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More from County NewsAuthorities today released new details about the arrest of a man suspected of keeping a 13-year-old girl as a sex slave near Moorpark.
Shawn Damon Barth, 46, was arrested Monday morning when Ventura County sheriff's deputies, who were watching him, stopped his pickup truck in the Ventura area, said Detective Eric Buschow.
Authorities suspect Barth raped the girl daily for the past three months in a motor home parked in an orchard near the 4000 block of Hitch Boulevard west of Moorpark, Buschow said at a press conference at the Sheriff Department's Thousand Oaks station.
The suspect was scheduled to be arraigned in Ventura County court this afternoon on charges of child rape, oral copulation on a child and continuous sexual abuse. He was being held in Ventura County Jail today in lieu of $1 million bail.
Barth allegedly kept the girl isolated in the motor home, parked more than a mile from the road, except when he allowed her to go to school, authorities said.
The owner of the orchard allowed Barth to park there in exchange for a fee, but didn't know about the alleged abuse, Buschow said.
The girl was taken into protective custody last week after Moorpark Unified School District officials tipped off authorities about possible abuse.
The girl began attending middle school in Moorpark at the beginning of this semester.
School officials became suspicious after they made a routine request for records from her last school in Yucaipa in San Bernardino County, Buschow said.
When Yucaipa school officials learned the girl was living with Barth, they told their counterparts in Moorpark there had been allegations he molested the girl in San Bernardino County, Buschow said.
Moorpark school officials then contacted police and the county Human Services Agency.
Barth claimed he was the girl's guardian, though he does not have legal custody of her, said Moorpark Police Chief Capt. Ron Nelson.
Authorities did not say exactly how the girl ended up living with Barth.
She was not kidnapped or reported missing, Buschow said.
Buschow said Barth previously had a relationship with the girl's mother, but he did not elaborate.
He declined to discuss the girl's mother other than to say she is a witness in the case and that she is cooperating with police.
The girl did not tell anyone about the abuse.
After she was taken into protective custody, she told authorities Barth threatened her and she was afraid to leave, Buschow said.
"She was a psychological prisoner," he said.
Barth first had contact with the girl in San Bernardino County, and investigators believe they may have traveled around Southern California in the motor home, Buschow said.
The abuse may have gone on for years, Nelson said.
Barth lived several years ago in Oak Park, Buschow said.
He does not have a permanent job, and supports himself by collecting various items and selling them them at swap meets, Nelson said.
Sitting in the parking lot of the Thousand Oaks sheriff's station today, Barth's white pickup had items including surf boards, boogie boards, a propane tank and a fan strapped to its bed.
The motorhome where the alleged abuse occurred has a small surveillance camera above the door.
Nelson said this is the first child sex slavery case he's dealt with in his 21-year career with the sheriff's department.
"I'm not aware of any cases that are similar to this at all," he said.
Buschow said the girl's rescue was an example of schools and law enforcement working together as intended.
"There are so many ways this could have slipped through the cracks," he said.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Barth to call the East County Sexual Assault Unit at 494-8201.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on September 17, 2008 at 5:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can not imagine the fear of this 13 year old girl! My prayers are with her. I hope this man rots in prison!!!!!
Posted by handyhood on September 17, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now now annawhaat, innocent until proven guilty! Of course if proven guilty I hope rotting isn't all that happens to him in prison!
Posted by opns on September 17, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG, OMG, this poor child - they need to take this Son..of.. @.. &&itch and cook him in hot water after they castrate him. Damn how news like this infuriates me.
Some don't believe in waterboarding - well the shoe fits perfect in this case.
Goodness, now i have to start my day with something to discusting as this. What this poor child has to wake up to everyday is beyond me.
God, please keep her close to your heart.
Posted by lawabider on September 17, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well if that nut judge Clark gets this case, the guy will walk as evidenced by his horrific track record in dealing with pedophiles... Karma is going to have to take this creep out!
