Elon Musk’s father Errol hit with disturbing allegations of child and stepchild abuse

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech innovator Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his offspring and stepchildren since 1993, as per the report by The New York Times on Tuesday. The report indicated that these allegations may describe why Elon Musk, who briefly acted as an adviser to the second Trump administration, rarely mentions his father. Family members have reportedly gone out for help, initiating Elon to occasionally step in.

Errol Musk Dismiss the Claims

Errol Musk dismissed the claims, citing the publication as “nonsense” and “false.” The Times, referencing personal letters, emails, and interviews with family members, mentioned that Errol Musk, who has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married three times, “maintains a powerful grip over much of the family.” Elon Musk did not respond to requests for comment from the outlet.

Details of Alleged Sexual Abuse

As per the report, court documents, personal correspondence, social workers’ cites, and family interviews suggest that the previous allegation against Errol Musk dates back to 1993, when a four-year-old stepdaughter reportedly said to relatives he had touched her at the family residence. Approximately ten years later, the same stepdaughter mentioned that she caught him sniffing her soiled underwear. The Times also cited the allegations from relatives in regard to the abuse of two daughters and a stepson.

Law Enforcement Investigations

Three different law enforcement investigations were reportedly opened, with two concluding without action and the status of the third being uncertain. Errol Musk said to the Times, “There was no evidence because this is nonsense,” also adding, “the reports are false.” He also accused relatives of “putting the children up to say false things” and making an effort to extort Elon Musk, his eldest son.

Elon Musk’s Reflections on His Father

Elon Musk has occasionally remarked on his challenging relationship with his father. In a 2017 Rolling Stone interview, he cited Errol had done “almost every evil thing you could possibly think of.” Musk recalled living with his father at age 10 while his younger siblings, Kimbal and Tosca, lived with their mother. “I felt sorry for my father, because my mother had all three kids. He seemed very sad and lonely by himself. So I thought, ‘I can be company,’” he mentioned.

He also added, “I didn’t really understand at the time what kind of person he was … It was not a good idea,” and again commented, “My dad will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil. He will plan evil.”

FAQs:

Q1. Who is Errol Musk?
Errol Musk is a South African engineer and entrepreneur. He is the father of Elon Musk and has at least nine children and stepchildren.

Q2. What allegations have been made against Errol Musk?
He has been accused of sexually mistreating five of his children and stepchildren since 1993. He has dismissed all the allegations.