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Kimberly M. Page lived just a few doors down from her friend. She was described as a "good mother" and a "good neighbor". And yet Page, the mother of three, is charged with 12 counts of sexual battery and faces the possibility of life in prison. Her victim is a 14 year old boy, whose mother was such good friends with Page that she had a hard time believing what her son was telling her about the sexual relationship between him and Page. Thankfully, he was able to convince his mother, and to record telephone conversations between himself and Page. "(She) tells him that she loves him, tells him that she wants to be with him again sexually, so she does, in her own words, just confirm everything that he had told us," said Barbara Matthews, of the Cocoa Police Department. Police said Page would help the victim climb through his window at night, which is only a few doors away from hers, and arranged for the alleged sexual battery to occur in several places, incl...

Children with last names starting with L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y and Z in the eighth grade of Apopka Middle school where selected to be "Jews". They where issued five pointed yellow stars, forced to stand in the back of the class, and sent to the end of the lunch line by administrators. Those students lucky enough to not have a "damned" first letter of their last name, where "privileged"- they where able to go to the front of the line. Teaching our children about history is an incredibly important task. And as today's children may be more interested in learning the moves to their favorite video game, or searching for the latest released MP3's, it can be difficult to lure their attention to things such as the Holocaust. However, there have to be more effective means by which to teach them than the way that Apopka Middle School students where educated on the Holocaust. No child should be sent home in tears because they "were a Jew". It...

The Duke Lacrosse rape investigation has taken a turn or two in the last few days. Reports are showing that a second home was searched in connection with the March 13th rape, and more homes are expected to be searched. District Attorney Mike Nifong said Tuesday that police have searched a second house in connection with the Duke lacrosse case, and that additional searches "quite likely" would follow. Nifong said the latest search was at a house occupied by two members of the Duke lacrosse team. He declined to say what officers were looking for. Those details, along with an inventory of any evidence that was seized, will be outlined in the search warrant and accompanying paperwork, which by law must be returned to the county Magistrate's Office by today. Another turn in the case came when LE took DNA samples from 46 Duke State Lacrosse players, hoping to be able to find matches to the DNA found on the victim. Most interesting it seems is that the 911 calls have been relea...

I was over at basil's blog this morning, doing my usual "checkin what's up at basil's place" thing when I seen the "White Trash Wednesday" post he had up. Now, usually I won't do a meme, I've only done one in all this time, but this one didn't seem so bad. Plus- it IS WTW, so what better way to celebrate it than to tell you I'm not one of them. After doing the meme, which is actually a test on just how white trash a person it- I'm happy to tell you... I am sooo not white trash. I am 19% White Trash. I, my friend, have class. I am so not white trash. . I am more than likely Democrat, and my place is neat, and there is a good chance I may never drink wine from a box. Take the White Trash Test @ FualiDotCom I think I lost points for smoking, having a tattoo, and liking George Bush. For other WTW posts, stop by the following places: Agent Bedhead And Rightly So! Area417 BOBO BLOGGER Cranky Neocon Dangerous Logic Feisty Republican Whore HE...

UPDATE: Live blogging the May 3rd Show here ... your comments welcome. Quiz time! What do the following men have in common? Joshua L. Tuttle – Franklin, Ohio Nicholas L. Bailey – Grove City, Ohio Jason F. Schoeppner – Columbus, Ohio Nathan E. Downhour – Montpelier, Indiana Robb E. Kline – Toledo, Ohio Timothy E. Isaac – Reynoldsburg, Ohio James M. Rutherford – Mainville, Ohio Ronnell D. Stephens – Ft. Wayne, Indiana Alonzo H. Wade – Greenfield, Ohio Davut Ozkan – Euclid, Ohio Mahadevaswamy A. Chandrashekaraiah – Lexington, Kentucky John W. Frantz – West Milton, Ohio Jay W. Reffner – Findlay, Ohio Kenneth J. Brinkman – Kettering, Ohio Jeffrey D. Stacy – Lebanon, Ohio Roger W. Burmmitt – Defiance, Ohio Kevin T. Westerbeck – New Lebanon, Ohio Let me give you a hint- you won't find their names on any sex offender list- at least not yet. These 17 men are the most recent internet predators to be rounded up by Perverted Justice and local law enforcement. One by one, the 17 men appeared Mo...

