he discovered hundreds of child sex abuse images at his father’s Cebu home and reported him to authorities.
KEY POINTS
- Thomas Markle Sr. is under investigation in the Philippines over child abuse images
- His son Thomas Markle Jr. says he found hundreds of images in four boxes at the Cebu home
- The material reportedly included a 15-minute video of girls younger than 11
- Thomas Jr. reported the discovery to U.S. authorities on July 10 and to Philippine police
- Meghan’s half-sister Samantha denies the allegations and says the story is invented
Thomas Markle Sr., 82, is under investigation by Philippine police over an alleged hoard of child sex abuse images and videos found at his home in Cebu. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., 60, reported him to authorities after discovering the material.
Thomas Jr. said he found “hundreds, if not thousands” of abuse images and videos in four large cardboard boxes belonging to his father. Among the material was a 15-minute video of young girls appearing younger than 11 performing sex acts, alongside still pictures of scantily clad children.
“When I found this material I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad.”
The discovery reportedly happened over the summer while Thomas Jr. was searching for a spare mobile phone for his Filipino girlfriend. One image appeared to show a laptop screen in a room he recognized from his father’s former home in Rosarito, Mexico.
Thomas Sr. had been flown back to the United States in May after a stroke and blood clot led to the amputation of his left leg. Thomas Jr. reported the discovery to the FBI tip line, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Pennsylvania state police on July 10.
Filipino police have launched an investigation and are preparing to seize the evidence. Meghan Markle’s side has said the allegations explain why she has had nothing to do with her father since 2018.
Meghan’s half-sister Samantha called the allegations “all lies,” claiming Thomas Jr. invented the story to make money and suggesting their father may have been framed. The Daily Mail has contacted the Sussexes for comment.
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