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Posted: 1:50 PM Aug 7, 2008
 Last Updated: 9:35 PM Aug 7, 2008
 Reporter: Bill Wilson/Christine Kennedy
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A Jacksonville man is behind bars, accused of raping a 4-year-old child.

Sheriff Ed Brown tells WITN News that Juan Tyler faces several charges.

Tyler who lives on Cedar Creek Drive in Jacksonville was arrested Wednesday for 9 counts of 1st Degree Rape, 9 counts of 1st Degree Sex Offense with a child, 9 counts of Indecent Liberties with a child and 12 counts of sexual battery. The 4 year old's mother went to the Onslow County Sheriff's Office on July 29th to report Tyler. The Sheriff's Department says Tyler was put in jail without the benefit of bond.
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Posted by: Justice Location: United States on Sep 1, 2008 at 02:36 AM
He should be in jail point blank.
Posted by: ARE YOU POEPLE NUTS Location: Jacksonville` on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I have known Juan for almost 20 years now and he has never ever given me the idea he would ever do this. You that are saying is guilty how do u know where u there did u see have u been around a child that has been abused? Do u know the signs of an abused child .. So for all you NANCY GRACE LOVERS why don't u just keep your opinions just that as opinions they are not facts! Disgusted!
Posted by: disgusted Location: somewhere on Aug 13, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Child has been examined by a doctor and they confirmed she has been touched in ways she should not have been. as a friend of the family I can say this child is very intelligent and is not the kind of child who would make this up. of course he is denying it, what sex offender just outright admits to it? and to answer a question from another comment it was not detected b/c the child did not want to get in trouble and did not understand what was going on. The mother reported it as soon as she became aware.
Posted by: Dee Location: WayCo on Aug 13, 2008 at 01:10 PM
IF this man is innocent, then it will be proven... maybe. Not all cases of sexual abuse on a child are proven. In fact, most times, it goes without even being investigated thoroughly. Most of the time, all it takes is the child to be examined by a medical doctor and then examined and interviewed by a child therapist and the truth will come out. It happens everyday.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Jacksonville on Aug 13, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I hope none of you are ever wrongfully charged. In this country you are innocent until PROVEN guilty!
Posted by: Concerned on Aug 13, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I THINK THIS IS A PERFECT CASE FOR NANCY GRACE!!!! SHE WILL CLEAR UP ANY MISCONCEPTIONS, ESPECIALLY FOR THE ONES THAT ARE CLAIMING HE IS INNOCENT. WHAT A HUGE MISCONCEPTION THAT IS.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 13, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Yeah tell me about it! I have young children in the area! They judge let him go on bail! And on top of that he is even out of state, on vacation in hawaii with his sister! What wrong with this picture onslow county?
Posted by: ideal on Aug 13, 2008 at 06:19 AM
THIS MAN IS FREE OR IN JAIL? pARENTS CONCERN ABOUT OTHERS CHILDREN IN JACKSONVILLE. wHY THE JUDGE LET HIM GO ON BAIL? BAD MOVE
Posted by: TONYTYLER on Aug 12, 2008 at 01:59 AM
for one second he was guilty....My brother loves his children, and the child in question,was raised by him...My brother is not a rapist.he is not a pedophile!!I was on the phone with him on many occasions when he was worried about his wife,her mental state, and his kids.He was trying to get custody of his children.his wife knew that with her background of mental unstability, that she would have a hard time getting the kids.. She went to the police on the 29 of july....he is charged with over 40 counts of abuse...I AM SORRY, BUT A GROWN MAN RAPING A CHILD DID NOT HAPPEN ALL AT ONCE.THIS WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BEEN DONE OVER TIME.THE POINT I'M TRYING TO MAKE IS THIS.WHY WASN'T THIS DETECTED EARLIER..IF A GROWN MAN HAS SEX WITH A 4 YEAR OLD,THERE WILL BE SOME OBVIOUS PROOF, A FOUR YEAR OLD WOULD BE IN EXCRUCIATING PAIN IF THIS HAD HAPPENED..PAIN THAT A MOTHER WOULD KNOW ABOUT.IT WAS ONLY AFTER HE ASKED HER TO MOVE OUT,AND HE LET HER KNOW HE WAS SEEKING CUSTODY, THAT THE ACCUSATIONS WERE MADE
Posted by: TONYTYLER Location: NEW ORLEANS on Aug 12, 2008 at 01:43 AM
what proof was there in the duke lacrosse case? none, absolutely none, but that did not stop the powers that be from pressing on....i realize that the facts of these cases are different, but the premise is still basically the same...an innocent person(s) was accused of a crime,his name dragged through the mud,his future ruined, and a cloud of suspicion forever hung over his head...The atlanta bombings....another example of the innocent wrongly accused..When i was 12 years old, i was molested in jacksonville by a very disturbed,vile man...what he did to me is still with me..the damage he inflicted on me cannot be quantified....I know from experience what it feels like to have your childhood ripped away from you...i know what it feels like to have to live with those memories...My brother watched me go through this, so all of you out there that think that just because he is my brother, i am defending him..you are sooooo wrong....

