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A sixth man has been charged and more victims have stepped forward as the investigation into a sexual molestation case in west-central Missouri continues.

Police have arrested 55-year-old Larry Kidd, identified by the State Highway Patrol as an associate of 77-year-old Burrell Mohler, Sr. who is accused of presiding over the sexual abuse of young girls in the family, at times using mock marriage ceremonies prior to the abuse of the young girls. Kidd has been arrested on suspicion of rape of a child younger than 14. Allegations made against Mohler and four of his sons are that they repeatedly abused girls younger than 12. [click to continue…]

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Digging operation continues as sex charges filed

by Brent Martin 11/12/09 5:28 PM

A delicate digging operation continues in west-central Missouri as searchers look for evidence, some of which could very well be buried in glass jars, to use against five men accused of abusing young girls in the mid-80s and 90s.

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Father of priest abuse victim calls for more victims to come forward

by admin 08/25/09 5:23 PM

The parents of a Virginia man who recently went public with information that he was the victim in a $600,000 pedophile priest cover up case are urging other victims to come forward.
Doctor Mark McAllister came forward to say that he, while a resident of Boonville, was molested by a [...]

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Nixon announces $1.5M for cyber crimes units

by admin 07/27/09 1:47 PM

Governor Nixon is visiting cyber crimes task forces today to announce grant awards for law enforcement throughout the state.
13 multi-jurisdictional departments will receive $1.5 million in funding.
Nixon says as technology grows, it’s important to provide funding to keep up with the crimes that come with it.
Nixon made the announcement at [...]

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Senate sponsor pleased child protection legislation signed into law

by admin 07/1/08 6:24 PM

The fight against child sexual predators gets some help with additional resources that will soon be available now that Governor Matt Blunt (R-MO) has signed legislation aimed at better protecting children. Senator John Loudon (R-Chesterfield) sponsored Senate Bill 714 – which strengthens laws to allow police to more easily go after predators. [...]

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