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Michael Devlin, the suspected kidnapper of child molester of Ben Ownby and Shawn 
Hornbeck was indicted today by a Federal Grand Jury.
Read the indictment HERE.
Devlin is being charged with four felony counts of production of child pornography and two felony counts of transportation of a minor for a criminal sex act, U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway of the Eastern District of Missouri announced.
“This is by far the worst thing we have seen,” Hanaway said. “This minor, over the course of five years, had child pornography produced with them as the victim, was taken across state lines so sex crimes could be committed against them.”
It had been reported early on in the investigation that child pornography was found on Devlin’s computer. However, not much had been said since.
Previous charges filed against Michel Devlin.
The indictment states the following:
The indictment alleges that between October 2002 and July 2003, Devlin photographed a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Additionally, the indictment charges that between July 2003 and January 2007, Devlin videotaped a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. In February 2004, Devlin allegedly took a minor to Illinois with the intent to engage in criminal sexual assault. Devlin is also charged with taking a minor to Arizona between June 20 and July 3, 2004, with the intent to engage in sexual assault. (FOX News)
Honestly, Michael Devlin can not be sent away long enough.
If convicted on the first pornography count, Devlin could receive 10 to 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000. Some other counts each carry a penalty range of 15 to 30 years in prison and/or fines of up to $250,000, while those involving transportation for purpose of criminal sex acts, carry a range of five years to 30 years prison and/or fines up to $250,000, per count.
March 1st, 2007 at 04:30pm
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There is an AMBER ALERT issued in Florida for 13 year old Clay Moore who was abducted at a school bus stop this morning. It appears to be a random kidnapping.
Printable Flyer from Florida Law Enforcement
Description of Clay Moore:
- Moore is described as 5 feet tall
- 100 pounds
- long light brown or blonde hair; chin length, wavy hair
- last seen wearing a green polo shirt and black jacket, both with Manatee School of the Arts emblem, khaki pants and red backpack
Description of suspect:
- The suspect is described as a 5′ 6″-tall Hispanic man
- He was driving a maroon truck.
Amber Alert Issued For Manatee Co. Teen Abducted At Gunpoint
PARRISH, Fla. — An Amber Alert has been issued for a boy who officials said was abducted at gunpoint Friday morning from a school bus stop.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dave Bristow said the boy was taken just before 9 a.m. from the Parrish area. (WESH)
Anyone with information please call the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-748-4501, extension 3596 or call 911.
UPDATE I: CLAY MOORE FOUND SAFE
Boy Sought in Florida Amber Alert Has Been Found
Clay More Found Safe, Suspect Still at large
UPDATE II: Arrest Warrent Issued for Vincente Ignacio Beltran Marino
(CBS4) Florida Police are closing in on a central Florida man suspected of abducting a Manatee County teen in a failed ‘kidnapping for ransom’ scheme.
At a news conference Sunday morning, Sheriff Charlie Wells said an arrest warrant has been issued for 22-year old Vicente Ignacio Beltran Moreno for Friday’s armed abduction of 13-year old Clay Moore from a crowded bus stop on Friday.
Moore, who was duct taped to a tree and left in a wooded area about 20 miles away from where he was taken, managed to free himself with a safety pin. He then walked until he found a farm worker with a cell phone. He called his mother at about 1-30 p-m. Wells says he boy wasn’t hurt except for scratches and scrapes.
“This was an absolute kidnapping for ransom,” Wells said, “The person wanted money in exchange for Clay Moore.”
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:11pm
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How often do we hear about a murder or rape suspect being held on an unrelated charge when being investigated for another crime? In Brian Rooney’s case he is being tried for an unrelated sex crime. Brian Rooney was charged in the murder of UVM student Michelle Gardner Quinn. However, first he must face sexual assault charges against a former girl friend.
Still, the sex-assault case won’t be ready for trial until late 2007, Gretkowski told Judge Michael Kupersmith during a 20-minute hearing in Vermont District Court in Burlington.
