Dad Facing Death Penalty

CINCINNATI — A prosecutor said Friday he will seek the death penalty against a Cincinnati father accused in the abuse death of his 2-year-old son, who was recently returned to his birth parents from foster care in a decision that triggered outrage and an independent review of the county’s social services agency.

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Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting And HOG-TYING Up 14-Year-Old Girl In Basement – Then Dumping Body In Field

A man accused of tying up a 14-year-old schoolgirl in his Ohio basement in 1967 before killing her and dumping her body was convicted Friday of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Robert Bowman, 75, took the witness stand before his sentencing to deny involvement in the killing after hearing the victim’s sister describe how Eileen Adams’ death tore her family apart.

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http://wishididntknow.com/2011/10/29/man-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-and-hog-tying-up-14-year-old-girl-in-basement-then-dumping-body-in-field/

OXFORD– An Oxford man is in jail after he apparently called a national hot-line to say he was stalking a 13-year-old girl. Kelly Hoose reportedly told the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children he had been following the girl for months.

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http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/10/26/oxford-man-arrested-after-calling-hotline-to-say-he-was-stalking-girl/

ALHAMBRA– A man working as a student aide at an Alhambra elementary school has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Johnny Lagunas, 20, is accused of molesting the young girl earlier this year while working at Garfield Elementary School at 119 W. Mclean St. Lagunas, an El Monte resident, was arrested Friday after the girl told school staff, who then alerted police.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-garfield-elementary-sexual-assault-arrest,0,880065.story

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-swim-coach-arrested,0,7730129.story

SACRAMENTO, CA — A state report triggered by the death of a Fresno child reveals that hundreds of sex offenders are living or working in foster-care facilities and homes. The audit was requested by Fresno Assemblyman Henry T. Perea following the death of 10-year-old Seth Ireland who was beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend in 2008.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-foster-care-sex-offenders,0,7631403.story

PASADENA, CA — Police have launched a criminal investigation into a pair of videos that show shocking and abusive treatment of youngsters at a Pasadena boot camp, according to Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls. The videos, obtained by the Pasadena Star News, feature Kelvin “Sgt. Mac” McFarland, the operator of Family First Growth Camp in Pasadena.

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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — The mother of a student at a local elementary school is angry after learning her daughter was forced to eat food that was taken out of a trash can. The unidentified parent, tells KTLA that a school supervisor dug a sandwich out of a trash can, after her daughter had discarded it.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-lake-elsinore-school-food-trash,0,5020309.story

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PA—- A Ontelaunee Township parolee was charged with possession of child pornography and sexual abuse of children after a search of his cell phone revealed 17 videos. Brian Boyer, 42, had been arrested for violating his parole when detectives found the kiddie porn with his preferred age group of five to eight year old children.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH — Former Olympic gymnastics coach Don Peters, who has been accused of sexually abusing at least three teenage gymnasts, has resigned his membership with USA Gymnastics, his attorney confirms. Peters has also quit his positions as coach and director at SCATS, the gymnastics club he built in Huntington Beach.
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There is no universal definition of child sexual abuse. However, a central characteristic of any abuse is the dominant position of an adult that allows him or her to force or coerce a child into sexual activity. Child sexual abuse may include fondling a child’s genitals, masturbation, oral-genital contact, digital penetration, and vaginal and anal intercourse. Child sexual abuse is not solely restricted to physical contact; such abuse could include noncontact abuse, such as exposure, voyeurism, and child pornography. Abuse by peers also occurs.

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http://www.apa.org/pubs/info/brochures/sex-abuse.aspx

While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. Some of these individuals gradually seduce their targets through the use of attention, affection, kindness, and even gifts. These individuals are often willing to devote considerable amounts of time, money, and energy in this process. They listen to and empathize with the problems of children. They will be aware of the latest music, hobbies, and interests of children. These individuals attempt to gradually lower children’s inhibitions by slowly introducing sexual context and content into their conversations.

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http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide