GUILTY MD - Sarah Foxwell, 11, Salisbury, 23 Dec 2009

[Tricia]

Another woman who brings a high level sex offender into her home and he ends up killing an innocent child.

I am as furious with her as I am with him. I hope she is charged too. I am assuming this pig wasn't suppose to be around children and even though he is an "ex" the woman still put her niece in danger. She was this child's guardian and this is what she does?

What is wrong with these women???? ​

Don't they know when they bring these pieces of feces into their homes their innocent children are like a pornographic buffet to them? They just have to decide which one to take and/or how many.

A woman is suppose to protect children. She is suppose to be able to have super human powers and lift a car when a child is under it because her instinct is to do whatever it takes to PROTECT CHILDREN.

A woman is suppose to go without so that her children may eat. She would do this without thinking twice.

And a woman is suppose to become an wild lioness if someone even hints they are going to harm a child.

Yes, yes, men do the same thing but I'm sorry it is still different for women.

Our instinct, our soul, our whole being, is suppose to move mountains to make sure our children are safe.

What is wrong with these women???? ​

I can't even type anymore. :furious::furious::furious::furious:

 

[dnrslucky1]

Something is not right! The 6 year old sees him take her but says nothing, until the next morning when asked. This girl was 11 years old, did not scream and took the time to get her tooth brush. No signs of a break in.

IMO, he has harmed both these girls before and they knew to keep quiet and do what he said.

 

[mysticrose]

Im a little baffled by the toothbrush, the sister may have thought they were just talking and went back to bed. This could have told her anything, like he had a christmas suprise for her aunt and needed help anything of that nature ..she had already been around him so knew him ... I wonder if he took her toothbrush trying to throw everyone off, making it look like she went for a sleep over.
Apparently the aunt was not home, I wonder if she worked a night shift and he knew her schedule ...

 

[eyes4crime]

I agree with you that this RSO should have blame placed on his head!!! However, I do think this aunt who is acting as a parent figure should of done some research on any man or woman who she brought into her home and around innocent young children!! I don't think it is difficult to do some research on this...... I DO think it is unimaginable to take on the role of a parent or guardian and not do everything in your power to keep the children safe....but that is just me.
IMO the aunt did not deserve these 2 girls and Sarah did not deserve this.....RIP little one:angel:

For those who want to blame the aunt for for not doing the proper research on sex offenders/child predators/child murderers - I can certainly understand that. For me, I choose to put the blame on our legal/judicial system. It's really that simple, I choose to hold our legal system responsible. Perhaps the problem is within our Constitution - there aren't any provisions to protect the most vulnerable in this country - children. mho

Seems that predators can fool the best of them - family, LE, and I guess parole boards, judges, and those who prosecute. He lived with his family? Why isn't anyone blaming his parasitic behavior or his family for allowing him to hide out with them?

this guy was charged with a sex offense at 18yo - what happened to his juvenile files? Were they sealed?

He was charged again at 21 - why was he let out?
He had a warrant for failing to register - why wasn't he in jail for that?

There are TONS of people who believe that predators can be rehabed - even some right here on WebSleuth.
1. Research the literature, there are plenty of articles claiming success in the rehabilitation of predators.
2. Talk to a predator, you will hear they are rehabed.
3. Ask the families of predators - most will tell you their brother, dad, uncle, cousin can be, or perhaps has been, rehabilitated.
4.When the courts assign a predator to therapy or release on parole, ask yourself what that says to the general public - to me, it smacks of the idea they can be or have been rehabilitated. mho

There are plenty of moms who really are negligent and hateful of their children - and those moms should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. mho

However, IMO blaming caretakers for a child's demise from a sex offender allows the judicial system to continue its negligent and deadly modus operandi with predators. What are the incentives for our judicial system to change if moms, single moms, and caretakers are responsible for the behavior of predators? ? And, I also think there are many people who blame the woman because they don't know who else to blame - sort of a helpless feeling people get. I'm telling you why I think the way I do and in no way expect you to follow suit. mho

 

[eyes4crime]

Something is not right! The 6 year old sees him take her but says nothing, until the next morning when asked. This girl was 11 years old, did not scream and took the time to get her tooth brush. No signs of a break in.

IMO, he has harmed both these girls before and they knew to keep quiet and do what he said.

Maybe he has them groomed. Maybe told them he would kill their aunt if they said anything - a child sex predator can groom a child quickly, they seem to know the right things to say. This is a tragic case. mho

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Rest in peace Sarah. Fly with the angels, princess. :rose:

 

[fran]

I am sad that after returning home from celebrating this Christmas Day with my loved ones, I see that Sarah was found, but not as we had hoped alive, but her body.

I don't think there's any words that can express how I feel right now.

Tomorrow will be soon enough to dwell on the why, tonite is just not the right time, imo.

