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Enrique Gonzalez is evidently a member of the Bulldog gang, and evidently was intent on making sure that his 7 year old son knew it. Police say that the 26 year old thug took his young son to another gang member who agreed to tattoo the child as Enrique Gonzalez held him down. "The boy did not want to have the tattoo put on, but the father forcibly restrained the boy, pinning him to the ground while his friend who is a 20-year-old validated bulldog gang member put a Bulldog paw print on the young boy," said Cardinale. Travis Gorman was taken into police custody on Tuesday at a home in Central Fresno. Tattoo paraphernalia was also found and confiscated. "The tattoo artist was positively identified by the young child as being the one who put the tattoo on him," said Cardinale. The child was placed in his mother's custody after she filed a police report on Monday, April 20th against Gonzalez for having their son tattooed. Police say Gonzalez also goes by the nam...

Bobby Joe Flores had gonorrhea. And so did the 1 year old child he had previously babysat. But, do to a Indiana state law that protects the privacy of people with sexually transmitted diseases, neither the Allen County Sheriff’s Department or the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department would allow any of their employees to testify to Flores condition, so prosecutors decided to offer him a plea deal. Since his plea hearing, however, Flores has attempted to change his guilty plea – saying he was dissatisfied with his court-appointed attorney. Surbeck took his request under advisement, but told him his odds of success were small. During Monday’s hearing, Flores again tried to get the judge to reject his guilty plea. Surbeck declined and sentenced Flores to eight years in prison, but suspended six years and ordered them to be served on probation, leaving just two years to be served. With 189 days of jail credit, Flores could be released from prison in as little as six months because Indi...

CINDY ANTHONY TELLS CO-ANCHOR MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ THAT SHE TOO WROTE A SUICIDE LETTER – IN PART TWO OF AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON CBS NEWS’ “THE EARLY SHOW” Cindy Anthony told co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, during part two of an exclusive interview broadcast earlier this morning on THE EARLY SHOW (7:00-9:00AM, ET/PT), that she too has written suicide notes. Rodriguez conducted the first interview with the Anthonys since the body of their granddaughter was found in Dec. 2008. Click here to watch part two of Rodriguez’s exclusive interview. Maggie Rodriguez/THE EARLY SHOW: MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ, CO-ANCHOR: This morning, we continue our conversation with the parents of Casey Anthony, who is awaiting trial in Florida for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Cindy and George Anthony are speaking out for the first time since the discovery of Caylee's body in December. Today, in this exclusive interview, they talk candidly about the investigation, their personal trials and their unwave...

Albuquerque, New Mexico … WESLEY WILLIAMS CAPTURE … An airing of AMW has helped solve one of New Mexico’s biggest murder mysteries. Police are charging Wesley Williams with a murder that went unsolved for nine years: the shooting death of Sandra Jean Brady, whose unidentified body was discovered buried in the desert outside Albuquerque. http://www.amw.com/captures/ brief.cfm?id=62701 Nationwide … GANG TECC Most Wanted …With the rise in gang-related violence becoming a problem nationwide, America’s Most Wanted is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Gang TECC unit to announce a new “Most Wanted” list containing the worst of the worst gang bangers in the country. In addition to the announcement in the broadcast, information about the twelve fugitives will be unveiled on AMW.com this Saturday, April, 25 th at 9 p.m. ET. Florida … Julio Bonachea … Julio Bonachea is wanted for violent home invasions, armed robberies, attempted murder and for escaping from pri...

Press Release: British groups challenge Oprah Winfrey’s decision to interview parents of missing Madeleine McCann A media release, 20 April 2009, to the U.S. media from The Madeleine Foundation - an organisation founded to campaign for truth and justice for missing Madeleine McCann British groups and individuals concerned about what really happened to missing Madeleine McCann have been challenging Oprah Winfrey to ask tough questions to Madeleine’s parents when they appear on her show on 4th May - two years after their daughter Madeleine was reported missing. Their concern is based on the belief that Madeleine McCann died in the McCanns’ holiday apartment in Portugal. That view was reinforced when the original senior detective in the case, Goncalo Amaral, published a book on the case last year, titled: ‘The Truth About A Lie’, in which he explained how the evidence pointed to Madeleine having died as a result of an accident in her parents’ apartment. He was removed from the investigati...

