Former Wesleyan Student Charged with Bathroom Voyeurism

19-year-old accused of secretly recording dozens of women on campus

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:34am

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A 19-year-old former Wesleyan University student has been arrested and charged with 31 counts of voyeurism for allegedly secretly recording multiple women in campus dormitory bathrooms between September and October 2025. Police have identified 19 female victims, mostly Wesleyan students, and believe there may be additional unidentified victims.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious breach of privacy and violation of trust when students are secretly recorded in private spaces on a university campus. It raises concerns about campus safety, the need for stronger security measures, and the long-term impacts on victims of such invasive crimes.

The details

According to the Middletown Police Department, detectives determined that 19-year-old Samuel Schumann of Brooklyn, New York secretly recorded the female victims in on-campus dormitory bathrooms over a two-month period. Schumann was a Wesleyan student at the time of the alleged incidents. Police searched for Schumann for around two months before he turned himself in.

  • The alleged incidents occurred between September and October 2025.
  • Schumann was arrested and charged in April 2026.

The players

Samuel Schumann

A 19-year-old former Wesleyan University student from Brooklyn, New York who has been charged with 31 counts of voyeurism for allegedly secretly recording multiple women in campus dormitory bathrooms.

Middletown Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the alleged incidents and identified Schumann as the suspect.

Wesleyan University

The private liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut where the alleged incidents took place while Schumann was a student.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone who believes they might have been a victim of Schumann is asked to call Det. Cody Harlow at 860-638-4134.”

— Detective Cody Harlow, Middletown Police Department

What’s next

Police are still investigating the case and believe there may be additional unidentified victims. Schumann is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This disturbing case of campus voyeurism underscores the need for universities to prioritize student safety and privacy, with robust security measures and clear protocols for responding to such violations. It also highlights the lasting trauma experienced by victims of these invasive crimes.