Rooney, 36, of Richmond pleaded not guilty Oct. 19 to one count of repeatedly sexually assaulting a former girlfriend between 2002 and 2005, and another count of inciting a felony on an accusation he tried to hire someone to kill the woman after their relationship ended.
A gag order Kupersmith issued in the Gardner-Quinn case bars participants from making public comments about the proceedings outside the courtroom. (Burlington Free Press)
February 17th, 2007 at 11:22pm
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From Rusty at The Jawa Report, a video posted on a Shiite Islamist website has emerged of an American soldier, Spc. Ahmed K. Altaie, being held hostage.
(click on picture for link to video)
Altaie was born in Iraq but immigrated to the United States. Even though he was much older than the average U.S. serviceman, he volunteered right after the Iraq war broke out. He felt it was his duty to help the effort and his native language skills were much needed. Not only that, but here was a chance to serve both his adopted country and the country of his birth.
Pray for his safe release.
February 15th, 2007 at 01:13pm
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Maybe this might be one of the top 5 “Most Unbelievable line” ever uttered … “People 
don’t like me for some reason.” (John Couey) Gee, ya think? Funny how most people are adverse to kidnapping, child rapists and murderers.
The trial of John Couey, accused monster who kidnapped, raped and murdered Jessica Lunsford, begins Monday. Jury selection is set to begin and the trial will be held in Miami rather than Citrus County where the crime was committed.
The trial was moved 300 miles to Miami from Citrus County, where the crime occurred, because of intense pretrial media coverage. That coverage has included the passage of tougher sex offender laws in Florida and at least 18 other states and spurred creation of the first-ever coordinated Justice Department effort to track down noncompliant offenders nationwide, such as those who fail to register or aren’t living where they are supposed to.
The trial could be held on the moon, John Couey will not escape the heinous acts that he did. Once again this morning the defence tried to delay the trial from going forward. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Richard Howard denied the motion. Let’s face it Couey … its time to face the justice that you have so rightfully earned.
”The fact of the matter is, this case is going forward,” said Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Richard Howard, who denied a request for a delay by attorneys for defendant John Evander Couey. (Miami Herald)
There is one of the most unbelievable articles in The Tampa Tribune that discusses the victim-hood of John Evander Couey … or Johnny as they refer to him … “Every Way He Turned, Couey Always Landed In Trouble.” Let us never forget what this beast did to a poor innocent young girl. Let us not forget he buried her alive. Let us never forget the innocence of Jessica Lunsford.
Couey later told detectives he knew where she was. For three days, he said, she lived in his closet. For three days, he told detectives in lengthy interviews, he molested her, raped her, then placed her in a pair of trash bags and buried her next to his back steps.
The Tampa Tribune goes on to write a touchy, feely piece on Couey’s trouble filled life and times. Honestly, who cares! Maybe the Tribune may want to spend more ink and paper discussing Jessica Lunsford’s life that will never be. A life cut short in one of the most viscous and heinous ways imaginable.
However, do not worry about John Couey’s troubled life … a Florida jury will see fit to putting him and us out of our misery by handing Couey a guilty sentence and death penalty.
February 12th, 2007 at 11:25am
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An Amber Alert was initially issued for 10 year old Marissa Graham in Oklahoma. She was reportedly abducted by a white male approximately 35–40 years of age. Later the next day Marissa Graham was found safe in Clovis, NM getting away from her abductors vehicle at a gas station. The suspect remained at large.
The FBI has recently released some new information in the case of Marissa Graham’s abduction. The FBI is presently offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and or conviction of the person or persons who kidnapped Marissa.