Posted by keepin_it_real on September 17, 2008 at 7:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is too hard for my brain to absorb this morning. Poor little girl. I hope she will get some help.
I would like to know who this man was. And where is this little girls parents. Was she kidnapped? If she was, I can't even imagine what her parents have been going thru as well.
Put this piece of scum in a trailer and have tie him up, for the rest of his life and throw him a little bread an water here and there. And no umm, you know what I mean.
This is terrible.
Posted by letg58 on September 17, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
FRICKEN SICKO, GLAD THEY GOT HIM!
Posted by oxnard40 on September 17, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
keepin_it_real... Good question. Where were the parents? Was this an abduction or what?
Once again the Star gives out just enough info to be dangerous.
Posted by BeaHappi on September 17, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ugh...people like this man should be taken out to a field, then drawn and quartered and stretched out over a red ant hill.
Poor girl...
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
And my kids think I am over protective! With sickos like this walking around...how can anyone blame us for not allowing our children out to simply ride their bikes anymore.
The court system protects these animals. They are given more rights and freedom than the innocent people.
Posted by exheaven1 on September 17, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I feel so bad for this girl, the physcial and psychological damage she will/has suffer(ed). This is truly unfortunate. Glad they caught this perverted jerk.
Posted by robert21805 on September 17, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
let me take him out to a dirt field with an m16 i promise i wont miss and it will only cost the county about 65 cents for the bullet.
Posted by mommainthe805 on September 17, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Poor thing. Electric bleachers for these s.o.b's...I'll flip the switch a couple of times. AFTER castrating him.
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't want any graphic details, but are they going to release his name, relationship to the victim, etc?
Posted by icanilluminateu on September 17, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
He will be sent to prison where the other inmates will take care of him. Pedophiles are the lowest scum and other prisoners hate them. He will likely end up stabbed, beaten, or both.
Posted by Beachguy on September 17, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't imagine someone doing that to my little girl, it's sickening to think there are people out there who search for children like this. I've actually heard that if inmates know about someone who's raped, or molested a child in prison they sort of "take care" of them if you know what I mean. So if we hope just hard enough, maybe those inmates will "handle" or "take care" of this sick, deranged, psychopathic idiot for GOOD. Castration comes to mind, and might be a good alternative! Or 10 minutes alone with the dude... even better!
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Of course and that is how it should be. I just want to know about this scum and post his picture...he deserves NO protection!
Posted by weissfam5 on September 17, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We need to turn to public execution of people like this. Think of how many of us will pay to see that. They could auction off the rights to shoot or pull the switch to the highest bidder. We can help the budget by making money and not paying to keep this person (I use this term as he is not yet convicted) in jail for years.
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CamDad, you seem to know about this story...since it's well after 10am, I am guessing the information has been released. Do you know if this guy had prior convictions?
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks. Amazing that we have to get the information from the comments section!
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on September 17, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I personally don't want to see anyone executed "in public" over this. In private is just fine with me though.
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Not yet, but in 2 years when he gets out for time served he will have to register as on.
Since this is another horrible crime that only receives slaps on the wrist, I figure 2 years is about all he will get for ruining a life (lives).
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
MAY being the key word. I hate to be so cynical about our justice system, but it has let too many children down in the past.
Posted by mygirls91360 on September 17, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
If your organ makes you commit sin, then it needs to be cut off!!! This sick pig will get some good old fashioned prison justice so he better bring a lot of Vaseline along for the ride. Of course, the guy will probably whine and cry to the courts that he was molested as a kid or that he ate too many Twinkies or something stupid to avoid any responsibility. Sorry scumbag, there are no excuses for harming children!!!!!!!
