Howard Steven Ault, 33, a convicted pedophile and killer was sentenced to death Monday for the murder of two young sisters he strangled after he raped one of them in 1996. This case led to a new Florida law expanding public access to information on convicted sexual predators. Ault, convicted August 11th of first degree murder in the deaths of DeAnn Mu’min, 11, and her 7 year old sister, Alicia Jones, was also convicted on two counts of capital sexual battery, kidnapping and aggravated child abuse. As a result of
Howard Steven Ault, 33, a convicted pedophile and killer was sentenced to death Monday for the murder of two young sisters he strangled after he raped one of them in 1996. This case led to a new Florida law expanding public access to information on convicted sexual predators. Ault, convicted August 11th of first degree murder in the deaths of DeAnn Mu’min, 11, and her 7 year old sister, Alicia Jones, was also convicted on two counts of capital sexual battery, kidnapping and aggravated child abuse. As a result of
A 25 year old mother returned home to find Christopher L. Davis, a 24 year old parolee and acquaintance, in her house. Davis told the 48 year old grandmother, who was in the house, that the mother had wanted him to wait for her, the mother has denied that story. Davis allegedly fondled the mother’s 9 year old daughter and another child in the house allegedly witnessed the abuse and alerted the grandmother. When the mother came home, the women questioned Davis. When they said they were going to take
According to Newsday.com, under a 1995 law, convicted sex offenders are required to register with the state when released from prison. By checking with their local police department or calling 900-288-3838 and paying $5, the public can view photos & learn the names and addresses of sexual predators. There are less details of less serious offenders. A State Supreme Court judge in Mineola ruled that real estate agents and home sellers are not obligated to disclose the presence of a sex offender in the neighborhood. Some schools send home pictures
Under a 1995 law, convicted sex offenders are required to register with the state when they are released from prison. By checking with their local police department, the public can view photographs and learn the names and addresses of sexual predators, or by calling 900-288-3838 and paying a $5 fee. Because Megan’s Law does not include guidelines about when and how the information should be distributed, the use of the data is being shaped by the courts. Some schools send home pictures and addresses when the most serious offenders move
Proposed state legislation would enable prospective homebuyers or renters to find out about potentially dangerous sex offenders living in the neighborhood. Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan’s Law, a community based organization that works to ensure proper enforcement of the state sex offender notification law, said the bill would amend New York’s Real Property Law to require real estate agents and landlords to inform potential buyers and renters about subdirectories that provide specific information about high risk sex offenders living in their area. Buyers and renters will receive
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