Nineteen-year-old Keith Randulich was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for stabbing to death his 4-year-old sister with a steak knife in the basement of their Mokena home. The sentence was less than the life term prosecutors had requested for Randulich, a former Lincoln Way East honor student who said he killed his half-sister the night of May 22, 2009, claiming he wanted to spare her from being molested by a relative.

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http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/local/chibrknews-teen-gets-40-years-for-killing-sister-4-20110414,0,1240080.story

Authorities are looking for 20-year-old Holly Bobo, a west Tennessee woman who was last seen being dragged from her home by a man dressed in camouflage. Investigators believe Bobo may have been abducted in a home invasion on Wednesday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that her 25-year-old brother told investigators that he saw the man dragging his sister across the carport at her family home and toward a wooded area. Officials ask that if you see Holly or anything suspicious contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

BELLEVILLE, Ill — A St. Louis area school district says a special education teacher was suspended for making students remove their underwear to solve a feces mystery. A letter informed parents this week the teacher found feces on a classroom floor at Webster Elementary School in Belleville March 30.

Texas man allegedly killed two infant sons, sent pictures to their mother

(CBS/AP) FORT WORTH, Texas – Authorities in a rural North Texas community are investigating the slayings of an infant and toddler whose father, Gabriel Armandariz, sent his ex-girlfriend a cell-phone picture that appeared to show the younger child dead, according to two of the mother’s friends. Armandariz, 28, remained jailed Friday on a capital murder charge and $1.5 million bond. The children’s bodies were found early Thursday in Graham, about 75 miles northwest of Fort Worth, after a 10-hour search prompted by a family member concerned for their welfare, police said.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20054289-504083.html

CHEYENNE — Nearly 250 pinwheels spun fiercely on the east lawn of the Wyoming Capitol in Wednesday’s brisk morning breeze. Each blue-and-silver flash sparked a reminder of what the simple toys represent — three children victimized in Wyoming last year. In total, 735 children were victims of child abuse in 2010. Nearly 450 of those cases were substantiated in Wyoming courts.

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http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2011/04/14/news/20local_04-14-11.txt

Harrisburg, Pa. -A Harrisburg man will spend decades behind bars for murdering a nine-month-old boy. Prosecutors said the baby’s mom has been supporting her son’s killer, and that she made it quite clear at Thursday’s sentencing hearing. A judge sentenced Christopher Scott to 30 to 60 years in jail. Prosecutors had been seeking the death penalty, but instead offered Scott a plea deal.

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http://www.abc27.com/story/14449269/baby-killer-sentenced-to-30-60-years-in-jail

Claims ‘God Made Me Do It’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Mo., mother stabbed her 8-year-old son Tuesday morning and claimed that “God made me do it,” according to Kansas City police.A probable cause statement said that Peggy Ross, 33, is charged with second-degree assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, after police said she stabbed her 8-year-old son as he lay in his grandmother’s bed.

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http://www.kctv5.com/news/27533123/detail.html

NEW ORLEANS — A 42-year-old man has been found guilty of raping a 7-year-old girl. The jury found Terry Winston, 42, guilty of forcible rape. He faces life behind bars without possibility of parole. Christopher Bowman, a spokesman for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, said Winston raped the victim multiple times about a decade ago.

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http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Man-found-guilty-of-raping-7-year-old-119438209.html

WAUKEGAN — A 34-year-old man was being held Wednesday on $250,000 bond after being arrested by police for allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl under 10 years old. Police said the victim was playing in the neighborhood with other children April 6 when they went over to the suspect’s house.

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http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/4816808-417/waukegan-man-held-in-assault-on-young-girl.html

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A man arrested in connection with the rape and kidnapping of an 8-year-old Federal Way girl confessed to taking the girl to his Tacoma home, where he raped her, according to probable cause documents.Federal Way police were called to the girl’s home on Monday for a report of a missing child. Her mother said she was last seen at a playground at Olympic View Elementary School.

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http://www.kirotv.com/news/27537277/detail.html?taf=sea

LEOMINSTER — A Fitchburg man is facing charges he sexually assaulted four children, ages 3 to 10, in Leominster between July 2009 and February of this year. Leominster District Court Judge Mark Noonan ordered Luis Rodriguez, 43, held on $50,000 cash bail at a bail-review hearing Wednesday. Rodriguez, formerly of Leominster, was arrested Tuesday after a two-week investigation, according to Lt. Michael Goldman. He is charged with eight counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and one count of rape of a child with force.