Posted by oxnard40 on September 17, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These are the charges against Shawn Barth
Code:PC Sec:269(a)(1)
Level:Felony
Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child - Pc261(a)(2)
Code:PC Sec:269(a)(1)
Level:Felony
Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child - Pc261(a)(2)
Code:PC Sec:269(a)(4)
Level:Felony
Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child - Oral Copulation
Code:PC Sec:288.5(a)
Level:Felony
Continuous Sexual Abuse
Posted by hitwatUaimat on September 17, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I say nail it to a stump and push him over backwards. Or better yet nail it to a stump, light the stump on fire and give him a dull butter knife and let him decide how to get out of the fire.
Posted by Madonna on September 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This makes me sick. I am trying to keep myself from vomiting. What a sick SOB!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by byteme on September 17, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
this man is obviously very very sick. he was probably molested as a child himself. Most perps are.Hope the poor child gets the help she will need
Posted by ruby_pdr on September 17, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ElPapiChuloDeCamarillo you seem to know more than what the article is saying, what do you mean the mother knew????????!!!!!!!!
Posted by brwnoso on September 17, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This fool, needs to learn a lesson. I say they torture him them let a dog eat his privates while his still alive. Hope he gets what he deserves. What a punk
Posted by brwnoso on September 17, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ok que lo capen pues
Posted by Comments on September 17, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ugh - my heart aches for this poor girl. I can't even imagine the hell she went through. No doubt she will have quite a time recovering from her ordeal. I hope she gets all the help she needs. I wish there were something I could do to help.
As for her rapist, I hope he does life in prison. I'm against the death penalty, but in cases like this I don't think I'd cringe if I heard that was his penalty. He needs to pay for what he did to this poor girl and frankly no punishment is good enough. And, I firmly believe that there is no rehabiliting people like this.
I'm glad that the school was diligent and called authorities once she was missing. Otherwise she might still be in that creep's clutches. And, I wonder if he's her father or relative? That could be another reason he had access. And, if it is proven that her mother was involved then she should get the exact same punishment he gets!
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on September 17, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CAMDAD: When's the McRib coming back?! Any insider information you can share?
Posted by BeaHappi on September 17, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If what Papi is saying is true then the mother seems just as much to blame...even more! Her job is to protect her children; not prostitute them out.
OMG!!! This is horrifying.
As hotwildflower always says "Meth IS the devil!"
Posted by hisgrl on September 17, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Was she reported missing? where were the parents..is he a friend of the family. I wish we had more info on this sick man.
Posted by loquinus on September 17, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please tell me where you guys are finding all the information about this.
Posted by ca4ever on September 17, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
wow looks like someone was deleted, ElPapiChuloDeCamarillo obviously knew waaaay too much
Posted by socalromans on September 17, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Check the LA times...there's alot more to this story.
The mother knew this guy and had a restraining order against him.
How does he wind up in possesion of this girl???
For months?
Him and the mother need to be shot....many many times.
Posted by Comments on September 17, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have no idea whether the mother of this child is a meth addict or not. Nor do we know whether she was truly involved or not. All that will come out eventually I'm sure. All that aside, I think we let so many criminals and losers off the hook by stating "meth is the devil" or alcohol is the devil, or any other drug of choice. The fact is that nobody makes someone take a drug. It's a choice. Yes, people do get hooked, some quite quickly. And I believe that addiction is a disease. However, we all still have choices. IF this mother was a meth addict and IF she was involved in her daughter's continual rape, then SHE herself is the devil, not the meth she CHOSE to take. Period. Let's not let people off the hook by blaming their drug. When that young guy killed the jogger a couple of weeks ago while driving drunk, no one was saying "alcohol is the devil." People were castigating him and the choice he made to drink and drive. We all have choices in life. Everyone makes the choice to pick up a drug for the 1st time. And, people have a choice whether or not to get help once they're addicted. I'm not immune to the effects of addiction - many in my family are/were alcoholics and some were drug addicts. I know it's hard to get off whatever substance you're addicted to. However, in my opinion NO drug can be or should be used as an excuse for someone to do something so heinous as this. Anyone who can harm a child in this way is just inherently evil.
Posted by cast on September 17, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ca4ever
more or less what did his post say?
Posted by kelly13 on September 17, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sick.