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Posted by: disgusted Location: somewhere on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:28 PM
The mother is not making this up. THe child has been examined and social workers have interviewed her. Child knows way more about sexual experience than she should. She came forward with this without being asked. True everyone is innocent until proven guilty but if Mr. Tyler is innocent why won't he take a polygraph test and why was he trying to leave town. And hiding out in his home. If he was innocent he would be wanting to take a polygraph to help clear himself. I know these people and I know some others of you do too but please don't post names or other info that could lead the media to the child. That would just put her through more than she has already been through. Say what yoyu want about the mother but if you really know her you know she is a good mother would know she is only tryin to protect her children. Mr. Tyler if you are innocent as you say then take a polygraph test, that is if you are stil in town. Hope the detectives are keepin a close eyes on you.
Posted by: Len Location: Jacksonville on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Again, you or I don't know anything about the case. Only what the media has reported. God, we are so quick to Judge. Please Lord, have mercy on us, for we know not what we do... I pray for this man and for his family. please lord, let your will be done... amen
Posted by: Daran Location: Hampstead on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:37 PM
"Assuming and Naive"? Men of the law know to leave their personal opinions out of the picture. I'm sorry Anonymous blaming it on the wrath of an angry woman isn't very tactful. Evidence is evidence and that's what the judicial system is based off of. Anonymous you sound like you are the accused.....make sure when you throw the mother's dirty laundry out there you include all of your deceitful and dishonest acts as well. I think finally now that she has become independent and strong, you call her mentally unstable? I pray for you my friend, you have never been found guilty yet, people are voicing their opinion based off of the acts of the criminal justice system, there is nothing wrong with that. Freedom of speech, you have judged yourself. The troubling part is if he is found guilty, he will have more luxuries in life than what he has now. It's unfortunate but it's true.
Posted by: Elderly Location: NC on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Please don't make this a gender issue. I'm sure there are plenty of women out there that have dealt with a cheating, lying, lazy alcoholic. Not every man that has a child is a "father". Daran and annonymous are right, four year olds don't make up these types accusations. I have seen a similar situation and know that these men of the law wouldn't just "make up" 39 counts of rape, sexual battery and indecent liberties of a child. Substantial evidence my friend, I'm sorry he doesn't have a leg to stand on. Mr. Tyler we understand you trying to defend yourself but why not discuss these things with your lawyer instead of trying to convince the public of your innocence. I am pretty sure this mother is protecting her child from a vicious and sick man. There is nothing wrong with that, when it comes to sex offenders, NC Law does a good job of keeping these mentally unstable criminals away from our youth. You never know when someone has it in them. I pray for this child and her family.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:21 PM
to all the fathers out there.... How many of you have been through a bitter custody battle? how many men have been arrested because a woman FALSELY ACCUSED YOU OF SOMETHING YOU DID NOT DO... in life, in the eyes of the law, and the court system,women are given preferential treatment...why? some of you out there will say i am chauvanistic,but i assure you i am not...i have experienced the wrath of an angry woman,who was helped by an assuming and naive police officer...Please try to hold off on judging this man until he has been given what the constitution guarantees him....a fair trial..in this country, we all believe that you are innocent until proven guilty..that is sofar from the truth....you are guilty until proven innocent
Posted by: Daran Location: Hampstead on Aug 11, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I agree with what the last person said, 4 yr olds don't just make that stuff up. Even if she was told by her mother to say something, law enforcement officials take that into consideration when questioning the little girl. She must have been able to describe (in detail) what went on. From what I know, this man isn't a saint and the mother has had to deal with a lot. She is a strong woman and I wish the best for her family as well as his.
Posted by: Annonymous Location: Annonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 02:10 PM
This whole thing is just crazy. I too know all parties involved. I agree you are innocent untill proven guilty. I hate to hear that this happened and I never thought he could do something like that but you have to admit 4 year olds dont just make these things up! And I think it would be pretty hard to make a 4 year old lie and say this took place! It's going to be an ugly day in court and I'm sure everyones dirty laundry will come out! With what this little girl is saying it's going to be hard to fight. And on the other hand with no physical evidence! Even if a jury finds him not guilty, how do we really know? O.J Simpson?

