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Jerry Sandusky’s Son Arrested for Child Molestation

Posted by Sandra On February - 14 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

This undated photo provided by the Centre County Correctional Facility shows Jeffrey Sandusky who was charged Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, with multiple charges of sexual offenses involving children. Jeffrey Sandusky is one of former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky’s sons who is serving a lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse. (Centre County Correctional Facility via AP)

A son of former Penn State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has been jailed as he awaits a hearing on charges he pressured a teenage girl to send him naked photos and asked her teen sister to give him oral sex. Jeffrey Sandusky, 41, was arrested Monday, more than five years after his father was arrested in a child molestation case that shook Penn State and is still working its way through criminal and civil courts. He faces 14 counts, including solicitation of statutory sexual assault and solicitation of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. His lawyer isn’t commenting on the allegations. READ MORE HERE

 

Boy Raped by Five Men Dressed in Animal Costumes

Posted by Sandra On January - 31 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – A young boy told state prosecutors that he was forced to dress as “Tony the Tiger” at perverse fetish parties in which he was repeatedly sexually abused by men dressed in animal costumes. Prosecutors said the 14-year-old’s allegations paint a horrifying portrait of members of a child predator ring that took turns raping him at “furry” parties held in Bucks County beginning in 2009. Police have arrested five people who they say were involved in the ring, a multi-state sweep that began when a federal agent lured the first defendant to what he thought was a meeting with a 13-year-old for sex. READ MORE HERE

2-MO Infant Abused, Drugged

Posted by Sandra On January - 23 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

BRADLEY COUNTY, TN – A mother and father have been indicted on child abuse of a 2-month old infant who also tested positive for methamphetamine. Cleveland Police Department and the Department of Children Services (DCS) began a joint investigation on an aggravated child neglect/abuse case, on January 4th. DCS and CPD responded to the Crown Inn Motel to check on the welfare of a 2-month old baby. During an investigation, DCS workers noticed a large bruise on the baby’s head. The baby was transported to a hospital for a medical evaluation. During the course of the exam, it was discovered that the baby had multiple skull fractures, multiple broken bones, and a brain bleed, which required brain surgery. Medical exams also revealed that the baby had methamphetamine in its system. READ MORE HERE

Father Accused of Raping Daughters

Posted by Sandra On January - 17 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

Quebec, Canada – A 79-year-old man is accused of repeatedly raping his three daughters over the course of three decades, took the stand in his incest trial on Friday, admitting to abusing one of the women but denying the other allegations against him. Jacques Lesage, a local businessman and father-of-eight, has been charged with three counts of incest, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault as part of the high-profile case that rattled the Canadian province. Lesage is accused of sexually assaulting his three daughters between 1971 and 2004, and even having multiple children with one of the victims, who is now a middle-aged woman. READ MORE HERE

 

Fugitive: $12.5K Reward Offered

Posted by Sandra On January - 10 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

$12,500 Reward Offered for Texas Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Child Sex Crime

AUSTIN, Texas – The reward for Freddie Alaniz, 36, has been increased to $12,500 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in during the month of January. Alaniz is wanted for murder, sexual assault of a child. and possession of marijuana. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. READ MORE HERE

Child Tortured to Death

Posted by Sandra On January - 1 - 2017 ADD COMMENTS

Sheriff’s Deputies Disciplined After Torture Death

palmdale-gabrielIt was the worst case of child abuse that local officials had ever seen. The death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez became a grim symbol of the failure of Los Angeles County’s child welfare system, prompting criminal charges against four social workers and far-reaching reforms of how authorities oversee abused and neglected children. Gabriel’s mother and her boyfriend were charged with his murder. But far less public scrutiny has been given to the role of L.A. County sheriff’s deputies who investigated Gabriel’s situation in the months before his 2013 death. READ MORE HERE

How NINE LA sheriff’s deputies ignored plight of boy, 8, who was ‘burned, shot and beaten by his mom over eight months before she finally killed him’ – but they won’t face criminal charges