On another note, does anyone know what charges were put on the lovely couple who left the little girl in the shopping cart as they were shoplifting?
This stuff makes me sick and it is hard to get out of my mind. I keep thinking about the kids.
Posted by ca4ever on September 17, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
www.latimes.com
gives ALOT more details. Come on VCStar, what is up? This is your county and we have to go to LA to get details
Posted by hisgrl on September 17, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
all I know is this man will be "taken care of" once he is let out in the general population. he better hope he is well protected.
Posted by NowHearThis on September 17, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guessing that the same people above who are lambasting the monster in the story are the same people who bash folks who fervently have faith in their God. Not to say that all religious people are perfect, but, knowing the Lord is better than not. We need more folks turning back to their faith. Maybe that will help this sicko society we live in.
If you people knew what goes on at high school and college parties, you all would be horrified.
The devil is running roughshod over the Earth. God will be the ultimate judge someday.
Let's all be nice to someone today.
Posted by dym2u26 on September 17, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is LA Times version http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-...
Posted by anisbabygrl on September 17, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Apparently, if I heard correctly on the news this morning... The young girl was his niece.? I could be totally wrong, so don't quote me. I think this is so discusting and with all those other prior convictions, why would they let a sick animal like him in society? I think if anybody harms a child, they should be sentenced like a murderer.
Posted by ca4ever on September 17, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can tell you that if it was me that found him doing this in an orchard, he would have been shot right then and there, no questions asked. Sick ma has ruined taht poor girls life
Posted by lawabider on September 17, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
YOU CANNOT REHABILITATE A PEDOPHILE. PERIOD. We need to castrate them and eliminate them from the gene pool.
Posted by swtnsassy on September 17, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
this is just sick and awful I have 2 nieces that are 13 and believe me this man would not be walking...i do hope that the mother had nothing to do with this because if she did then she is beyond any words can describe...
Posted by Why on September 17, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the bad thing is that most of these guys get into prison and ask to be in the SNY(special needs yard)/protective custody and no one really gets a real shot at them. I wish they didn't do that and just put them in with the general population. they'll find out what real pain is i hope this guy rots in hell.
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's interesting how they are put in protective custody to protect them from others when the kids weren't protected from them.
I don't understand why we cater to the inmates. Prison isn't meant to be a fun place. It's supposed to be scary as all heck so you never want to go.
Posted by hisgrl on September 17, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
In middle school. I would have told someone. or ran away, went to police when he thought I was at school. i feel so bad for her.
Posted by coastalslinger on September 17, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Unfortunately nothing will happen to him when he is sent to prison. They keep people like him segregated from the general population. Funny how we do all we can to keep HIM protected, but many parents/judges feel no obligation to keep the children protected.
Posted by coastalslinger on September 17, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG Hot.....you got in my head :)
Posted by joanna on September 17, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What is really disturbing is the police congratulating themselves 'this is great example of the school system and law enforcemnt working as it should - she could have slipped through the cracks'
WELL HELLO! she did slip through the crack he has been doing this to her for months perhaps years!!!
Posted by 805grl on September 17, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
disgusting pig!!! I hope he gets whats coming to him in prison!! I hope the girl gets some help too!! I have a 13 year old, I would want to get my hands on this guy if it were my daughter!!
Posted by swtnsassy on September 17, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
my problem is that her "mother" and I use that term with caution, never reported her missing or abducted nothing, what did she tell the other school when she did come back this semester? Many questions not answered.
Posted by jkaspr on September 17, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Papi got banned again??????Whew...He must have said something truthful again....This story brings out the worst emotions in all of us...hatred...disgust...the feeling that we can actually kill someone for doing this...if presented the opportunity to flip the swicth ot pull the trigger on someone like this...Dont get me wrong...I truly believe the death penalty is deserved in cases like this as well as any capitol case...What amazes me is how something like this goes on and we find out that our emotions would allow us to do or think we could do all of the actions that have been discussed in this forum...Those emotions are powerful things...
