The first champion of Netflix’s survival phenomenon Outlast now stands charged with the most serious crimes imaginable, a development that instantly jeopardizes the show’s acclaimed format and forces a painful reckoning for fans who celebrated grit and teamwork just two years ago.
The actor and survivalist Paul Preece Jr., celebrated as the victor of Outlast’s inaugural 2023 season, was arrested on March 6, 2026, in Tennessee on multiple felony charges, including the rape of a child. Knox County jail records confirm the charges—rape of a child,