Man Faces Rape, Abuse, Incest Charges

Posted by Sandra On December - 30 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

rogergladneyA Tuscaloosa man who was being sought on child sex charges surrendered today to authorities. Roger Laboric Gladney, 34, is charged with first-degree rape, sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, child abuse and incest. Tuscaloosa police Lt. Teena Richardson said detectives launched a joint investigation with the Department of Human Resources after receiving a complaint of sexual abuse of a minor. READ MORE HERE

Kids Killed In Murder-Suicide

Posted by Sandra On December - 26 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

dougco-missingCOLORADO – The death of a Colorado woman and her two young sons found with gunshot wounds inside a van in a Lone Tree parking lot last month was officially declared a murder-suicide late last week. The designation was made by Douglas County Coroner Jill Romann, who determined Adam and Ethan Laber died of homicide by gunshot wounds and their mother, Jennifer Laber, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. READ MORE HERE

Man Accused of Killing Newborn

Posted by Sandra On December - 19 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

john-peterson-baby-death-1280_1481816479436_7351972_ver1-0PALISADE, Minnesota – A man is accused of killing his infant daughter by throwing her 12-feet into the air and across his kitchen. 33-year-old John Peterson of Palisade, Minnesota is charged with second-degree murder in the November 18th death of his 5-week-old newborn baby girl, who authorities say suffered head injuries including a skull fracture. According to the criminal charges, authorities were called to the child’s home on the 500 block of Main Street (Aitkin County) after the mother said the girl was having trouble breathing. READ MORE HERE

Dad Murdered 7-MO Son

Posted by Sandra On December - 12 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

ad_228433320A father has been found guilty of murdering his 7-month-old son by inflicting ‘frankly obscene’ injuries. Kane Kennedy, 20, was said to bad-tempered when he could not get ahold of marijuana to smoke. Preston Crown Court heard he forcibly grabbed hold of Oskar Jobey-Kennedy’s testicles, by either gripping, pinching or twisting them, and then pushed his fingers down the throat of the defenseless baby. READ MORE HERE

Serial Abductor Arrested

Posted by Sandra On December - 5 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

21650735-mmmainCLEVELAND, Ohio – A Lorain man authorities called a “serial abductor” was arrested in the kidnapping of a 6-year-old Cleveland girl and the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old Elyria girl, the FBI said. Justin Christian, 29, was arrested late Friday and is being held in the Cuyahoga County Jail on charges of kidnapping and rape. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty said they will present the case to a county grand jury. The arrest was announced Monday at a press conference held with federal, state and local law enforcement officials. Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams called Christian “a monster” and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine called Christian a serial abductor. READ MORE HERE

ARRESTED | Alleged kidnapper busted after months on the run

‘A monster’: Authorities arrest Lorain man in child abduction

 

Dad Drowned 4-YO Daughter

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

healdsburg_dad_1479769597875_2307985_ver1-0_640_360A Healdsburg father has been arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old daughter, authorities said Monday. Gerardo Mendoza Ordaz, 42, of Healdsburg, was taken into custody and was being held Monday on suspicion of homicide. Police said they believe the father intentionally drowned the girl in a baptismal pool at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, located in the 200 block of Matheson Street in Healdsburg. READ MORE HERE

Uncle Murdered 10-YO Niece

Posted by Sandra On November - 8 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

kayla-gomez-1st-day-of-school-640x480Law enforcement officials in East Texas are reporting the alleged murderer of 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco is a previously deported illegal alien from Mexico. Officials with the Smith County jail confirmed to Breitbart Texas that Gustavo Gonzalez, 24, is currently being held in the jail on an immigration detainer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Gonzalez was also confirmed to be a Mexican national by the jail official. READ MORE HERE

Uncle Charged In Death Of Child Found In Well; Was In US Illegally

 

Aliayah Lunsford’s Mother Charged

Posted by Sandra On November - 4 - 2016 ADD COMMENTS

aliayah-lunsford-650x350The mother of three-year-old Aliayah Lunsford hit her in the head on Sept. 24, 2011, causing her death, according to the a criminal complaint released Friday morning. Lena Lunsford was arraigned Friday morning in Lewis County after being transported back to West Virginia from Florida where she was arrested Thursday. The criminal complaint says Lunsford struck her daughter in the head with handheld object and caused blunt force trauma. It’s alleged she didn’t help her and wouldn’t allow those who saw it happen help the girl. READ MORE HERE

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