The page that once gave the roster for the Duke State Lacrosse team now has been replaced with the following notation: Physical coercion and sexual assault are unacceptable in any setting and have no place at Duke. The criminal allegations against three members of our men’s lacrosse team, if verified, will warrant very serious penalties. - CONTINUE For those who don't follow sports, a small explanation may be in order, so let me back up just a bit. Some Duke lacrosse players reportedly hired two exotic dancers from an escort service to dance at a house party earlier in March. One of the women says three men raped, strangled and robbed her. In response, Duke forfeited two games because of the house party and confirmed reports of underage drinking , and police are actively investigating the charges that three players raped one of the entertainers. However, on Sunday a group of protesters formed in order to show their support to the victims, and to victims in general- demanding that ...

Some people just come from good families- other almost seem to have resulted from inbreeding with the devil. Allegan Michigan - Investigators recovered 8,000 digital images of child pornography from a two-family home in Allegan County where authorities suspect children may have been sexually abused. A 56-year-old man, his 26-year-old son and a 73-year-old man from the other family have been charged in the case, The Grand Rapids Press reported Saturday. "It appears from what we know that there's been generations of abuse," said Margaret Zuzich-Bakker, Allegan County's chief assistant prosecutor. Seven children ranging in age from 9 months to 8 years lived in the home near Allegan, the newspaper said. They have been removed from the home, and prosecutors are trying to terminate parental rights. Three generations of complete perverts- I bet their mothers are turning in their graves. Categories: molesters , predators ,

Never in my life will I be able to understand how a woman can sexually abuse a child. I'm not talking about the 20 something teacher who has sex with her 15 year old student- I'm talking about the deviant pervert who molestes a little child. Phyllis Gayle Riedle is sick. Not the kind of sick were she needs medical treatment, but the demented sick were she needs to spend her life behind bars. Wednesday afternoon, 48-year-old Phyllis Gayle Riedle of Runaway Bay turned herself in to the Wise County Sheriff’s Department after an arrest warrant was issued for aggravated sexual assault of a child. She was jailed and her bail was set at $150,000. Walker said Riedle admitted to sexually assaulting an 18-month-old girl. Investigators have also discovered evidence of a second victim, a 7-year-old female cousin of the 18-month-old girl. Walker said that nude photos, believed to be of the 7-year-old, were found during a child pornography investigation into Riedle’s brother, Kevin Dean Ried...

The Union Leader (NH) is calling for a restoring of a provision that allowed prosecutors to seek minimum sentences of 25 years for a first offense of aggravated felonious sexual assault. At the root of the story is the fact that a thief convicted of stealing (a huge amount of money but still it was stealing) received incredibly more jail time than did numerous child molesters and rapist. It even points to one such story in which the predator was sentenced to 12 years, released after three and then convicted again of sexual abuse. Union Leader - Thievery or child rape: Guess which is considered worse in NH? - Friday, Mar. 24, 2006 Categories: molesters , predators

The Washington post has a story about some numb nut who is lobbing against stronger sex offender bills in Maryland. Although Brian Denton doesn't appear to be one of the child raping monsters he defends, he has decided to fight a proposed bill that would ban rapist and child molesters from school grounds, and that would call for tough minimum sentencing. I read the story a few times- but found it completely lacking on presenting any evidence that this man is anything other than a complete idiot. "The problem I'm facing is that this is such an emotional issue," Denton said. "I mean, no one's for sex offenders. And I understand the politicians here are trying to protect the public. We just want it done in a sensible way." I'm not sure what he would define as "sensible", because to me the most sensible thing would be to lock them creeps up for the rest of their natural life. The team members questioned whether the technology exists to make GPS...

