Houston Man With Asperger's Sent Packages To Girls Around The US

HOUSTON, TX — The person who allegedly mailed unsolicited packages to girls in multiple states across the country has been identified as a Houston man with Asperger's syndrome, and authorities say he doesn't pose a threat.

The FBI and Harris County Sheriff's Office say the man did not commit a crime, and they don't see the 42-year-old man as any harm.

"Our investigators are aware of this situation, and are monitoring it. However, at this time, we are unaware of any evidence that a crime has been committed," the sheriff's office told KHOU 11 News on Tuesday. "We would urge anyone to come forward if they have evidence that this individual sent a child sexually explicit communications, or committed an overt sexual act with a child, or interfered with a legal guardian’s custody of a child."

WebMD.com describes Asperger's as a developmental disorder that makes it very hard to interact with other people or make friends because that person is socially awkward. It goes on to say that it's similar to autism in that they may have poor social skills, prefer a routine and not like change. But unlike autism, children with Asperger's syndrome usually start to talk before 2 years of age, when speech normally starts to develop.

The man's father said in the KHOU report that his son has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old, although he's 42, and "genuinely thought he was making friends" with the girls he sent packages to.

Girls began receiving packages at their schools in Alabama, South Carolina and Virginia, thus throwing up red flags of a possible multi-state predator. He often sent food and a letter signed, "Atur Bhuck of Santa Fe, NM," Alabama officials stated.

In one letter, the man said he was a 14-year-old who was a victim of bullying, saying bullies use to throw balls at him. He asked the girl to respond at two different email addresses, which authorities linked back to Houston.

The FBI said at least 50 more "visitor's packages" for New Jersey were ordered from the email account in Houston.

Also according to the report, prosecutors said the IP address has appeared on websites discussing girls' underwear and what music to listen to "when he visits his pen pal in Phenix City."

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