RIP little Sarah. No one will hurt you ever again.

To Sarah's loved ones, you have my deepest condolences.

Sincerely,
fran
:rose:

 

[B4igo2it]

My guess is Leggs dated the Aunt to gain the trust of the children, learn the layout of the home, and the ways of the aunt. This type of sick person seems to have time and patience, await perfect opportunity, plan their abductions and quickly accomplish their task, and some carefully hide the body of the victim. However, we have seen with other victims, they are discarded like a piece of trash.

My proposal is that ALL known sexual offenders/predators have a micro chip placed in them with GPS tracking. Had this been the case with Leggs, his movements from the time of the abduction could easily have been traced. In Sarah's case, it was immediately known who abducted her due to an eye witness; her sister.

The overwhelming support of the community and others blows my mind! To give up an important family tradition to search for a missing child shows genuine love and support for "our" missing children. People wanted to assist in the search the moment they learned of her situation. The cold temperatures did not turn searchers away.

Where was the aunt when Leggs entered the home? She better have a good answer, dammit!

I am so angry ... :furious:

 

[nerosleuth]

DEATH PENALTY, and maybe some will think twice before harming a child again!!!

Agreed. We should have the death penalty for these deviants who prey on minors.

In 2008 however, the United States Supreme Court made a flummery ruling in Kennedy v. Louisiana that states cannot punish the crime of child rape with the death penalty.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_v._Louisiana

Confound it! If the death penalty cannot be imposed upon these deviants who prey on minors, then these deviants should have a life without any kind of parole sentence imposed upon them.

 

[jnTexas]

For those who want to blame the aunt for for not doing the proper research on sex offenders/child predators/child murderers - I can certainly understand that. For me, I choose to put the blame on our legal/judicial system. It's really that simple, I choose to hold our legal system responsible. Perhaps the problem is within our Constitution - there aren't any provisions to protect the most vulnerable in this country - children. mho

Seems that predators can fool the best of them - family, LE, and I guess parole boards, judges, and those who prosecute. He lived with his family? Why isn't anyone blaming his parasitic behavior or his family for allowing him to hide out with them?

this guy was charged with a sex offense at 18yo - what happened to his juvenile files? Were they sealed?

He was charged again at 21 - why was he let out?
He had a warrant for failing to register - why wasn't he in jail for that?

There are TONS of people who believe that predators can be rehabed - even some right here on WebSleuth.
1. Research the literature, there are plenty of articles claiming success in the rehabilitation of predators.
2. Talk to a predator, you will hear they are rehabed.
3. Ask the families of predators - most will tell you their brother, dad, uncle, cousin can be, or perhaps has been, rehabilitated.
4.When the courts assign a predator to therapy or release on parole, ask yourself what that says to the general public - to me, it smacks of the idea they can be or have been rehabilitated. mho

There are plenty of moms who really are negligent and hateful of their children - and those moms should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. mho

However, IMO blaming caretakers for a child's demise from a sex offender allows the judicial system to continue its negligent and deadly modus operandi with predators. What are the incentives for our judicial system to change if moms, single moms, and caretakers are responsible for the behavior of predators? ? And, I also think there are many people who blame the woman because they don't know who else to blame - sort of a helpless feeling people get. I'm telling you why I think the way I do and in no way expect you to follow suit. mho

I completely agree with you about the judicial system. These people should not be let out. But they are every day, and every day there are ones who reoffend. We as parents must protect our children. We cannot trust the judicial system to do it. Knowing this guy was a child sex offender is no different than knowing he was a child abuser and letting him in the home. IMO once a child sex offender ALWAYS a child sex offender.

 

[Dani_md]

I live a half hour away from where this all took place. I've had a lot going on in my own life lately that I hadn't even watched the local news this week. I didn't find out about Sarah until someone posted a link on facebook yesterday. Nothing like this has ever happened around this area. The whole Eastern Shore of Maryland really pulled together for this sweet angel and said prayers. I have almost 200 friends on my facebook and all the active users joined her facebook group. This is all just so unreal to hit so close to home. Everyone offered their prayers and support because this NEVER happens here. This week has been a true eye opener to us all I believe. We've learned that evil does walk among even the smallest of areas, and we've learned that this stuff does happen everywhere!

We had out of town visitors tonight an Aunt and Uncle from Florida, along with a great grandmother who lives locally, my father in law and his gf. We all sat in my livingroom and turned to channel 6 (wboc news) and when I saw the breaking news and the press conference my heart literally stopped and I prayed for those who loved this little girl! I knew from the minute we turned it on they found her. I pray that little Sarah happily celebrated Jesus's birthday with him today in heaven. I pray for whoever found her as I can imagine this is the worst thing they have ever seen, I pray for her school mates that will be returning to an empty desk on January 4, I pray for everyone who truely loved this little angel, and I pray for Mike Lewis who said he would not give up until Sarah was found. God bless the community, searchers, and everyone who prayed for little Sarah, God hold her tight and let her know how much us here on Earth, who didn't even know her cared so deeply.

