FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #1

[passionflower]

Oh I am so upset.
I truely thought she would be found by now.
Just the thoughts of why people take children
scares me............like the Garrids..........monsters!

 

[GRANNYL]

quick question... for anyone in Florida...

are there any crime cameras set up in Florida? How bout cameras at redlights?

CG not sure about that area but will check in a little while when I go over there to see what I am allowed to do like searching. I plan to walk the entire area even though it has already been covered sometimes a new set of eyes may see things differently. Will post later this afternoon when I get back.

 

[passionflower]

When theres any suspicious activity like a attempted stranger abduction around my grandchildrens school, we get a call from the school. I wonder if thats the case in Florida. Does anyone know why the FBI is involved?

Praying they find this little girl safe...

kidnapping???

 

[impatientredhead]

I thought RSO's could not live near schools? Don't tell me it is like - they can't live within 100 feet of a school or something stupid like that. Less than a mile from an elementary school, really? Scary.

We lived about 2 blocks away from my elementary school and I hated my mom for not letting me walk even in the 6th grade she would drive me to and from. If I had children I would be the same way. I am shocked to hear there is a 2 mile bus limit. I had no idea those kinds of rules were instituted.

10 within a mile
39 within 2 miles
74 within 3 miles
132 within 5 miles

If there is a radius it is pretty small, less than a half mile where the first offender is registered. A quarter mile is 1320 feet.

 

[trigger]

Somer's Father Pleads for Everyone to Search
Created: 10/20/2009 9:50:32 AM
Updated: 10/20/2009 10:09:23 AM
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Thompson is asking everyone to do what they can to find Somer, the 7-year-old girl who disappeared while on her way home from Grove Park Elementary school.

"Please find my daughter," Thompson sobbed.

The girl's father is separated from Somer's mother, Diena Thompson, and lives in Graham, North Carolina.

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=146932&catid=3
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UPDATED: Amber Alert Issued for Somer Thompson
Created: 10/19/2009 8:34:10 PM
Updated: 10/20/2009 10:27:20 AM
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An Amber Alert has been issued for Somer Thompson, who investigators have been searching for all night in a 1-mile radius around her elementary school.

Sheriff Rick Beseler says this is the longest a child has been missing in Clay County in 22 years. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says it is asking for information about a blue sedan seen in the neighborhood 10 days ago. Authorirties say the occupants, two men and a woman, tried to lure a young girl into the car.

Sheriff Beseler says individuals can also come help with the search.

Video: New Conference~Amber Alert Issued for Somer Thompson 10/20/09 6AM Report 10:50
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1301393543

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=146917&catid=3

:angel:

Im glad they have a amber alert. It is just on msnbc.

 

[passionflower]

Thanks to all of you that are going to search for Somer.
God's blessings for you and Somer.......

 

[impatientredhead]

When theres any suspicious activity like a attempted stranger abduction around my grandchildrens school, we get a call from the school. I wonder if thats the case in Florida. Does anyone know why the FBI is involved?

Praying they find this little girl safe...

Suspected abduction, kidnapping is a federal crime.

That being said local LE can invite the FBI in at anytime they feel the additional resources would be beneficial.

 

[passionflower]

now watch Cummings will use this baby as his defense............
he will go down there,
I bet
like GA did for Haleigh

 

[GRANNYL]

camcneishg
Please check you PM's. DO YOU STILL WANT TO GO WITH ME TO SEARCH THE AREA? PM ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER. WOULD LIKE TO GO IN THE NEXT 30 MINUTES OR SO.

GrannyL
PS also anyone else in Orange Park area want to meet up send me your number.

 

[Mazama]

I thought RSO's could not live near schools? Don't tell me it is like - they can't live within 100 feet of a school or something stupid like that. Less than a mile from an elementary school, really?

Each state has it's own restrictions. For Florida:

What address restrictions apply to sexual offenders and predators? Can they live near a bus stop, school, park, playground, etc?

