Here is the first of four posts of a Sandusky-Penn State timeline I have pasted together. The framework is a very good sports media account that provides a vivid contrast between Sandusky's public and private lives. Not only was he a busy boy, there's a feeling of manic outbursts when the sports victories and the assaults are joined.
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Sandusky timeline compilation:
Sources: The main timeline is from:
Sandusky's double life - in public, a saint; in private, an alleged monsterPublished: November 20, 2011
http://citizensvoice.com/news/timel...te-an-alleged-monster-1.1234866#axzz1sYNIlucT
Other siources:
Bill of particulars.
http://www.co.centre.pa.us/media/upload/SANDUSKY Bill of Particulars.pdf
Excerpts from Touched, second-hand quotes.
Several news articles on Matthew Sandusky
Recent summary by Sara Ganim and others.
1977: Jerry Sandusky, recently promoted to defensive coordinator at Penn State, forms "The Second Mile," an organization with the mission of helping troubled young boys, particularly those from absent or dysfunctional families.
Jan. 1, 1982: Penn State wins its first national championship with a 27-23 win over No. 1 Georgia.
1985 or 86: Matthew had joined The Second Mile around age 7, along with his younger brother, Ron Heichel, a bigger and more rambunctious kid than shy and reserved Matt.
1986: Jerry Sandusky is named Assistant Coach of the Year (says Wikipedia)
Jan. 2, 1987: Sandusky's punishing defense intercepts Heisman-winning quarterback Vinny Testaverde five times, lifting Penn State to a 14-10 upset of No. 1 Miami and the school's second national title.
October 1987: In an interview with NBC News, Sandusky discusses his affinity for working with children: "I enjoy being around children. I enjoy their enthusiasm. I just have a good time with them."
1988: Jack Reykovitz becomes President of Second Mile
1989: Sandusky entered the lives of the Longs as a mentor when Matt was 10 years old, via The Second Mile charity
November 1990: Praise for The Second Mile's work with children is widespread. President George H.W. Bush names The Second Mile one of his 1,000 points of light.
1993: In `Touched``, Jerry says that when Matt is in 8th grade Matt`s mother agrees that Matt will study and spend time with the Sanduskys. Matt will sign a contract and be rewarded with money, part in cash and part in a college fund.
For a while Matt did better in school, then slid back after he goes to the Orlando Cirtus Bowl with Jerry and family.[January 1, 1994 Penn State 31 Tennessee 13.] At a baseball game, Matt`s mother and her boyfriend eneded the contract and it was difficult for Jerry to see Matt. P 101, Touched
Dec 30, 1993: Tim Curley named Director of Athletics
1994: Sandusky meets one of his earliest alleged victims, a 10-year-old boy identified as Victim 7, through the Second Mile program. Several years later, Sandusky invites the boy to football games at Penn State and State College Area High School, according to a grand jury report.
1994: In 1994 the police were called to Sanduskys home to investigate a theft of cash and clothing that Matt had been accused of stealing.
1994-95Boy known as Victim 6 meets Sandusky at a Second Mile picnic at Spring Creek Park when he is 7 or 8 years old.
January 1995: Matt is 16. Jerry Sandusky was in Los Angeles preparing for the 1995 Rose Bowl game when he made calls back to Centre County and arranged for Matt to move to Sanduskys house directly from juvenile detention, where Matt was being held after his arrest for setting fire to a barn
In `Touched`the person who arranged Matt`s placement is said to be Tim Janoko. Janoko was a football player for Sandusky and became his close friend. He started and led a chapter of Second Mile and was a Director of TSM in 2011. P102 Touched. Janoko visited Matt in detention and said he wanted to be placed with the Sanduskys.
Jan. 2, 1995: Penn State completes its last undefeated season with a 38-20 win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl. The team finishes No. 2 in the nation behind Nebraska.
1995: Cynthia Baldwin joins Penn Board of Trustees
Sept 1, 1995 Graham Spanier becime head of Penn State
1995: Gerry Schultz, with Penn State since 1971, is promoted to VP of Finanace and Business
Beginning of 1996:About four months after moving to the Sandusky home, Matt attempted suicide with a girl living at the Sandusky home. [A commenter says the girl was Dotties niece, which makes more sense than Kara, and it doesnt sound as if they were fostering girls.]
Police records
show that Matt ran away in 1996.
In a letter the school-based probation officer, Terry Trude, expressed concerns about Matts placement with the Sanduskys, even though he acknowledged that Matt should remain in foster care.
Sandusky wrote that after Matt attempted suicide, It got to the point where the authorities were going to take him away from us, but fortunately two people stepped in and, in our eyes, saved that young mans life.
One was a psychologist, (Dr. Fox) who wrote a letter telling the judge that Matt should go back into the Sandusky home. Matt wrote a similar letter to the judge asking to return. The other person was Judge Grine, now retired.
A school probation officer, Terry Trude, wrote a letter voicing concern about Matts safety, days after the 1996 suicide attempt, saying he did not believe the Sandusky home was the appropriate place for Matt.
1996 to 99 Victim 7, aged 11 to 14.
Fall 1996: Sandusky meets an 8-year-old boy identified in the grand jury report as Victim 5 at a Second Mile camp on the Penn State campus. Sandusky befriends the boy, taking him to at least 15 Penn State football games, according to the report. Victim 5 tells investigators that Sandusky would often put his hand on his left leg when they were driving in Sandusky's car, whenever the boy sat in the front seat.
1996: Sandusky becomes close with a 12-year-old identified in the grand jury report as Victim 4, who is in his second year of the Second Mile program. victim) he could be a walk-on player at Penn State," and the boy appeared in a linebacker video featuring Sandusky, and a photo accompanying an article about Sandusky in Sports Illustrated, the report says.
1997/8 When Matt turns adult at 18, and no longer belongs to his mother, Sandusky adopts him. Presumably this gets his college paid for by Jerrys status at Penn. At least some of Matts files are sealed.
1996-1998: Sandusky takes Victim 5, between 8 and 10 years old at the time, to the Penn State football facility for a workout, according to the grand jury report. Afterward, the boy tells investigators, Sandusky takes him to the sauna and pushes him "about a little bit," then showers with the boy.
