Paul Preece Jr., the 51-year-old winner of Netflix's 'Outlast' season one, was arrested in Knox County, Tennessee, on March 6, 2026. He faces charges of rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, and attempted rape of a child, according to jail records obtained by TMZ. The arrest stemmed from a capias warrant, with no further details on the allegations released publicly.
Hold onto your survival kits, darlings, because the tea from Netflix's wilderness is getting icy. Paul Preece Jr., that rugged 51-year-old who outlasted the Alaskan wild to snag the $1 million prize in season one back in 2023, has landed in hot water. Per TMZ, he was nabbed in Knox County, Tennessee, on March 6, 2026, and slapped with serious charges: rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, and attempted rape of a child.
The bust came via a capias warrant—think court-ordered for skipping appearances or bond issues—leaving him cooling his heels in Knox County Jail on a hefty $150,000 bond, as reported by WVLT8. Details on the allegations? Zilch so far, sources say. Post-show, Paul even launched a podcast called 'Between The Horns,' chatting up his fellow castmates, but we reached out for comment and... crickets.
For the uninitiated, 'Outlast' drops 16 solo survivalists into Alaska's brutal backcountry, where they must team up or tap out for a shot at the cash. Paul triumphed with his Charlie Camp crew, Seth Lueker and Nick Radner, splitting the winnings three ways. This story's still simmering—will the full saga spill soon, or is it buried deeper than a bear den?