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Posted by: Anonymous Location: Martin County, NC on Aug 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM
All I have to say is if this happened to my child I would be the one being arrested for killing the person that hurt my child!

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Posted by: annoyed Location: everywhere on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:46 AM
it is a sad day in the USA when we get just enough information to suddenly think that we know everything just because we see it on t.v. what happen to the rights of this little girl and to this man? I thought we lived in the USA where a jury of our peers would decided if we are right or wrong not a bunch of people who have nothing to do but convict/hang/ and kill with words instead of praying that this did not happen to a little girl. and if it did not then this man will never be the same because of these and many more comments. if he is guilty then let him pay if not then god help him and his chlidren for the life they will have to live to over come this judge of wrong doing on the behalf of jacksonville. He had another child or did anyone not see that and if he was sick to do it to one then the other too. look at him he doeasn't look like the type to need a little girl when he looks like he can get a woman so PLREASE think hard befoe you judge or post. god be with this little family
Posted by: aloha Location: hawaii on Aug 11, 2008 at 04:18 AM
How the Marine Corp still supporting this crazy man, he was discharge from the marines why? and he still receive medical benefit from the government, that is sick, I hope he spend the rest of he life on jail.
Posted by: anonymous Location: washington on Aug 11, 2008 at 02:01 AM
we need to change the laws in every state before we will see predators really pay. god bless this little innocent 4 year old.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 01:49 AM
When this story unfolds, and the truth comes out, all of you who are convinced of his guilt, will see that just because it's on the news, it doesn't make it true..Women lie....especially mentally unstable women who are in danger of losing their kids......in your minds he is guilty, but i know this man, and if you knew him, you would agree that he could, and would NEVER do what he is accused of doing...You that know his wife, also know that she has got some serious issues...the woman is mentally ill....it's sad to see so many people have already judged this man...those of you who are convinced of his guilt.....will you post comments after he has been cleared..will you apologize...i think not.....innocent people get accused of wrongdoing more often than you think....this is mob mentality..you people are talking out of the side of your neck...your knowledge of the case is limited to what you see on tv...i know all parties involved, and i would stake my life on juan's innocence
Posted by: TONY Location: USA on Aug 11, 2008 at 01:36 AM
It's sad to see that so many of you have convicted this man without any knowledge of the case.... juan was in a custody battle for his kids..he raised that girl(not his own) since she was 8 months old....Think about this for a moment....leticia, the girls mother reports this on the 29th on july..juan is arrestedhat on the 7th of august...9 days after the report....there is no dna evidence...if there were, his bond would have been much higher..what the police have is a statement from the mother claiming abuse...the mother is fearfull of losing her kids, so she is doing the only thig her warped mind can come up with...to make an appaling accusation that she knew ,true or not would damage him forever.....has the duke rape case taught us nothing....people on here are spouting off about how this man should die...he has already been judged by the press, and alot of people in town....The truth will come out, and he will be exonerated...Will those of you screaming for blood,then apologize? no
Posted by: anonymous Location: nc on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:02 PM
I was assaulted in 1st grade and I still am haunted by the fact that life is not safe. I enjoy my life. I am very happy, but something is stolen from you when you understand that death can happen at anytime and that evil exists.
Posted by: Daran Location: Hampstead on Aug 10, 2008 at 02:00 PM
There must be reason to believe that this event has happened. Even if accusations were made, there must have been some type of evidence to charge him. Our judicial system is better than most people think. He will have his day in court and let's just trust the justice system to do the right thing.
Posted by: Len Location: Jacksonville on Aug 10, 2008 at 01:09 PM
God will forgive him, if he is guilty... unfortunately, he will forgive you too for being to quick to judge.... Go figure...
Posted by: Ashley Location: Pinetown on Aug 10, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I do not know this man but until he is found guilty he is innocent.If he did hurt this little girl he deserves everything coming to him. However, if he didn't then the person who did hurt her needs to be behind bars.I read a comment posted by darius just because this women was hospitalized in brynn marr does not make hera bad mother and it does not make her crazy sometimes we just break and need a break. My thoughts and prayers go out to the little girl especially because Ihave a daughter her age. If this man hurt his child he needs to be put away for life.
Posted by: Denise Location: new bern on Aug 10, 2008 at 12:29 PM
If and when found guilty.when he get to prison thoes inmates will have a field day with this man.It is so many women he could and go get just ask for free sex.
Posted by: darius Location: jax on Aug 10, 2008 at 02:45 AM
you all do not know this man...u do not know that he has custody of his first child w/ this woman..u do not know that he threatened to take custody of his youngest child w/ this woman..u do not know that this woman was put into brynn marr because she had mental issues you all jump to conclusions w/out knowning the entire story and YOU are wrong! I know this man and know w/ out a doubt that he would never do this....so do not judge someone u do not know!!!!
Posted by: Michelle Location: Maysville on Aug 9, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Why are you so quick to judge? do you know he is a dead man now because of your pre judgment? may god have mercy on his soul, and yours too....
Posted by: Leonard Location: Jacksonville on Aug 9, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Well, the old saying is, what goes around, comes around. But forgiveness? now that is what we must deal with. so we ask, What would Jesus do? He who is without sin, may cast the first stone....
Posted by: concern grandmother Location: plymouth on Aug 9, 2008 at 09:12 PM
It makes me sick to my stomach when chidren are hurt in any manner and are scar for the rest of their life because of FREAKS like him.