In light of the fact that it's the weekend, and I need at least one day of rest- I have nothing for you today. However, that doesn't mean there is nothing to read- so here ya go; Riehl World View has a entry on a MySpace crime scene . Don Surber is doing the best of Sunday post. Stop the ACLU is sharing news of Abdul Rhamin being released Beyond Frazzeled is taking a break . Merri Musings explains why some people just shouldn't be parents . ( I know I don't link her half as much as I should- but she's one of my favorite bloggers. News of Doom suffers a tragic loss at the hands of a drunk driver . Hyscience has a entry up about how illegal aliens were caught... and then released . Have a good day reading, and see you Monday! Categories: bloggers

(If you can read this- it doesn't pertain to you.) Tonight I went out to pick up a few things at the story. As everyone was waiting for me outside- I was in a bit of a hurry. Sadly, I got behind YOU in line. Now, I am having to write this post just for you, and those like you who clearly need the advice. If you must break the law and enter my country illegally- please do us all a favor and at least take the time to learn two words. That's all I am asking. Learn two English words. It's not that hard. I promise. Years ago, and well even yesterday I would have demanded that you learn the whole English language- but this is a kinder gentler me. And I just want you to learn two. It's not really to benefit me. It's to help out the poor 16 year old girl at the register, who has not ever heard anyone with even a southern accent- let alone a complete foreigner- talk. You see, when the girl behind the register attempts to scan something at nine o'clock at night, and it do...

The sex offender who was released by an idiot judge after being sentenced to 30 years by a jury of his peers, has been arrested. Much to my happiness. And most likely to the irritation of this nut case defense lawyer who seems to have a desire to annoy the living hell out of me by attempting to look as if he knows anything worth wasting bloggers server space on. . A man who received a suspended sentence after being convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl was arrested Friday on a complaint of violating the sex offender act. Gregory Lynn Bryant, 38, was convicted in November of rape. The jury voted for a 30-year prison sentence but Pawnee County District Judge Jefferson Sellers suspended the sentence this month. Friday afternoon, Pawnee County Sheriff Roger Price arrested Bryant on a complaint that he did not notify authorities of moving to a mobile home in Stillwater. State law says offenders must notify authorities in writing no less than three business days before moving, Price said. ...

Jerry Rangel- here and here - is a convicted sex offender. In previous posts on about him, you'll find that he was charged in 2005 with assault with a deadly weapon, for threatening and assaulting his girlfriend when she attempted to leave him. You'll also find that he is charged in the brutal rape of a 13 month old child. What you won't find is any news report mentioning both the recent rape charges, and the 2005 assault charges. Despite the fact that had Rangel been held in jail until his court appearance for the 2005 charges, he would not have been free to rape a toddler. The rape of this child is just another travesty that could have been prevent- as I pointed out in the second linked entry. And yet- the media has failed to mention this. One might say that the media just hasn't made the connection between the Rangel who held a knife on his girlfriend, and the Rangel who left a 13 month old girl with a broken leg, bruising, and a torn vagina. Well, sadly the media h...

I found one story I was going to write about, while still working on two previous stories that need updates. Because I lack the time to make all the posts I should tonight- I'm cheating. Below are the links and a bit of info on each case. Not the way I usually do things around here... but I'm overwhelmed with perverts tonight. Girls allegedly raped Joseph Hanley, 28, of 7 Spruce Drive, appeared Tuesday in Portsmouth District Court, where Judge Sawako Gardner entered no plea on his behalf, because the local court does not accept pleas for felony cases. Currently held in the Rockingham County House of Corrections on $100,000 cash bail, Hanley was represented by public defender Stephanie Hausman. Child rape charges are added Joseph W. Hanley, 29, of 7 Spruce Drive, was charged Monday with two counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. This is an addition to the four sexual assault counts he was charged with Feb. 17. Three Charged In Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Case Two men ac...

This Post Sticky... If any of you have been paying attention- you should know that the Larry King of bloggers has been running around interviewing bloggers. Well, a while back I signed up- because really what harm could it do? So this week Basil, of Basil's Blog will be collecting questions from other bloggers, and readers (friend and foe alike). If there's ever been something you wanted to ask- this is the time to do it. For information on how you can submit questions, or to find out how you too can be interviewed- please click here . You only have a week to get over there, so just do it now. Points will be awarded for those that submit questions. *Points not valid on any purchase, but may be redeemed for links, or special mention. Categories: bloggers , internet , Misc ,