BOSTON — A 49-year-old Weymouth man has been ordered held on bail after being arraigned on charges he raped a 12-year-old girl in Quincy.William Nichols pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14 in Quincy District Court, the Patriot Ledger reported. He was ordered held on $50,000 bail.

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http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/27534003/detail.html?taf=bos

GALLATIN, Tenn. – Authorities believe a Gallatin man used a medieval role playing game to make friends, then prey on their children. His name is Sir Lotek, a knight and archer in a medieval mock combat world. But his real name is David Agostinho and his real job is computer technician.

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http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14433868/police-man-used-role-playing-game-to-prey-on-kids?redirected=true

DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN: 1st Annual Easter Basket Drive

EASTER BASKET DONATIONS NEEDED
It is our goal to serve neglected and abused children by providing them with the joy of having a special Easter Basket made just for them. We are aiming to provide these baskets to children from the birth to 17-years old. We will be collecting items for Dreamcatchers for Abused Children to make Easter Baskets for children in need.

…You can help in several ways:
* Donating items to go into the baskets
* Making a monetary donation to DFAC designated for Easter Baskets

Items Needed:
* Easter baskets or plastic buckets
* Easter grass
* Plastic eggs
* Wrapped candy or Fruit Snacks
* Age appropriate item/trinket/toy
* Small stuffed animals or books
* Cellophane
Ideas for Age Appropriate Items:
Crayons, markers, colored pencils and coloring books, small cars, arts and crafts kits, sidewalk chalk, jewelry, gift cards, makeup, purses, manicure sets, jewelry, body sprays, combs & bushes, toothbrushes, bubble bath, small walkmans or CD players, watches, jump ropes, bubbles, bottles and blankets, dress up items, small games or flash cards, decks of cards, silly putty, playdough, sports balls, Small Cars and Trucks ~ Matchbox/Hot Wheels size, fragrances/cosmetics/hair supplies for the teens, etc.

This is a great project for kids of all ages to participate in–gather a group of friends, co-workers, church members or even scouts together to make baskets as a fun and meaningful way to help others.

Your support is greatly appreciated!
The 2011 deadline is Monday, April 18!!

Donations can be made via paypal (using our email: dreamcatchersforabusedchildren@gmail.com). Please make a notation that the donation is for our Easter Basket Drive.

You can also send monetary donations/donated items directly to Dreamcatchers for Abused Children’s via USPS/Fed EX/UPS at:
DFAC
P.O. Box 142
Peck, MI 48466

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED!!

Here is the current list of our sponsers for the Easter Drive:

INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
** Krissy Knudsen Serfess
** Sierra Sullivan
** Rebecca Westgate
** LaQuisha Hall: Queendom Tea

BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION DONATIONS:
** Kearns Agency–Port Huron, MI
** SC4’s Global Awareness Club–Port Huron, MI
** Joe’s Party Store–Port Huron, MI
** Erie Square Gazette–Port Huron, MI
** PopChips
** Setting Trends–Port Huron, MI
** Exchange Club Of Port Huron, MI

All of these organizations have not only made donations, but are also working to spread awareness in their area. They have made our information available to their customers, and have shown GREAT support to our organization!

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UPDATE: (4/20/2011) Today was a huge success for Dreamcatchers 1st Annual Easter Basket Drive. Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors & donors—Because of you we ended up with 62 Easter Baskets for abused & homeless children. They will be delivered on Friday by our Event Coordinator, Sierra Sullivan, to the three shelters in St. Clair County, MI. You can view our photos of this event here: https://www.facebook.com/abusedchildren#!/media/set/fbx/?set=a.217396761604996.61304.100000040210270

I would also like to give a HUGE thanks to LaQuisha Hall and Queendom Tea for purchasing, assembling & donating 10 Easter Baskets for the children!!! You can view their photos here: http://laquishahall.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-basket-community-service-in.html#comment-form

THANK YOU!!!!!

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES/PHOTOS OF EVENT:

TIMES HERLAD: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20110421/NEWS01/104210310/Group-delivers-goods

TIMES HERALD: http://www.thetimesherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BP&Dato=20110420&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERIES&Lopenr=104200801&Ref=PH&odyssey=mod%7Cgalleriespic