Posted by hotwildflower on September 17, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just have a general disgust for the light penalties out there for stuff such as child molestation, drinking and driving, rape...etc.
Prison needs to be the worst fear, they need to make it a horrible place to go and never want to return. Prison is just looked at as a place for a free meal and a warm bed. We treat prisoners better than we do our own soldiers. Look at the men and women fighting for this country in the blazing heat, sleeping on the ground underneath tanks or even the vets sleeping on the streets while the animals who ruin our society are all cush with every need from food and shelter all the way to top of the line health care provided on our dime!
Take away all of their extras, I have to stop spouting off on here about this issue, it does no good. I have actually written to the Gov. about it, but I guess he has bigger fish to fry with worrying about other stuff.
I need to figure out a way to actually get some real attention on this issue! Of course the darn ACLU will cry about it while NO ONE stands up for the victims and their families!
Posted by freaknnuts on September 17, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oxnard40-
What happened to the 3 strikes law??? Or is that only for LA county? -it should qualify everywhere, in my opinion.
Do they list dates for these felonies?
How many more felonies does he have to commit before they lock him up for good??
crazy......
Posted by bray on September 17, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Is there a crime for being a complete idiot?
If so the mom should be locked up for life.
How can you allow your 13 year old daughter live with someone (you have a restraining order against) in a RV in an orchard?
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on September 17, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NowHearThis: THUMP-THUMP!!!
Posted by brwnoso on September 17, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The police should of shot him. They would of then gave an explanation that they seen a shiny object. Case closed
Posted by ebrockway on September 17, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
looks like not only CamDad but Junior got banned too? On a story as horrific as this there should maybe be some leeway?
I think most of you covered what I think should be done with scum like this guy. I feel so bad for the girl, so close in age to one of my daughters.
It's so hard to put anything into words that won't get me banned as well.
And to think, this guy still has rights. If he'd killed the poor girl somehow, he'd have more rights than her.
Sick, disgusting evil man.
Posted by hisgrl on September 17, 2008 at 4:18 p.m.
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Posted by alovebug06 on September 17, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would like to know where this girls' mother is and what was she doing with a sicko like that. Being a mother myself, I always need to know where my 2 kids are at all times. This sicko needs to be neutered so that way he wont hurt any other children.. My heart goes out to this girl, but not her mother..
Posted by hisgrl on September 17, 2008 at 4:21 p.m.
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Posted by Hueneme1961 on September 17, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i agree with brwnbear.the police should have shot. and saved us some money.
Posted by NavalAviator on September 17, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, Mr. Barth, you just qualified for about a 99-year sentence. Your retirement years have been taken care of . . . .
Posted by jamesgang1 on September 17, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shooting him would have been the easy way out for HIM.. He needs to suffer for the rest of his life. I am sure this poor girl will suffer in many ways. I hope he gets all that is coming to him. I am sorry for her that she did not have parents smart enough to protect her from such an animal. They should have to be held accountable for this as well. I don't care what the situation is..I would NEVER allow a man with his history to raise my child! It sounds like she (the mother) knew of past abuse! SICK,SICK,SICK!
Posted by opns on September 17, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
James - “He needs to suffer for the rest of his life” Are you Crazy or what?
REALLY!!?? You blew my top!! Suffer for the rest of his life? This freak should have been dead the first time he touched anyone! Why should he have any rights to live james, why? He dosen’t deserve to have a life. He’s a piece of sh_t from H_ll.
I would bet that this poor young lady wanted this scum dead everytime he even looked at her. She, james will suffer the rest of his life. This infected germ could care less what he has done. Do you not understand that.
Posted by mandynathan on September 17, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"The abuse may have gone on for years, Nelson said."
'"There are so many ways this could have slipped through the cracks," he said.'
It seems to me this DID slip through the cracks. Thank God someone finally helped this child.