GRANDPARENTS OF CAYLEE ANTHONY TOLD CO-ANCHOR MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ THAT THEIR DAUGHTER WON’T ACCEPT A PLEA DEAL TO SPARE HER LIFE – IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON “THE EARLY SHOW” ON CBS GEORGE ANTHONY ALSO TALKS ABOUT WHY HE CONSIDERED SUICIDE PART TWO OF RODRIGUEZ’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WILL BE BROADCAST TOMORROW ON “THE EARLY SHOW” Co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez conducted an exclusive sit-down interview with George and Cindy Anthony this morning on THE EARLY SHOW (7:00-9:00AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This was the Anthony’s first interview together since the body of their granddaughter, Caylee Marie, was found in Dec. 2008. During the interview, the Anthonys told Rodriguez that their daughter won’t accept a plea deal to spare her life. George Anthony also talked about why he once considered suicide. Part two of Rodriguez’s exclusive interview will be broadcast tomorrow (23) on THE EARLY SHOW. Click here to watch Rodriguez’s exclusive interview. Credit: Mag...

GRANDPARENTS OF CAYLEE ANTHONY WILL BE INTERVIEWED TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THEIR GRANDDAUGHTER'S BODY WAS FOUND -- EXCLUSIVE TWO-PART INTERVIEW WITH “EARLY SHOW” CO-ANCHOR MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ TO BEGIN ON APRIL 22 The Anthonys will join Rodriguez in THE EARLY SHOW’s New York City Studio George and Cindy Anthony will sit down for an exclusive two-part interview with co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, which will be broadcast on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23 on THE EARLY SHOW (7:00-9:00AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This will be the first time that the Anthonys have been interviewed together since the body of their granddaughter, Caylee Marie, was found in Dec. 2008. Rodriguez will talk to the Anthonys about the investigation into their granddaughter’s death, including the timeline of events leading up to the arrest of their daughter, Casey, for the crime. The Anthonys also will talk about how their daughter is handling the prosecutio...

According to his tattoo, Fred Dilts was "Born to Win", but according to the Indiana Sex Offenders list, so far his biggest raise to fame has been a 1987 conviction for rape and evidently he's now adding a notch to his belt after disappearing with a 16 year old Amish girl. Investigators said Sara D. Troyer, 16, of Warsaw Township's Reynoldsville neighborhood, was last seen last Monday leaving Fred Dilts' house in the Aultman area of Center Township with her 18-year-old brother and another man in a car driven by Dilts, a convicted sex offender. The man returned to the house on Tuesday but Troyer remained with Dilts. On Thursday, Troyer was reported as a run away. SOURCE

He's been convicted more than once. He's admitted to molesting more children that he's been ever been charged in connection with. And he's labeled a "sexually violent predator". But he's free, at a cost of $30,000 a month to tax payers and the safety of children everywhere. According to his neighbors, Rasmuson is living in a mobile home on the fenced acreage while repairs are being made to the house he’s renting on the land. Though the 47-year-old is employed, Rasmuson is still paying the state back for previous care and financial support, meaning taxpayers are also footing the $4,500 monthly rent on the $1.5 million property. In addition, according to the state’s Department of Mental Health, there’s an $800 daily expense for the court-ordered security detail assigned to protect him—for his safety and that of his neighbors. The current set-up is costing taxpayers close 
to $30,000 a month from the state’s general funds. Seriously, read the entire article. ...

Jose Reyes liked kids. So much so that he often babysat for various children, and worked in the child care portion of a gym. Perhaps Reyes liked them too much, and for the wrong reasons- because police say he's now been arrested and charged with molesting a now 17 year old boy for incidents that happened over a three year period starting when the boy was just 9. Assistant Prosecutor Robert Laurino said Reyes was a friendly neighbor back then and was enthusiastic about babysitting for all kinds of children. "He would watch over the young man and at times would take him to his house," Laurino said at a news conference in Newark on Thursday afternoon. "Apparently he enjoyed babysitting and therefore any other individuals that he knew he would offer himself as a babysitter." Reyes has since moved from Bloomfield to Newark and when prosecutors went to check on his whereabouts they were alarmed to find him working in the child care center of an upscale gym in Short Hi...

The Palm Beach County State Attorney's office claims that they allowed 50 year old Richard Jones out of jail because the West Palm Beach Police department didn't file all their paperwork on time. Of course the West Palm Beach Police department disputes that claim by saying simply that they did file it on time. Regardless of who is right and who is lying, all of the paperwork is now filed, and the State Attorney's office has said they can now request a judge to set bond again for Jones- which would allow him to be brought back into jail. Problem seems to be that even though they can, as of the release of the article they hadn't. Which means Jones is still roaming around the same neighborhood as his young male victim. 50 year old Richard Jones of Riviera Beach is accused of molesting the 12 year old boy behind a vacant house on Pinewood Avenue in West Palm Beach March 8, and he was interrupted by three good Samaritans who were walking along some nearby railroad tracks an...