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Posted by: me too Location: nc on Aug 9, 2008 at 08:52 PM
I guess this one will get the death penalty also and live another 50 years in jail off our tax money and be to fat to kill
Posted by: if I had power on Aug 9, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Im so sick and tired of people like this hurting innocent children. He must be a very sick individual. He does not deserve any mercy what so ever.May God bless this poor child and the family
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Chocowinity on Aug 9, 2008 at 03:32 PM
NC should have a law similar to Loisiana- castration. We really need to be harder on these predators. A 4 yr old innocent child who will have emotional scars for the rest of her life. Predators like this cannot be rehabilitated Edited
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 9, 2008 at 12:41 PM
He is a horrible horrible man and deserves everything that is coming to him. He needs to pay for what he has done and the system is corrupt for letting this pervert out. May God bless this child and touch her life so that she doesnt remember this disgusting horrific period of her life.
Posted by: mary Location: Shallotte on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:15 PM
i have 4 year old girl i would half to hurt someone and how was he with them where was the mother was it at there home he need too die god will take care off his children god bless amen
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Jacksonville on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:26 PM
I was friends with this guy for the past few years...but after I heard about this I will NOT be. I was so disturbed by this and hope he gets put in jail for life. I have 2 young girls and cant imagine this happening to one of them.
Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane on Aug 8, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Editor: do you have a problem with me calling this person EVIL....
Posted by: it couldnt be my child Location: washington on Aug 8, 2008 at 04:36 PM
what is this world coming to. first of all is he here legal? if not let me take him to the border let him out i'll be more than happy to help him back cross. this creature which is not worthy of even being called a human being is sick. 4 yrs old could he not find someone his own age. just looking at him makes my blood boil. wonder where he got the money from for bail money.
Posted by: disgusted Location: Washington on Aug 8, 2008 at 03:11 PM
UHH..."ME", another side to the story. He was arrested and charged on NUMEROUS counts. Don't you think that a medical exam which I am sure was completed prior to arrest gives you any and all sides needed. Personally, someone who does this to a child needs to be castrated. Betcha he wouldn't forget his crime while he sits in prison having 3 square meals, watching TV in the exercise room. Oh, and "Mark" the news is only reporting what the POLICE reports and arrest warrants show!
Posted by: Concerned Parent Location: New Bern on Aug 8, 2008 at 02:58 PM
It seems that we as Americans are all tired of cases like this. Something needs to be done, and we should start a petition to be passed in congress with enough public out cry and enough media coverage something is bound to happen. Since we are posting our comments here on WITN's website maybe they would like to kick this petition off with an announcement on their TV station. Something to the effect if you want to protect your kids from sexual assualt, sexual battery (sp?) indecent liberties with a minor....etc. contact us by email and the info should be shared every night on their news programs. The death penalty should be enforced for crimes against children of any ages.
Posted by: OMG Location: Chocowinity on Aug 8, 2008 at 02:46 PM
he does not deserve for the tax payers to pay for him and he needs the death penalty or the parents need to hire someone, if he doesn't get anything here, you best believe God will work this one.
Posted by: Alicia Location: New Bern on Aug 8, 2008 at 01:52 PM
I do believe the Jessica law is now in effect. It should without a doubt be used against this man. The important thing to remember people is the real punishment for this crime if there be no repentance or no remorse for the crime in question.

