Photos have surfaced showing the disarray of actor Timothy Busfield‘s cabin in the Catskills, New York, following a recent FBI raid. The property, described by his wife, Melissa Gilbert, as “stinky” and “sad,” was searched by federal agents and US Marshals as part of an investigation related to serious allegations against the 68-year-old actor. Busfield was arrested earlier this month in New Mexico on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse.
Details surrounding the allegations have intensified since Busfield voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement. Additional claims have emerged, including accusations stemming from incidents in 1997 and 2001, involving a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, respectively. Busfield has denied all allegations, asserting that they are “all lies.” He is currently being held without bond, with a hearing scheduled for January 20, 2024.
Raid and Property Condition
The FBI raid on Busfield’s Catskills home involved ten heavily armed officers from the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. However, by the time the raid occurred, Busfield was already in custody in New Mexico. In the aftermath of the raid, images of the cabin have resurfaced, depicting its condition prior to the couple’s purchase.
Busfield and Gilbert acquired the property, which encompasses 14 acres, in 2018 for $98,000. In an interview with Next Avenue, Gilbert described the cabin as being in a state of disrepair, filled with remnants of the previous owners, including rotting deer heads, pornographic materials, and even bottles of holy water.
“When we walked in the front door — I’ve smelled musty places, but I’ve never smelled anything like the smell that came from this house,” she recounted. Gilbert noted that the overwhelming odor added to the overall dismal atmosphere of the cabin. She expressed how the house appeared to carry a heavy burden, saying it looked “sort of sad.”
Transformations and Challenges
Prior to moving in, Busfield and Gilbert faced the task of clearing out the previous owners’ belongings. Gilbert recalled finding “boxes of cereal in the pantry, shampoo and bars of soap in the shower, and rotting deer heads on the walls.” The couple also discovered hidden bottles of alcohol, humorously remarking on the juxtaposition with the holy water.
Despite its initial state, Gilbert highlighted the transformation of the cabin over time. As they invested effort into renovations, they began to appreciate the property more. They ultimately moved into the cabin for the Christmas season in 2019 and enjoyed their time there until Busfield’s recent arrest.
The ongoing legal situation surrounding Busfield remains serious, with multiple allegations casting a shadow over his career and personal life. As the community watches closely, the future of both Busfield and the once-neglected cabin continues to unfold.