He received $167.90 to serve on the jury. It couldn't have been an easy case to listen to. Hearing of how a 13 year old was raped by a 38 year old man who had befriended the family, it'd be enough to make most people turn in repulsion. But the juror did what he was suppose to, and long with the 11 other people who sat by his side- he found the defendant guilty. Believing that the child, who had come from a broken home- a mother battling drugs and a father who wasn't there- deserved justice, the 12 people performed their moral, ethical and judicial duty and sentenced Gregory Bryant to 30 years in prison. One would think that Bruse Funkhouser had earned that $167.90. Perhaps it would cover a small portion of the income that he lost while serving his duty to the courts. Perhaps it would just give him a little extra change in his pocket. So, you might wonder what would cause Funkhouser to return the check to the court house... Members of a Pawnee County jury are upset a judge g...

Not that it really deserves a post of it's own- but you can now receive new entries on here- in your email . Nice huh? Categories: internet , bloggers

I know, the title is just everyone's nightmare right? Well, it seems that another pervert has done the unthinkable and come up with a scheme to lure young girls into him home. This is one of the most disturbing "plans" I've heard of... Dondi Dean Duehmig moved and police found out because of concerned employees at an Angola elementary school. They say Duehmig came there, trying to invite students to a slumber party. On March 9th, 2006 Duehmig came to Hendry Park Elementary. He was trying to get information in the school bulletin about a slumber party at his home near pleasant lake. He told officials his daughter was moving there and he wanted to help her make friends. Officials didn't buy his story. Instead they told Duehmig to leave and called police. But Duehmig didn't stop there. He then went to the Herald-Republican newspaper trying to get the same slumber party story in print. Once again no one believed him. Newspaper employees also called ...

I know that sexual offender treatment programs are the "in" thing right now- they're the politically correct way to deal deviant monsters who rape, molest, or engage in child pornography. Sadly, they are also the way to ensure that these sick lil' monkeys are released into the public- and able to again engage in these lewd actions. It's just "wrong" to not attempt to rehabilitate these sickos. After all- they only molested a child, raped a woman- etc. But, still I have to wonder what went through the mind of Judge Edward Cashman, and through the minds of other "soft on sex criminals" judges in Vermont when they read the mornings paper. A Burlington man has been sentenced in connection with his latest child molestation charge, his third new sex charge since he completed sex offender treatment. I know, you're scratching your head... THREE charges since completing sex offender treatment. So much for Vermont's treatment program being the ...

Every week, crime bloggers get together to share their best posts of the week. And every week, some lucky crime blogger reads through them, puts them together, and presents them to you. This week, Tina from Randomized Drivel was great enough to hold this weeks edition of the Carnival of The True Crime Blogs...go...read...now... Randomized Drivel: Carnival of the True Crime Blogs XVI Categories: internet , bloggers

The 29 year old Joseph Renanderis a former day care owner- charged with molesting at least four children under the age of 10 who attended the day care center. The charges stem from an investigation following a report made by one of the children. The girl told police the man took provocative photos of her wearing a red bikini and handcuffs. I'm so completely sick of hearing about these sick demented freaks- and I'm sorry, it may sound a little harsh but can't we just take them out back and shot them? Not you know to kill them or anything, but just perhaps to remove some unneeded items from their body. I'm sorry, that's just my irritation talking. I wouldn't want any harm to come to these sick monkeys on this side of the jail cell anyway. No need for innocent people to become criminals over this. After all, I've heard that convicts are rather "friendly" to these sorts of people. Renander operated day-care centers in Golden and Lakewood and faces mor...

In a case that has had national media attention, an end to the case seems closer at hand. Michael and Sharen Gravelle adopted eleven special needs children, and then subjected the children to sub standard living conditions. The children were removed after the children were found to be sleeping in "cages"- wooded structures framed in with doors to kept the children from getting out of bed. The Gravelles has testified that the cages were used to protect the children, and that they in no way harmed the kids- however few bought the story. Yestday, the judge in the custody case made a ruling: A Huron County judge said today that evidence showed there was a good chance the couple would do it again, and he ordered that the county immediately begin seeking new adoptions. The Gravelles have denied mistreating the children, and their attorney says they love them and want them back. But Huron County Prosecutor Russ Leffler says today's ruling is in the best interest of the kids. The...

