Timothy Busfield Missing Amidst Child Abuse Allegations on 'The Cleaning Lady' Set

Allegations Against Timothy Busfield

• 🎬 Actor and director Timothy Busfield is reportedly missing for three days after an arrest warrant was issued for alleged child sex abuse.
• ⚠️ The warrant, issued by the Albuquerque Police Department, lists two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.
• 🎯 The victims are identified as 11-year-old twin brothers who were child actors on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The investigation began in November 2024 after a report from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
• 📄 A new report filed by the boys' mother in October 2025, with additional information, led to the arrest warrant.
• 🗣️ The mother alleged that Busfield groomed and sexually abused her children, telling them to call him "Uncle Tim."
• 📱 It was noted that iPads for monitoring child actors were removed from set after Busfield joined as director in 2022.

Busfield's Response and Discussion

• ❓ Busfield reportedly told police he "probably tickled the boys," describing the set as a "playful environment."
• ⚖️ He suggested the allegations might be revenge from the boys' mother after the children were terminated from the show.
• 💬 Hosts express disgust and concern, noting the seriousness of the allegations and the danger posed by individuals in positions of power.
• 💡 The discussion emphasizes that what is done in the dark often comes to light and that those accused of such crimes belong in prison.