There are people who go to work, do their jobs and then go home at the end of the day never thinking twice about the last 8 hours they spent dedicating their time to accomplishing something. In fact, the biggest concern they have regarding their career is just what to do with the check they've "earned". Then there are the people who don't have a career- they have a passion, the fact that they are going to get paid to do it is the last thing on their minds. They are those rare people who you just know, would be doing it regardless of a check because what they do is so ingrained into who they are. Take reporters for instance. If you read enough of their work, you'll quickly be able to see who does their job and who is living their life's dream- that person who'd be telling the story to everyone because he's moved by it rather than because well... he happens to be able to punch out a few lines and pick up a check every other week. Now, reporters come in a...

In 1996 Kenneth McBride was convicted of a sexual crime against an 8 year old girl. He served his time, and then was released. Now police say he's being charged in the murder of his live in girlfriend. Kenneth McBride, 35, was arrested two weeks ago after Clay County detectives acting on information from a witness found the body of Roberta Laws. "She was covered up and there were items, like some boards and things like that, over the area where the body had been recovered. The body was fairly well-hidden and would not have been easily discovered by anybody who might see the back yard," Clay County Sheriff Rick Beasler said after McBride's arrest. The witness in the case, McBride's new live in girlfriend had been aware of the crime, but waited five weeks to turn him in due to threats he'd made against her life if she ever spoke about the crime. SOURCE

When a California mother spotted her young daughter walking away from the playground with 53 year old Yong Heng Du, she quickly followed behind to catch up with the two. Police say that while she was able to catch Du sexually assaulting her child. After the allegations, police investigated Du and were able to locate other victims: The mother called police and the child was then interviewed by specialists. Detectives also interviewed other parents in the apartment complex and found two other girls who Du had allegedly molested, Musgrove said. The three victims are 7, 8 and 9 years old. Du was arrested on suspicion of committing lewd and lascivious acts on a child under 14 years old and false imprisonment, Musgrove said. SOURCE

Two heathens at Sequoyah Middle School decided to start summer break a little early this year, and hopefully they'll end up spending it in some sort of military reform school/ and or juvenile detention center. During first period, a teacher took a sip of her coffee and soon became seriously ill. The teacher was rushed to the hospital, but not before telling administrators what she had seen earlier -- kids lingering at her desk. "The administrators put two and two together and talked to those students to find out if, in fact, they were involved in putting something in her coffee," said Diane Turner with the Federal Way School District. The students admitted to having added Ipecac, a syrup that induces vomiting, to their teacher's coffee. SOURCE

Not my usual crime related post, but this one just annoyed me more than you can imagine. Those reading Byron Shane Carpenter's obit were probably divided on their feelings. Those that knew and loved him may have felt some pain and grief over their sudden loss. But something tells me that MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) was less than impressed, and more angry than sad. Carpenter filed the fake obit, then waited just long enough to ensure that a few people had seen it before prompting his wife to call his lawyer crying and inform him that Carpenter had been in a fatal car accident in order to avoid going to court. It is ironic that Carpenter would choose "fake fatal accident" as his means of fake death- especially given that his upcoming court date was related to charges that while driving drunk, Carpenter struck another car, killing a woman. Carpenter faces charges of homicide by vehicle, great bodily injury by vehicle and aggravated driving while intoxicated from a 2...

While I try to make it a rare occurrence, sometimes I feel the need to ask for readers to look at something, and then do whatever they may be motivated to do to help out. I try to reserve requests for help- because I don't want to ever appear as if I am imposing upon anyone. And, given the current state of the economy- I want to assure you that I've given much thought to asking for assistance on this... there's nothing requiring anyone to help, and no expectation of what that help should be if you find yourself willing and able. That being said... here it goes. For victims, finding a friend within the criminal justice system can be a blessing like no other. Having someone there to offer support, to stand beside you at your greatest time of need- and to remain there willing to be a shoulder to lean on even years later, is one of the biggest comforts imaginable. I can honestly say that without the support of organizations such as Crime Victims Services, many victims would fal...

I could ramble the list of "male" crimes off in my head without a second thought. I imagine most people could. There are just certain crimes that seem to have committed themselves to being considered a "mans" crime. If I start talking about a rapist- how many people imagine a man? If I start talking about serial killers- do you envision a male or a female? And, if I told you that someone kidnapped a killed a child they weren't related to- who would you picture the suspect being- a woman or a man? It's strange, yet these seem to be crimes we associate with men. Don't get me wrong- women have earned their own set of crimes that we've resigned to associating with a female perp rather than a male. The case of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu seems to have caught a good deal of people off guard. As horrible as a missing child is- we've slowly grown use to the flash of cute pictures and the stories of towns banning together to hang missing persons fliers every...