In general terms, barring any exceptions as so outlined in Florida Statute, if an individual is a sexual offender or predator who has a released status (meaning he/she is no longer serving any form of sanction for the offense) and his/her offense date was committed before 10/1/2004, there is no Florida statutory restriction on where he/she can live based solely upon his/her designation as an offender/predator or the offense committed. Florida Statute 794.065, entitled &#8220;unlawful place of residence for persons convicted of certain sex crimes&#8221;, is a non-registration related statute that applies to individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. By definition individuals that this restriction applies to will also qualify for sexual offender or predator registration, however, please note that this statute does not apply to all individuals required to register. The statute holds that individuals convicted of certain sexual crimes (s. 794.011, s. 800.04, s. 827.071, or s. 847.0145) for offenses that occurred on or after October 1, 2004, where the victim of the offense was less than 16 years of age, cannot reside within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, or playground.
Additionally, there may be city or county ordinances regarding offenders/predators in your area. You are encouraged to contact your local Sheriff's Office and/or Police Department to inquire as to any ordinances regarding offenders/predators in your area.
In instances where an offender/predator is currently still serving some form of supervision under the Department of Corrections (DC) for the qualifying sex offense, the offender or predator's Conditions of Probation ordered by the judge and clerk of the courts in accordance with Florida Statute will specify any guidelines/restrictions. This information is housed by the DC. You can contact the DC probation officer to obtain this information if the subject is on probation. To obtain the name and phone number for the probation officer go to the DC website Contact page located at http://www.dc.state.fl.us/orginfo/contact.html or contact our unit on our toll-free line at 1-888-357-7332 to obtain contact information for the probation officer.


http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/FAQ.jsp#Question25

Maz

:cow:

 

[lizzysf]

OMG, not another one! I hope they find Somer really quick!!! It is so hard to hear about all these kids disappearing. It really breaks my heart.

( Let's hope the Anthony's don't mosy on over and stick their noses in with their foundation and Caylee Bears, too. )

 

[justbeachy]

Here is the policy in Florida on RSO's and distances from schools:

There is no state-level registration law that prevents a released offender/predator (i.e. an offender/predators no longer serving any type of sanction under the Department of Corrections) from living near a school, playground, day care, etc.

However, there is another Florida Statute, 794.065, entitled, &#8220;Unlawful place of residence for persons convicted of certain sex offenses&#8220;, which holds, in part, that individuals convicted of certain sexual crimes, where the victim was less than 16, and the offense occurred on or after 10/01/2004, cannot reside within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, or playground. For additional details, please see Florida Statute 794.065.


http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/FAQ.jsp#Question14

 

[elepher50]

Was so hoping to see that Somer had just been hiding out. if she was simply hiding cold and hunger woud have forced her from her hiding spot by now. Praying Somer will be found.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Please check you PM's. DO YOU STILL WANT TO GO WITH ME TO SEARCH THE AREA? PM ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER. WOULD LIKE TO GO IN THE NEXT 30 MINUTES OR SO.

GrannyL

I live about 4 hours from Grove Park, otherwise I would help you go search in a heartbeat.

:rose: Praying for Somer.

 

[Mazama]

Thanks to all of you that are going to search for Somer.
God's blessings for you and Somer.......

I also want to say thank you to the locals who are helping in searching for her. What a loving and generous thing to do. :blowkiss:

Maz

:cow:

 

[dsntslp]

CG not sure about that area but will check in a little while when I go over there to see what I am allowed to do like searching. I plan to walk the entire area even though it has already been covered sometimes a new set of eyes may see things differently. Will post later this afternoon when I get back.

OK, That's it. If you are going then hubby and I are going. I'll see how many more I can get to come too. I live 5 hours away so we will get a room tonight and meet you there in the morning if she is not found by then.

Hugs,
Dsn

 

[CajunGirl]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1301393543

video report from this morning

it's not wanting to play for me right this second...but is this the report from this morning where they state it was a blue nissan sentra? ...iirc, the news guy made a mistake and called it green & the guy in the studio corrected him....

 

[Peachy]

I had so hoped Somer would have been found overnight. Nice to finally see an Amber alert has been issued. Also nice to see how the community has come together to search for this precious little girl.

Still praying for Somer...

 

[LeLe1953]

10 within a mile
39 within 2 miles
74 within 3 miles
132 within 5 miles

If there is a radius it is pretty small, less than a half mile where the first offender is registered. A quarter mile is 1320 feet.

Isn't it sad! We shouldn't have to look up how many sex offenders there are...they should NEVER EVER be let out of jail in first place.
My children are grown so I don't have any in schools but every day when the school bus comes thru in the afternoon, I try to be out walking my dog. I hope that will let someone know there is a adult out so dont mess with the kids.
You know my grand children live in Germany. There really are no school buses. Kids either walk or walk to the bus stop & take the city bus. However, in the villages most everyone walks. You see people out all day with their small baskets walking to the neighborhood market or bake shop. All day people are out, walking babies, walking dogs, so you have a lot of people around. If we are home, we need to come out of our houses & be visable when the children are out.

 

[trigger]

kidnapping???

Yes. I gotten 3 messages from the school since January.