We finally went to discuss going to trial yesterday. He wouldn't take any of the pleas that we were offering him so we could prevent my daughter from having to face him again in a trial. She is now six and we want to put this behind her so she could go on with her life. He fits the description of a pedifile. When men or off doing what men do he is often found running around with the kids. He is sick and needs to be stopped. The place were he lives there is a school five blocks away and a day car on the next street. At this point he is out on bond and will probably remain free and not have to report as a sex offender. Is it okay if I put out signs to alert the neighbors myself. I won't include no specifics just BEWARE CHILD MOLESTOR IN THE AREA. There are no laws set up to protect my daughter. This event has taken a toll on me and my family I want him to go to jail for what he has done but it seems as if he won't. Where is the justice for my daughter. Is there anyone out there who care.
2007-02-27 05:43:13 · 27 answers · asked by Tricee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Life in prison for them. Even "normal" convicts have no use for pedophiles and let them know on a daily basis. I pray that your family comes out of this experience as well as possible.
2007-02-27 05:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by taxidriver 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I can understand your fear for her being put through a trail ,My three sisters did just that in 1995 we were at the ages of 4-11 ,It was the scariest thing in my life ,But this person who a family member and a Police Officer probably would have served little to no time in prison without our testimony,I can't speak for my sisters but the whole process has made me a stronger person today ,and prevented other children from being harmed by this man ,You know your daughter better than anyone ,ask if it is possible for her testimony to be video taped for the trial, I wish you and your daughter all the luck .I am not sure what the laws are on the posting of the signs but with no personal information on them i don't see what could be illegal about it .
2007-02-28 12:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off.. I am sorry that this happened to your family and I wish you and your family the best of luck. I don't think it is a good idea to go plastering his picture everywhere, because he can sue you, and he will probably make threats and he will turn this sad case around and try to get you into trouble. I agree with one the answers though, hold a neigborhood meeting and let people know. BUT be careful as to upset parents too much that they take it into their own hands and they end up in jail.
Side note.. ***barB** You need to find out ALL the information before you say something so rude. It takes a long time for trial to take place, not to mention...just becuase it happened in 2005, does not mean she knew at that time.. it could have just came about now!!!! get a life!
2007-02-27 13:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by moomoo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry about your daughter. I encourage your daughter to continue with the trial. You may think she can't handle it, but the truth is she will likely be empowered and when she grows up she will be proud of what she did to prevent other children from becoming his victim. As far as the sign, that might be okay, but it is not productive and won't protect anyone. You don't want to draw any more attention to your daughter's pain. You can hold a neighborhood meeting. He can sue you for defamation, but since he really is a child molester, truth is an absolute defense so he would lose. What you are really seeking is revenge and a way to express your anger. It is unclear from what you have said the status of the prosecution. I hope it goes to trial and he is convicted.
2007-02-27 13:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Tara P 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This may not be what you want to hear, but if you want justice for your daughter, you may have to put her on the stand. You should look at it this way. You want your little girl to get over the situation, but perhaps the best way is to let her go on the stand and tell her story. Any judge or jury is not going to be happy seeing your little 6 year old on a stand. You have a much better chance of getting this man off the streets this way, no matter how hard it is. Plus if there are others, and you seem to think there are, she will be standing up for all the children this man could or has hurt. You cannot put up signs in your neighborhood. This could make yourself a legal target. Let me tell you the truth: I was molested myself when young and I stayed silent out of fear, with no justice for what happened to me. I believe your daughter will heal much faster because of her age and because you can give her the opportunity to stand up for herself, with you and the law behind her giving support. If she goes to trial, she will still be a victim, but she won't have to be silent... which caused more scars for me. YES we do care I am so sorry for your little girl, this isn't the end of her life believe me, children are amazingly resilient.
2007-02-27 14:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Leigh K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Press on and take the low down son of a ***** to court ask the judge to put him in a 6X6 cell with a big strong badass gay man for life + 100 years.Or give this old man an hour in the wood shed with the low life.I'm not gay but he'll wish they had of sent him to jail.Post sign's everywhere the law will allowed you to.Tattoo in on his forehead in big letters.I hate a person that is so shellfish he scares a child that way.The poor child will never forget.
I know this because we had an uncle that molested all 6 of us kids.I'am now 69 years old and have never forgotten.I'am the only male out of the 6 of us so it was worse on my sisters than on me.I'am so glad he is dead now,I wish I could have had something to do with his death.DO WHAT EVER YOU HAVE TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN.Get the sick jerk off the streets. Good luck and may GOD bless you and your child &children
2007-02-27 14:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by I'm Jerry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you choose to protect your daughter by not facing him in a trial, I warn that he will molest others, maybe worse. I don't know if you are allowed to put up signs but if they are generic, I'd worry that the innocent would be shunned while the criminal is not. Child molesters tend to quite charming. I was molested as a child, there was no prosecution and have been sick all my life thinking of the other children that followed me. I thought others told on him, but several weren't.
2007-02-27 14:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really feel for you...... I have children too. The only thing I would be afraid of with the signs would be slander if YOU GET CAUGHT>>>> However..... I can see where you would want to do it and protect others. He is a monster that needs to be stopped. You and your daughter are so strong to have the courage to step up and do what you are doing. I am so proud of you both. You are a blessing to every other person that this man has or will came in contact with, Because he will always need to be looking over his back. His number is UP.
2007-02-27 13:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its an excellent idea that you want to but signs up warning other family members about this sex offender. Your taking a stand against this coward who doesn't realize he has a sick problem. And why in tha world would they let this animal live near a school! You do what you have to do to protect your children, because its your family and if you dont protect then who will?
2007-02-27 14:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I would understand if you would not want her to face him in court. Here in Ontario, Canada, children can testify behind screens so that they don't have to look at the bad guy in front of them, or on video tape with only a judge and the defence lawyer present. Please talk to your prosecutor's office or court victim services office to see if any of this is possible in your state/province.
"beware child molester" would be slander, if anyone could prove it was you putting up the signs. If you got caught doing it of course. Someone would have to be careful about leaving fingerprints on signs like that, and would have to make sure there was no one around to see them.
2007-02-27 19:35:41 · answer #10 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a narcotics officer in a smaller department I have often been assigned sex abuse cases despite my actual assignment.
This type of case is devastating not only to the victim, but to the family and even the officers who investigate the offense.
It's funny that I should see your post after just returning to the office from arresting a step-father for sexual abuse 1st degree.
Trust me...we DO care and those of us in law enforcement do our best to provide the best cases to the courts. It's up to the court to impose an appropriate sentence for the offense.
Know that my prayers are there for you and your family!
2007-02-27 14:26:28 · answer #11 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