Justices Gerry Alexander, Charles Johnson, Richard Sanders, Tom Chambers, Susan Owens and Debra Stephens have joined together to shine a spotlight on their true feelings for victims. And in the process, left one lone Justice to dissent on their decision while being the only one moved to uphold the idea of justice being served. Randy J. Sutherby was arrested after a five year old female relative came forward about him crawling into bed with her, and molesting her while he was on an overnight visit at her families home. Sutherby was investigated, and eventually charged with child molestation and child rape charges and unrelated child porn charges due to material found by police during a search. In the appeal at issue, Randy J. Sutherby argued that Grays Harbor County prosecutors erred by charging him with seven counts of possession of child pornography while consolidating that case with child molestation and child rape charges related to an alleged assault on a 5-year-old girl. Six of ...

AMW Press Release: Fredericksburg, VA Cop Becomes Finalist in AMW All-Star Contest April 8, 2009 – A police officer from Fredericksburg, Virginia whose quick thinking helped end a tense and violent confrontation has been chosen by the public as the latest finalist in the 2009 America’s Most Wanted All-Star Contest , sponsored by Sprint. The iconic crime-fighting TV show’s contest recognizes outstanding achievements by first responders nationwide. While on evening patrol of June 6, 2008, Officer Joe Young became was called to a domestic violence call involving an armed suspect. As another officer pursued the gun man, Officer Young decided to distract the suspect by opening the door of his cruiser with the radio blaring. It worked – and Officer Young was then able to place himself between the armed suspect and the entrance to his intended victim’s apartment. As the suspect attempted to return to the apartment, Officer Young confronted him and gunshots were exchanged. The suspect was...

Corey Deen Saunders, the convicted sex offender who police say lured a 6 year old boy into a bathroom in a library and raped him in 2008 was sentenced to life in prison. Just don't release that sign of relief just yet. It turns out Saunders, who is 27 will be eligible for parole in just 15 years. The very fact that this latest attack could have been prevented only serves to make the story more disturbing. Saunders was released from prison in December 2006, despite objections from prosecutors and three psychologists who said he was too dangerous to be let out. He is a Level 3 sex offender, a designation given to those believed most likely to re-offend. The case reignited debate over a civil commitment law that allows prosecutors to request that sexual offenders be locked up indefinitely after completing their prison terms. Prosecutors sought to have Saunders committed after he served his term. But a judge rejected the request, citing Saunders' history of being sexually abused a...

I've mentioned before that I believe some people should be banned from being around the rest of society... especially children. Now, thanks to a reader tip- I have the perfect example of two folks who fit that description: Stephen E. Quick and his girlfriend Samantha Light. It seems Fountain County law enforcement officials began investigating the two after a young girl that had been left in their care made extremely unsettling comments to her mother about activities Quick and Light were engaging in. a young girl told her mother that the couple had touched her inappropriately and photographed her while she was being baby-sat at their home on Feb. 28. "I asked her if they were just helping her in the bathroom and she said, 'No mommy, they took pictures," the girl's mother, who wanted to remain anonymous, After obtaining a search warrant, police found evidence hinting at how depraved these two were: They also found a videotape that showed several sexual acts involvi...

Many of you should recall investigative reporter/author James Renner, who has been mentioned once or twice by me here . James has a special gift in bringing life back to cold cases, and telling their stories with vivid passion. Which is why it delights me to be able to share his new blog with you. www.jamesrenner.wordpress.com Go ahead, click over and see what he's been up to.

AMW Press Release: NYPD Officer Who Combines Compassion with Crime-Fighting Is Named Finalist in AMW All-Star Contest March 31, 2009 – A New York City cop with a big heart has been chosen by the public as a finalist in the 2009 AMW All-Star contest, sponsored by Sprint. The contest recognizes outstanding achievements by first responders. Members of the public who voted at the America’s Most Wanted website, AMW.com , recognized Officer Susan Porcello’s humanity in a job that often calls for emotions to be put aside. Officer Porcello has been with the NYPD since 1998. Last July, she responded to a 911 call from the residence of an elderly man who was ill. Gasper Musso had no family or friends, but after assisting him, Officer Porcello changed that. Not only did she open her heart to him, but for the next six months, she and her partner provided Mr. Musso with the things he needed to care for himself. And when she learned that he was a retired U.S. Marine, Officer Porc...

This Saturday, America's Most Wanted will be airing the following cases: Jesus “Chuy” Canales: Family members tell AMW that Lucy Preciado was tired of her lazy husband fighting and mistreating their children, and that she was moving out of their home. But he refused to let her go, and cops say he impaled her with a sword right in front of their kids. Investigators believe their suspect may have fled as far as El Salvador and they need your help in tracking him down. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=62974 Jeremy Dunn: America's Most Wanted has worked to solve some of the coldest cases in America, but one murder investigation would lead cops to seven other unsolved slayings. Right now, watch this week's five-part online series going behind the scenes with an exclusive look at the captures produced by AMW's Evan Marshall. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=41958 Edward LeBlanc: Friends and family say Kristin Miner was a shy, thoughtful ...