Dan over at Riehl World View is reporting that Debra Lafave's Plea Agreement Rejected . Hum... couldn't be any happier. FoxNews has the judge saying the following: "Accepting the proposed plea agreement would likewise send the message that if enough publicity is generated, and the media's interest continues long enough, and because of that interest the victim does not wish to testify, a defendant can avoid an appropriate sentence," Stancil wrote in his decision. For once, a judge with a brain- perhaps he should give pointers to the Cashman's of the world. However, as great as it is that the judge has stood up on the side of the law- what the local prosecutors have done is beyond inexcusable: WESH 2 News has learned that local prosecutors are dropping the charges against Debra LaFave, the school teacher accused of having sex with her 14-year-old student. The decision comes only hours after a Marion County judge rejected a second plea deal in the case. Sources...

Over the course of writing "Lost In Lima Ohio", I've had a few chances to write about my hometown. Mostly though, I just blog from here- rather than about life here. Yeah, once in a while, I might pain you with reading something personal- like my feelings on the local elections, or about the casino that may come to town, but I try to stay away from writing about it on a regular basis. I love this dysfunctional little community, which is why I try to hide all the craziness that happens here from you- the readers. I've never been ashamed of being here, I mean look up there at the title- I flaunt the fact that I am here. Yet, still I want to shield the image of the town by hiding the sad truth from the rest of you. I was sure I'd kept the insanity of Lima, and it's surrounding areas a well hidden secret... until tonight. Police accused a northwest Ohio woman of biting off a man's tongue. Chad Ringo, 29, remained in intensive care Monday at St. Rita's Medi...

Readers might recall that I recently wrote an entry on Jerry Rangel - a sex offender charged with raping a 13 month old child that was left in his care. The injuries suffered at the hands of this deviant are unexcusable, no one should have to suffer like this, least of all a innocent little child. Doctors said the child suffered multiple skull fractures, a broken left leg, a torn vagina and bruising on her head, legs and hands. She was hospitalized for a week before being released to a foster family near Scott & White Hospital in Temple. This is one of those stories that leave so many of us wondering just what could have been done to prevent this, and just who could have stopped it. Sadly, it's also one of those cases where there was plenty of warning that this was a dangerous man, and plenty of people who could have acted to prevent this. A little history on Rangel only proves the case that this did not need to happen, there was ample opportunity to stop this monster. In 1996,...

It takes a special type of woman to join the military. The hardships that they face, although different at time from those that the men in uniform may face- are no less intense, no less challenging. A woman in the military must be able courageous, and determined- and most importantly have a inner strength beyond anything most women can even imagine. Knowing even a little of what our women in the military deal with daily, and the incredible bravery they have- one has to wonder just how it is that so many are being silenced. These are not weak women, and yet... With striking regularity, sexual-assault charges at the U.S. Naval Academy are dismissed without trial and the suspects are instead expelled from school, according to an analysis of hundreds of pages of Navy documents. Of 56 midshipmen accused of sexual assault since 1998, two have been convicted, and one of those was in a civilian court, a review by The Washington Post of Navy incident reports, case summaries and data released by...

Sometimes your humble hostess is a bit forgetful. Sometimes, the daily challenges of trying to get everything done because a bit overwhelming- and despite having the best of attentions... I seem to overlook important things. (This is where my other half would gladly point you to the ever growing pile of laundry downstairs). My point to all of this? A while back I was directed to a wonderful site and I had planned to tell you about it. I had planned to link it here- and suggest you take a few moments to click over to it. I had the best of intentions of doing it... I just for some now forgotten reason didn't get a chance to. Well, the site was mentioned again- and the little light clicked on in my cluttered mind and so here I am. Not doing laundry, and posting the link. Please take a moment to visit Angels that Care . It's filled with links, and information that I am sure you will find helpful and insightful. It's really a great site, with the purpose of saving children from ...