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Posted by: Mark Location: Greenville on Aug 8, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Don't forget folks that in America you are innocent until proven guilty. He'll have his day in court. If this man is guilty, he'll pay in prison. But just think, what if the man is not guilty? A news report is not evidence of a crime.
Posted by: Dee Location: Wilmington on Aug 8, 2008 at 12:01 PM
This is horrible...9 counts? There has to more to this story...after one count of sexual battery on a 4 year old..would the child not be bruised/bleeding/emotionally upset..to say the least.At 4 years old children still need alot of assistance with baths and dressing...I'm almost sure the mother would have seen evidence of assault after each of the 9 times...we are talking about a 4 year old little child(either male of female) this child would have been in alot of distress after 1 time. My heart goes out to the child. I have no respect or sympathy for the man or anyone who protected him while he carried out these assaults. Horrible!
Posted by: MOMMIE Location: NB on Aug 8, 2008 at 11:53 AM
how can one be out on bail for hurting a young child? what is the world coming too?
Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Aug 8, 2008 at 09:57 AM
The only luck this moron had was being in America. Because if he wasn't.........I would say but WITN wouldn't post it. He'll get his day in court While the child will be in therapy for years, and most likely have dysfunctional relationships with men.

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Posted by: T Location: Washington on Aug 8, 2008 at 09:40 AM
One thing is for certain. If you put this man in general population he will not make it. Not that anyone would be hurt. I make that comment due to the fact that our justice system has become so liberal over the years. Example: the overweight guy who doesn't want to pay for his crimes even after 22 years of incarceration. God figure.
Posted by: HELP THE KIDS Location: GREENVILLE on Aug 8, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Thank you WITN fr whatinfo you have given the public. As far as the poster "ME" before you can charge someone the poor little girl had to be examined by a physicians for medical evidence. You should check up on things befoer you defend a SICK PERSON WHO RAPES A CHILD. I thank the mom for reporting the sick crime and my heart goes out to this kid and all kids who are put through hell.
Posted by: Marie Location: Greenville on Aug 8, 2008 at 08:38 AM
It is sick, raping of any age. Prison is not the answer. The state has take care of him or her then. The person needs help medically. He or she should be demanded to a program and pay for it out of their own pocket. Clearly the person need help. The rapist should also be demanded to pay for whatever kind of help the child need.
Posted by: Ted Location: Greenville on Aug 8, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Another side to this story? What like the 4 year old was leading him on? I'm also in favor of expanding the death penalty to include crimes against children, sadly its not going to happen. Has the Jessica's Law gone into effect yet? If not, life in prison does not always mean life. Every day there are inmates all over the state who are serving life sentences that receive parole.
Posted by: Me Location: Here on Aug 8, 2008 at 06:12 AM
You all jump to conclusions before you post all that junk. All you have here is that he's charged with something. You dont have both sides of the story, did you even stop to think that there might be another side to it? You should be ashamed of yourselves. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?! Think about that next time you post about something you know nothing of.
Posted by: me Location: nc on Aug 7, 2008 at 11:13 PM
this is so sad. makes me cringe to think of this. god bless this poor little child. though he deserves the death penalty - it probally wont happen. if not i hope he stays in jail for the rest of his miserable life - and the biggest male in prison makes him his girlfriend... alot of times it is not good for these men when the prisoners find out what they have done to a child. he will get his just desserts one way or another. i personally hope (he) fries!!

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Posted by: Hilda Location: GOldsboro on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
THIS IS sooo SAD>> WHAT A SICKO> He does not deserve to live.. he has ruined this child's life.. There is NO PLACE on this earth for child abusers.. they are defenseless and are targeted by bullies that do not deserve to life! Yes I am a CHRISTIAN.. and this is hard for me to understand. ,

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Posted by: crystal Location: washington on Aug 7, 2008 at 09:49 PM
he needs the death penalty asap by the parents.
Posted by: JB Location: NC on Aug 7, 2008 at 08:33 PM
It was just reported that this man was released on bond. I cannot believe with 9 counts of first degree rape of a child, they would release him on $150,000 bond! He will probably be in Cesar's old cabin by the weekend! Editors comment: Our latest facts indicate he was placed in jail with no possiblity for bond, this is from the Onslow County Sheriff's Dept.
Posted by: ken Location: washington on Aug 7, 2008 at 06:28 PM
does anyone else think that WE are letting these people get away with too much? Is that why it keeps happening? What would happen to these criminals in Singapore??? Thats why they have such a LOW crime rate....wake up people!!!!!
Posted by: Real News Junkie Location: G'Vegas on Aug 7, 2008 at 05:17 PM
WITN can you provide any real information for this story? Is the perpetrator a US citizen? Related to the child? Past history? Who? What? When? Where? How? These headline-grabbers are worse than tabloids. Please have the decency to follow basic journalism principles when reporting stories and stop the sensationalism!

