Internet Predator Sentenced!!

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Internet Predator Sentenced!!
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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 12:51pm

The internet perv who lured my 16dd and sexually assaulted her was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in jail with time served after 6, followed by 10 years probation, and registry with the sex offender list for our state. I am very happy that he got the maximum sentence allowed by law. However, I do have concerns about what services or programs are available to people like him...IOW, will he receive counseling or therapeutic help so when he's released he won't be a repeat offender?

He made a statement to the court and apologized to my dd and us (dd was not present, just H and me). He commented that he's remorseful and realizes he has problems and hopes to deal with them. He specifically asked the judge for services such as counseling. The judge did not buy his remorse story and told him based on this incident and his past arrest for the same crime 10 years ago that he is considered a predator. The judge also told him that in all those interviewed as character witnesses only his (the perv) had positive comments - even his old boss had only negative things to say. The judge's tone was pretty harsh (rightfully so).

I actually cried after all was said and done and he was sentenced because he apparently has a young daughter who is now a part of the child welfare system and presumably in foster care. I worry about her.

Last night I had conflicting prayers or both thanks and well wishing for his orphaned daughter. What a waste of his life. I hope his daughter is able to go on to be something great. And I hope he gets better. And I hope now that this chapter in this incident is behind us, my dd can work on dealing with the anxiety she has endured and get past her nightmares, etc.

Thanks everyone for your support during these past months.

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 12:57pm
Oh H&R - thanks for the update.
Pam
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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 2:40pm

I'm so glad it's over, and I'm especially glad he got the maximum sentence! You are so obviously such a loving person. I would be concerned with his DD also, and the absolute best thing that could happen to her is if she was adopted by a loving family who will raise her right. It would be in her best interest to never see this pervert again. From everything I've read about repeat sex offenders, there is little hope that counseling/services work for them. Sorry, don't mean to sound harsh, but I hate the way these guys get out and do it again and again, and sometimes move on to more fatal crimes. What does it mean "time served after 6?"

Hugs to you and your whole family. This has been so tough on all of you. I am thinking of you and your DD, and wishing her peace at night finally.

Laura

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 2:53pm

"time served after 6" means that the sentence is 10 years, but he will be released after 6 years served. He can apply for parole before then, but as the judge told him, "I hope you don't get out one minute sooner than the six years. If I could make the sentence longer, I would." Ditto. If he applies for parole, we will be permitted to contest it and voice our concerns.

Thanks again ladies!

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 3:02pm

I'll bet your happy to have this whole incident behind you. That guy just sounds like an awful creep, I have to say and I'm glad the judge was hard on him.

It is a real shame though, about his daughter. Does he have custody? Where is the mother that she will have to go to foster care?

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 3:10pm
We don't really know all the particulars surrounding his daughter. Only that the bio-mom is not in the picture. He had sole custody of her and was living with a fiance who had a young son of her own at the time of the incident. Apparently, the fiance kept the little girl for a while, but ultimately the girl was placed elsewhere as the fiance broke it off with the perv (for obvious reasons). How awful for everyone.
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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 5:09pm

Rose,
I wasn't around during the actual incident - I came on righ after, but picked up on the story through other posts of yours where you'd reference the situation.

As much as you want the perv to pay (and he will), I truly understand your feelings about his child and his missepnt life. It's amazing how the act of one can have such a ripple effect, isn't it?

Maybe is child will be adopted. My dd was removed from a neglectful home as an infant. It is possible that this child will have a real chance.

I'm glad this part of the nightmare is behind you. Hugs to your dd.
jt

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 8:12pm

dont forget.....

its very possible this pervert would have preyed on his own dd; you could actually be saving her, not sentencing her, KWIM?

I am in foster homes on occassion; there are some wonderful ones out there. Honestly, the worst I see are usually blood relatives. Most people who go into foster care do so because of genuine caring for kids

We tend to hear the horror stories

I would hope her placement with him was seriously reviewed in 6 yrs if he indeed has a thing for young girls

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Wed, 01-11-2006 - 10:04pm

Whew - glad to have this part of this mess behind you. HOpe you and your family move on in a positive way. I think it's incredibly generous of you to think about this guy's daughter - that *is* a sad part of the story.

((((HUGS))) to all of you.

Sue

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Thu, 01-12-2006 - 1:35pm
thanks for hte update and hugs. i hope that this will enable your dd to get some closure. I can't begin to imagine what you all have been going thru...