James Robbins knew he was breaking the law when he arrived at the house his uncle had bought. Even the uncle was aware when he purchased the home for Robbins wife and children that Robbins presense there would be in direct violation of an ordinance that prohibits a convicted sex offender from living within the corporate limits of Wapello and from being within two blocks of any school, daycare, city swimming pool, school bus stop, library or city park. They just didn't care. R obbins was convicted in 1998 , and given a 10 year sentence for third–degree sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. His wife defends his position that the city is being unfair: "We can understand you don't want him living here, but why not visit?" Debbie Robbins asked. I am hoping, above and beyond what I normally would that this idiot woman is not the mother of the victim. I can't imagine how any woman would show any support for some monster that gets his kicks molesting children. Thankfully, the...

In another case of a rapist walking out of jail with little time served, a Oklahoma father is questioning why it is that the man who raped his 13 year old daughter is free after only four months. Jurors sentenced 38-year-old Gregory Bryant to 30 years in prison for raping the 13-year-old girl. But Pawnee County District Court Judge Jefferson Sellers said the jury's verdict was a miscarriage of justice, so he suspended Bryant's sentence. A miscarriage of justice? The girl was 13. He was 38. HE RAPED HER. I'd have to say the miscarriage of justice happened when a judge went and overturned the sentence given by the jury and then had the balls to release this rapist. Someone please tell me- just what is going on with judges? Are they just wanting attention from the media and for some odd reason they have decided that the only way to get it is to betray those those come before them as victims of crimes seeking justice? I've tried to find more information on this case, but h...

CASE UPDATE 4/22 The man accused of abducting two 17 year old girls and holding them in a small room under his shed has been captured. Authorities captured a convicted sex offender after a day-long search that involved police officers, bloodhounds and helicopters. The man is wanted in connection with the rape of two teenage girls in an underground room behind his home. As I've watched this story unfold throughout the day- I've been bothered by the fact that this man was deemed dangerous- and yet the judge felt compelled to allow him his freedom. He could have been committed under the civil commitment laws, but as it seems to happen so much recently- a judge opted to give him his freedom. Hinson was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in 1991. Just before his release from prison in 2000, a review committee recommended he be committed indefinitely to a Department of Mental Health facility for treatment, said Trey Walker, a spokesman for the attorney general’s office. But a cir...

CASE UPDATE 4/22 Imagine being 17. Now imagine being taken captive, held in a underground bunker- and assaulted by a convicted sex offender. Officials say Hinson kidnapped two 17-year-old girls, brought the two victims to a space he created under a shed, tied them up, sexually assaulted them and then left them there. Now, go ahead and tell me why these predators should continue to get second chances. Chief Deputy Tom Gainey of the Darlington County Sheriff's Department tells News 10 that the suspect, 48-year-old Kenneth Glenn Hinson, is a registered SC sex offender and lives in Darlington County. I'm not sure how long we'll continue to allow sex offenders to accumulate more victims, before we as a society realise that the only place these deviants belong- is behind bars. I should note for SC readers, that at the time of writing this- Hinson's still not in custody . I know, you're just all aglow with that nice warn feeling of being completely safe right now. UPDATE 4...

It was the story that captivated New York, and many other places. When the four year old girl was found wondering on the streets of New York, there was a rush to find her family. To figure out how someone could leave such a beautiful child bare foot and alone in the middle of the night. During the frantic days of trying to find out who she was- she stole the hearts of everyone as she described her mother saying "she looks like a princess". Sadly, Valery Saavedra Lozada's frightful story would not end in the fashion that so many hoped for. Cesar Ascarrunz, 32, pleaded guilty last month to manslaughter and reckless endangerment, admitting he killed Monica Lozada-Rivadineira and left her daughter, Valery Belen Saavedra Lozada, barefoot and alone in the middle of the night. Ascarrunz struck a plea deal - in what the DA calls an attempt to spare Valery "the emotional trauma of having to testify about the events surrounding her abandonment and the death of her mother....

Lisa Lynnette Clark plead guilty in her child rape case, and was lucky enough to strike a pot o' gold. She'll be doing 9 months in jail, and then be on probation until 2010. Wow way to seek justice Georgia! Can't wait to see those new "Women Rapist Welcome" signs next time I drive past your state borders. Lisa Lynnette Clark, 37, was also forbidden to have any contact with her teenage husband — the alleged father of her 1-month-old son — until at least his 17th birthday. After her release, she will be on probation until 2010. Clark was arrested in November on charges of statutory rape, child molestation and enticing a minor. A few days before her arrest, she married the boy under a 1962 Georgia law that allows children of any age to get married if the bride-to-be is pregnant. Clark gave birth on Feb. 11. The wedding prompted Georgia lawmakers to revisit the state's marriage laws, and last month the House voted to bar teens under 16 from marrying without juveni...