I want to go pick my daughter up out of her crib and never let her go!

Rest in Peace Dear Sweet Angel and may that monster get the ultimate punishment and ROT IN HELL for what he did to you!!!!

 

[crucibelle]

Tricia,

Couldn't agree with you more. I think the child was used to this man being around and trusted him. Supposedly her green toothbrush was missing from home, and the authorities found the toothbrush in the offender's truck. I bet he told her they were 'going on a trip' or something similar. It's just heartbreaking. I live 30 minutes away from Salisbury, and we very rarely have this type of crime in the area (or murder in general), so people are reeling with this news. I don't know what else to say... this woman should have known better than to bring this animal into her home.. she had a six year old little girl in the home, as well.

 

[darlin gal]

Did you all read this article?
It's called a Mother's Worst Fear
Written Dec. 2, 2008
By none other than the RSO's exwife, about HIM!

He was molesting his own daughter and social services did nothing!
http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2008/12/mothers-worst-fear.html

 

[eyes4crime]

I completely agree with you about the judicial system. These people should not be let out. But they are every day, and every day there are ones who reoffend. We as parents must protect our children. We cannot trust the judicial system to do it. Knowing this guy was a child sex offender is no different than knowing he was a child abuser and letting him in the home. IMO once a child sex offender ALWAYS a child sex offender.

There are two ends of the spectrum: Those who say there is NO treatment/cure and those who say there is. You can find research to support both. I'm at the end that says there is NO treatment/cure.

I'd say that with every divorce involving children - there should be a massive educational program regarding sex offenders. Helping women understand that they are now the target of child predators, teaching them what grooming is, and giving them options on how to deal with the predator would, in my opinion, help a great deal.

I also like the idea above about a microchip - however it would take about 60 sec. for the SO to cry out his/her Constitutional rights are being violated and every defense attorney around would agree with them.

Let's say mom had enough knowledge and a computer to do a sex offender check on this slug:

If a sex offender check was done in MD, he would show up as a sex offender with a very vague charge - I still have no idea what age he targeted and what he did. A child predator would minimize that in a heartbeat. He would NOT show as a sex offender in Delaware. mho

A nationwide criminal back ground check would show his other charges of burglary and assault. Wonder how many on Websleuths have done a nationwide criminal back ground check on their neighbors and friends? sure I think women need to be careful and education would help - but the legal system, with its state by state laws make it difficult, if not impossible, for the public to find out the truth. mho

 

[PorcineGranny]

eyesforcrime, let me add my two cents worth. You are right in thinking that our judicial system needs to be better, I agree with that, but in all things the buck stops with us. Her aunt, who was her guardian should have been wise enough to protect her and any child in her custody. If I dated someone I knew had raped and killed and then a month later they take my child and rape and kill her, I was the one who had the power to prevent that regardless of what the state had decreed as punishement previously. I just think the Aunt had the power to protect this child and she unwisely put her foolish needs ahead of the safety of the child. Her aunt is an idiot, should idots be held accountable for bad decisions that results in a death of an innocent. I think they should, afterall if you break the law, it doesn't matter that you did not know the law existed. A certain level of critical thinking should be required before anyone has the responsibility of a child. I am sick of these woman , some form of punishment should be exacted for stupidity.

 

[Carolina Girl]

Agreed. We should have the death penalty for these deviants who prey on minors.

In 2008 however, the United States Supreme Court made a flummery ruling in Kennedy v. Louisiana that states cannot punish the crime of child rape with the death penalty.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_v._Louisiana

Confound it! If the death penalty cannot be imposed upon these deviants who prey on minors, then these deviants should have a life without any kind of parole sentence imposed upon them.

The way I read that, if they murder the child, they can receive the death penalty?

 

[eyes4crime]

eyesforcrime, let me add my two cents worth. You are right in thinking that our judicial system needs to be better, I agree with that, but in all things the buck stops with us. Her aunt, who was her guardian should have been wise enough to protect her and any child in her custody. If I dated someone I knew had raped and killed and then a month later they take my child and rape and kill her, I was the one who had the power to prevent that regardless of what the state had decreed as punishement previously. I just think the Aunt had the power to protect this child and she unwisely put her foolish needs ahead of the safety of the child. Her aunt is an idiot, should idots be held accountable for bad decisions that results in a death of an innocent. I think they should, afterall if you break the law, it doesn't matter that you did not know the law existed. A certain level of critical thinking should be required before anyone has the responsibility of a child. I am sick of these woman , some form of punishment should be exacted for stupidity.