Posted by cast on September 17, 2008 at 7:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by ironwoman on September 17, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a disturbing story and I am glad that he was caught. I hope the little girl gets a lot of help. Being abused like this will take many years, if not forever, to deal with. I hope she makes it. People that harm children should have harsher sentences.
Posted by keepin_it_real on September 17, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, I haven't been on this post since this morning. I would love to have seen what camdad and junior had to say. Just curious.
Going to take a look at the LA Times now so I can get some real information.
His picture is there now and it makes me want to throw up...
This little girl is now free and I hope she will end up in a good home with good people who will get her some help. God knows she will need it.
Posted by jamesgang1 on September 17, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Opns~ No, I am not crazy. Just emotional.I truly feel him dying is the easy way out for HIM. I did not say he deserves to a good life. He deserves to be punished, tortured & castrated. I do know from personal history what damage can be done! I did think about killing (or him getting the death penalty)the abuser, molester, manipulater & finally murderer that did this to my family.He still walk the streets, but what kind of life is he living.. and what kind of life would I be living if I had him "taken care of". I think torture would be better than an easy death by injection!
Posted by jamesgang1 on September 17, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Also, I do realize this case is different. This man will go to prison, hopfully for the rest of his life. He will have to think about what he did ever day he is sitting in his little cell! I can only hope he is tortured by other inmates and guards. I have many other wishes for him but if I post them I am sure I will be banned! Use your imagination!!!
Posted by kljinusa on September 17, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have the same question a few others have asked. Why was this girl not reported missing? The mother is culpable here, despite the restraining order against this man.
Posted by THESILKY1 on September 17, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds like another great choice for new proposed prison in Camarillo. I will enjoy giving this guy $250,000 a year by way of taxes and nothing but the best in health care.
Will see...
The Silky one.......
Posted by ironwoman on September 18, 2008 at 6:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
silky, it's $600,000.00 per yer per inmate at the new improved prison/hospital. Just what this guy needs.
jamesgang- You don't have to justify what you wrote...it was clear. There are some commenters that "assume", go off in tangents, and accuse you of something that you didn't write. I understood your comment and I know what you're saying. He deserves to be miserable in prison. I agree.
Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on September 18, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I will never look at a motorhome the same again. Castrate him!
Posted by thorvet on September 18, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a good example of why the death penalty should be in place. Not revenge, not as a deterrent, but to make absolutely certain these inhuman monsters never get the chance to do it again. Sexual predators like this cannot be rehabilitated and the money gambled to try is not worth it and will most likely be wasted.
It's too bad that it costs so much to put someone on death row. I prefer the .65 bullet price myself.
Disgusting.
Posted by imbetnonit on September 18, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some people just need to be exterminated.
Posted by opns on September 19, 2008 at 4:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry james, i misunderstood.
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PS, Hi High, can you put a link returning to the story on Star (on the side bar, under 'Crime on streets' Thanks
Posted by opns on September 19, 2008 at 7:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lawabider - i read somewhere that you wanted an individual site to speak without reservations. I've gone out on a tangent (as one would put it) and created a site for you and everyone else to join and participate and see how it works out. It would be in our best interest - and especially of those who have walked those shoes, men and woman alike - without prejudist to come forth and partake to help others heal from this offense. The ultimate goal would be to reach a few or more being presently violated to help them reach out, and believe in them.
Thank You.
Posted by madmax on September 19, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Someone molests a child and the internet lynch mob starts making their angry "we should" posts. It's terrible, but your response is so cliche.
Posted by opns on September 19, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
James - my Condolances to you. My heart aches.
Posted by SportGirl on September 19, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cut it off with a dull knife! No anesthesia! Sick Basta**!!!
Posted by LePuRRs on January 19, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
With my extensive personal experience with The Ventura County Sheriff ,the D.A. office and A.P.S.,V.C.B.H and finally the Board of supervisors and their tangled web I assure you that it is best to wait for the outcome of this case.So remembe,anyone can be made to look like whatever a bias and obviously self serving government portrays.
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