,[object Object],, the father of billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, according to police and court records, personal correspondence, testimony from social workers, and interviews with family members. The earliest accusation dates back to 1993 when a four-year-old stepdaughter reported inappropriate touching by ,Errol Musk,. These allegations have caused significant discord within the Musk family, contributing to Elon Musk’s long-standing estrangement from his father. Despite multiple investigations, ,Errol Musk,, now 79, has not been convicted of any crime based on these allegations.

Over the years, more family members have come forward with accusations involving ,Errol Musk,, including his daughters and a stepson. In 2023, social workers and relatives intervened again after allegations of abuse involving a five-year-old son. The claims have deeply affected the Musk family, with some relatives reaching out to Elon Musk for help. A family member sent Elon a detailed letter urgently seeking his guidance and support due to the suffering of the children involved. Elon Musk has provided financial support to his former stepmother and stepsiblings, including monthly payments, aiming to keep them away from ,Errol Musk,’s influence by relocating them to California.

Elon Musk has publicly described his father as a "terrible human being" and has spoken of the psychological torment caused by living with him. He has acknowledged the difficult relationship and the serious nature of the accusations. While Elon Musk has occasionally offered help, such as paying for rehabilitation for family members, he has generally refrained from direct legal involvement in matters related to his father. ,Errol Musk, has denied all allegations, calling them "false and nonsense," and has claimed that family members fabricated the accusations to discredit him. He asserts that he maintains a good relationship with Elon despite the public estrangement.

The allegations against ,Errol Musk, have cast a shadow on the Musk family, intertwining with Elon Musk’s public and private life. The ongoing investigations, conflicting family accounts, and the decades-spanning nature of the claims reflect a deeply complex and painful family dynamic. Elon Musk’s approach has centered on supporting his stepfamily financially and emotionally while keeping them as far as possible from his father. The lasting impact of these allegations continues to reverberate within the Musk family, highlighting the challenges of managing family trauma amid high public exposure.