The man convicted of the brutal rape and murder of 11 year old Carlie Brucia, has been sentenced to death. After a lengthy review of the circumstances in the case, arguments made by the prosecution for a death sentence and arguments made by the defense for life, Owens asked Smith to stand in the Sarasota County Courthouse. Owens then informed Smith, and the crowded courtroom, that the scales of justice had been weighed and unquestionably tilted toward death. Smith, Owens said, had forfeited his right to live. "May God have mercy on your soul," the judge said. Owens also sentenced Smith to two terms of life in prison for kidnapping and raping Carlie. He sentenced Smith to five years in prison, with credit for time served, for a violation of his probation. Smith, who will turn 40 on Friday, said nothing and was led away in handcuffs back to jail. He was convicted of the February 2004 crimes in an emotional trial that drew national attention to Sarasota County and reintroduced t...

I'm just getting ready to walk out the door- but I wanted to post this first: U.S. Charges 27 in Online Child Porn Sting - Yahoo! News : "NDIANAPOLIS - U.S. and international authorities have charged 27 people in an online child pornography sting, a federal law enforcement official said Wednesday. In recent days, federal agents have made arrests in Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, North Carolina and Tennessee, the official said. Australian, British and Canadian authorities also are part of the investigation, which began in Canada. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, joined by other U.S. and Canadian officials, was announcing details of the charges at a news conference Wednesday in Chicago. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency led the U.S. investigation. Gonzales has said the Justice Department would focus on crimes against children and online pornography." More details later. UPDA...

I have been meaning to post this, in fact I have a backlog of things I have been meaning to post- but I really wanted to share this, because it just made me smile. Every week, we crime bloggers do the Carnival Of the True Crime Blogs. And every week- Harding does something special in an entry to highlight the carnival. So last week, I was giddy to see what he would come up with (well it was my turn holding the carnival- so giddiness is acceptable on my part) So here's a bit of what he said: Fascinating, scintillating, illuminating, captivating - Lilo's blog never fails to bring you to the edge of justice. Her style is to go for the throat of those who would bring our children harm, expose them for the monsters they are, and still manage to convey a message of hope. Now normally, I attempt to not be so self serving in my posts- but really, that's one of the best things I've read. It's right up there on my list of "OMG the smile won't leave my face" nice...

Imagine that your young daughter is surfing on the internet- you walk into the room to see a "girly" site, complete with pink fonts, colorful hearts, and pretty text- so you walk away. After all, it's a website for girls, just how harmful can it be? Depending on if it's the site I was sent- it could be the beginning of a pedophile grooming your child. Complete with a list of every states "consent" age, questions from young girls answered often times by a admitted pedophile- this site does nothing but slap those who work to protect our children in the face. The site even provides banners so that your child can tell their friends of this "cool" girls place. Nice huh? At first, I wasn't going to provide the link. You know what? Screw that. You read my constant unfaltering anger every day about how these sickos are robbing our children of their youth and innocents- you at least have the right to see what your child could be looking at. THIS IS THE ...

All she wanted was the very same thing thousands of people get every day- a divorce. It doesn't matter what the reason behind her desire was- the only thing that matters now is what his reaction to it was. David T. Davis, AKA Terry Davis was unhappy about his wife's decision, so late one night in 1996- he broke into the home that they had shared, ripped the cross from around her neck, and then proceeded to terrorize her for four hours- raping her, threatening her life, and leaving her tormented by the memory of what he put her through. Davis would later be found guilty, and sentenced to prison. For almost ten years, he sat behind bars- giving a feeling of safety to his former wife- that is until a Ohio Parole Board voted to free him. The ex-wife, upon learning of about Davis' parole being granted demanded a full hearing- pleading her position that he was, and is a danger to society and that he belonged in jail even now. The parole board, acting in what can only be considere...