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is all the information law enforcement is giving us. In these cases authorities do not always give us all the information that you might want.
Posted by: Lucy Location: Winterville on Aug 7, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Unfortunately, the Supreme Court just struck down state laws that allow for the death penalty in child rape cases. According to the SC, execution is too severe a punishment for this crime. I think the only 5 people in the country who agree with this are the ones on the SC who voted this way.
Posted by: Hopeful Location: Hubert on Aug 7, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Lets just hope and pry that this child i young enough not to remember later down the road and hope that if they do not remember that no one brings it up. In this case if the child does not remember it could be better in the long run!!! THis is terrible and I agree that we should not feed, clothe or provide helter for him!!

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Posted by: Chris Location: Greenville on Aug 7, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Sadly enough I would say an execution would not be in order. Why do you think you hear stories about this stuff from time to time. Not too many people are afraid of prison thanks to our legal system. This is the mission statement from http://www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/ It should be revised!! ""To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.""
Posted by: Chrystal Location: Greenville on Aug 7, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Sick people like this need the death penalty. He doesn't deserve prison.
Posted by: BD Location: Washington on Aug 7, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I agree with Scott and a previous poster...he deserves the electric chair. Maybe if this was the penalty people would think twice before they hurt innocent little children. God bless this child and the family.
Posted by: GoPirates Location: GVegas on Aug 7, 2008 at 04:16 PM
It never said how this man came in contact with this child?? Does he know the family, is he a family member? Why was he left alone with the child? Either way this is so so sad, Iam so sick to my stomach. Iam a young mother of a two year old and I cannot even believe how my perspective has changed, I am very protective in a way I thought I never could. I hope this guy is condemed in he*l forever!!!
Posted by: Mother of 3 grandmother of 14 Location: Washington on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:58 PM
In some states the law is anyone having sex with a child under the age of 14 it is a mandatory LIFE with out the possibility of parole. I hope NC has that law
Posted by: Scott Location: Goldsboro on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:51 PM
If convicted, Electric Chair.
Posted by: LD Location: NC on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:46 PM
This is so sad and yet so often these things happen..4yrs. old and has to live her life with the terrible memories of this..He should get the electric chair..I wish I was the Judge for cases like this and they would wish the thought had never crossed their minds!!
Posted by: barbara Location: beulaville nc on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:43 PM
don't waste the taxpayers money, and don't feed and clothe him for free. This child life is changed forever.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:25 PM
He has taken this childs childhood. He makes me sick.

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Posted by: sorry Location: New Bern on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:04 PM
please let me be the judge and jury for this one....

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Posted by: unknown Location: unknown on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:00 PM
I hope he gets the electric chair............

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Posted by: Renata Location: Greenville on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:53 PM
This is truly disgusting. A 4 year old child? I am speechless...
Posted by: Anonymous Location: columbus,ga on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:48 PM
many cites is having the same problem with these grown men violating,raping, and killing our children.this is so upsetting that I am lost for words.
Posted by: Brandy Location: Jamesville on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:37 PM
This is really sick, I dont even see how someone could do this. He is sick and deserves the death penalty. This is sooo sad for the child, and god bless her parents
Posted by: momwkids Location: greenville on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:35 PM
How SICK can one be.. Hopefully the judge who is in charge of this case will do the right thing.

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Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Why was he originally jailed without bond and then they changed it to 150,000? HE IS ALREADY OUT OF JAIL TODAY! Why the h*ll did this happen? He is facing 50 charges. Hellooooo? Jeeez!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Not sure where you're getting they changed it to $150,000 or that he's out on bond....WITN is not reporting that.
Posted by: Jacob Location: G'ville on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:18 PM
There is no punishment on this earth that is sufficient for this crime.
Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Child rape should carry the death penalty, I am so disgusted to continually see these people. 25 years is not enough. Why should we have to feed and clothe these predators?
Posted by: Sharon on Aug 7, 2008 at 02:03 PM
It is such a shame that children have to go through this abuse, it makes me sick.

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