During his time posing as a student, Scheich attended two high schools for a total of 54 days between October 2022 and May 2023, while engaging with girls through social media and texting.

To enroll in schools, he used false documents, including a fraudulent birth certificate and high school transcript.

Zachary Scheich, a 26-year-old man, impersonated a high school student named 'Zach Hess' at Lincoln Northwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, during the fall semester of 2022.

As a result of his actions, Scheich was sentenced to 85 to 120 years in prison for charges including sexual assault, child enticement, and generating sexually explicit images of children.

Additionally, Angela Navarro, a 23-year-old woman, faces criminal impersonation charges related to the case and has pleaded not guilty, claiming she was manipulated by Scheich.

Scheich exploited and sexually assaulted over a dozen girls, some as young as 13, during this period.

In response to the incident, Lincoln Public Schools reiterated their commitment to supporting the victims and conducting staff training.

He later reappeared at Lincoln Southeast High School, where he had previously graduated in 2015.

Concerns raised by parents about Scheich led to an investigation, which uncovered sexually explicit messages and images on his phone.

His sentence followed a plea deal that reduced felony counts against him from 15 to five, making him eligible for parole in 40 years.

Lancaster District Judge Darla S. Ideus emphasized that the long sentence was due to the number of victims and the significant impact of Scheich's crimes on their lives.

Victim impact statements revealed that the girls experienced shame, anxiety, and a loss of trust, severely affecting their sense of safety at school.