I hear what you are saying and I suggest you begin to gather support to charge the aunt with negligent homicide. I have no doubt the murderer of this child would assist you in every way possible. mho

 

[Carolina Girl]

Well, if some of them would not make it to the jailhouse, maybe more of them would think twice about doing it. If they quit protecting them when they put them in jail, and put them in general population, that might help also.

 

[marylandmissing]

For those who want to blame the aunt for for not doing the proper research on sex offenders/child predators/child murderers - I can certainly understand that. For me, I choose to put the blame on our legal/judicial system. It's really that simple, I choose to hold our legal system responsible. Perhaps the problem is within our Constitution - there aren't any provisions to protect the most vulnerable in this country - children. mho

Seems that predators can fool the best of them - family, LE, and I guess parole boards, judges, and those who prosecute. He lived with his family? Why isn't anyone blaming his parasitic behavior or his family for allowing him to hide out with them? Oh they are, all over local boards. The custodial parent of Sarah is getting ripped a new one.

this guy was charged with a sex offense at 18yo - what happened to his juvenile files? Were they sealed? Of course they are sealed. Do you think someone at 22 that commits an arson should have something he did at 16 brought to the courts attention?

He was charged again at 21 - why was he let out?
He had a warrant for failing to register - why wasn't he in jail for that?

He spent jail on the first charge if you read the court summaries.

There are TONS of people who believe that predators can be rehabed - even some right here on WebSleuth.
1. Research the literature, there are plenty of articles claiming success in the rehabilitation of predators.
2. Talk to a predator, you will hear they are rehabed.
3. Ask the families of predators - most will tell you their brother, dad, uncle, cousin can be, or perhaps has been, rehabilitated.
4.When the courts assign a predator to therapy or release on parole, ask yourself what that says to the general public - to me, it smacks of the idea they can be or have been rehabilitated. mho

This is the issue - where is the prevention. I have a friend who has a 19 yo son. He was molested at 7 and spent two years in therapy. Three years ago he told her not only was he gay, but he was attracted to the 8 year old down the road. She has lived a living hell since. Her church abandoned her, ex-husband felt the way to deal with this was to beat it out of him, and she has had therapist after therapist reject her from what she tells them on the phone. She's had CPS show up at her house cause of what she told a therapist, yet her son has not touched anyone?

There are plenty of moms who really are negligent and hateful of their children - and those moms should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. mho

However, IMO blaming caretakers for a child's demise from a sex offender allows the judicial system to continue its negligent and deadly modus operandi with predators. What are the incentives for our judicial system to change if moms, single moms, and caretakers are responsible for the behavior of predators? ? And, I also think there are many people who blame the woman because they don't know who else to blame - sort of a helpless feeling people get. I'm telling you why I think the way I do and in no way expect you to follow suit. mho

I disagree. Just how was Jaycee Dugard finally free? By someone watching this list and seeing someone with children. Of course in a dream world, but that is not reality, he was not in jail, are we not our neighbor's keeper?

You're telling me you're dating someone for two months and have 7 kids living at your house and you visit his and that doesn't have an alarm going off? Not to mention, how the hell does someone with that many kids have time to date?Someone - his family, hers, neighbors, friends, someone should have notified authorities that he was around children.

 

[Dani_md]

Did you all read this article?
It's called a Mother's Worst Fear
Written Dec. 2, 2008
By none other than the RSO's exwife, about HIM!

He was molesting his own daughter and social services did nothing!
http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2008/12/mothers-worst-fear.html

I wonder if the he told the aunt the whole story about being 18 and she being 15. Only thing is in Maryland they put you on the sex offender registry is there is a 6 yr age difference I believe. I know thats how it use to be, so if that were the case he wouldn't be on the registry. I wouldn't be so blind to that if it were me. I must admit a lot of time when I think to check the RSO I always just check Md, maybe looked at DE twice. Possibly the aunt didn't know he was on De and only fed her bull about the MD. No excuse a sec offender is a sex offender and sex offenders lie. All it would have took was me to see his pic on that registry and he would not have so much as a word from me again and if he were in contact with children in my care the police would be called immediately. I don't think a high risk sex offender can be just over looked. I hope a lot of people who saw this case unwind are learning from the aunt in this cases mistake and won't let a RSO in their home or around their children.

When my neice was little not that many years ago my sister and I took her to the Salisbury zoo. I remember walking head on toward this man who had the most darkest eyes. Looked like a manson follower. He had long hair and a tie dye shirt on. Was pondering the zoo all alone and I remember thinking to myself what is that creepy dude doing at this zoo by himself. He even kicked a pine cone that hit my foot. A few days later his face was plastered all over the news. He broke in to the zoo a couple nights after we saw him there and raped and sodomized a baby llama in the worst possible way. The poor llama had internal bleeding and had to be euthanized due to such poor health. He use to be on the PETA wesite. I will never forget his name. Bad people always give off bad vibes, I just wish we all weren't so blind to them vibes!