Graham was abducted about 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 while collecting donations for a basketball fundraiser in Texhoma and was driven to Goodwell, Okla., where the suspect stopped near a grain elevator, said FBI agent Michael Ward. “At this point, the suspect is believed to have engaged in a cell phone conversation with an unknown person … (and) inquired as to the media coverage and police response to the abduction,” Ward said. (Examiner-Enterprise)
There seems to be one important change from the initial accounts of the 10 year old’s escape from her abductor. It appears that the kidnapper opened the trunk latch and released Marissa.
When the suspect drove to an Allsup’s convenience store in Clovis, Ward said the man activated the automatic latch for the vehicle’s rear door and let the girl out of the vehicle. The girl then walked into the store and notified store employees, who called police.
FBI Press Release:
(Sorry, error with sketch that was previously posted)
February 8th, 2007 at 12:01am
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An AMBER ALERT has been issued in Arizona for the abduction of 1 year old Isidro Ramirez and his mother 20 year old Noemi Ramirez. The suspect is a Hispanic male six foot 180 pounds between 22-24 years old He has a muscular build with light brown pants and black tennis shoes. Noemi Rameriz, was forced into vehicle around 4:30 this morning.
AMBER ALERT: Abducted from East Mesa, Arizona driving Blue 1990 Chevrolet Ex-Cab Truck-Lowered with Wide Wheels with chrome rims, Diamond plating along the bed, Playboy bunny sticker in back window, white flames on front windshield. Arizona license plate number 709 SCM.
The mother reportedly yelled to a witness that she was being taken to California.
Victim Name: Isidro Ramirez
Age: 1
Height: 2′
Weight: 40
Hair Length: short
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Last Wearing: White T-shirt and diaper. Has 1/2 inch scar on right side of forehead and 1 inch dark mark on lower back.
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic
Victim Name: Noemi Ramirez Ramirez
Age: 20
Height: 5′
Weight: 170
Hair Length: Long
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Last Wearing: Victims mother-White Tank Top, Black Spandex Pants W/ White Rose on Left Leg
Gender: Female
Race: Hispanic
Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately or anyone with any information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (602) 876-1011
UPDATE I: The mother told police her daughter shouted that she was being taken to California
The mother told police her daughter shouted that she was being taken to California and that she did not know the men abducting her, reported the East Valley Tribune.
The mother did not report the incident until almost 2 p.m., due to the fact that she only spoke Spanish and was trying to find a translator, police told the Tribune. The Amber Alert was launched at about 8:30 p.m. (Fox News)
UPDATE II: Baby who was subject of Amber Alert found, along with mom
PHOENIX An Amber Alert issued early Monday morning for a one-year-old Mesa youngster has been canceled.
The Department of Public Safety says little Isidro Ramirez and his mother, 19-year-old Noemi Ramirez, were located this morning in Blythe, California, and both appear well. (KVOA)
UPDATE III: Missing Arizona Mom, Infant Son Found in California
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said little Isidro Ramirez and his mother, 19-year-old Noemi Ramirez, were located about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Blythe, Calif., by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. (Fox News)
January 30th, 2007 at 12:39am
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Michael Devlin had already been charged with the kidnapping of William “Ben” Ownby. Now Michael Devlin is being charged with the armed kidnapping of Shawn Hornbeck as well. What will come next?
Washington County, Mo., prosecutor John Rupp said in a statement that Michael Devlin, 41, was charged with kidnapping and armed criminal action. The statement does not name Hornbeck, but uses the initials SCH.
A probable cause statement released by Rupp said Devlin “abducted SCH utilizing force for the purpose of terrorizing the victim. After securing SCH, Michael Devlin flourished a handgun in order to gain compliance of the minor child. Michael Devlin then transported him out of the county and concealed his whereabouts for four years and three months.” (Fox News)
read the rest here…
January 17th, 2007 at 06:15pm
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Charles Arlin Henderson was 11 when he disappeared in 1991. Charles Arlin Henderson went missing from his home in Moscow Mills, MO while riding his bike. Could the two abductions be connected? The scenario sounds so familiar to those of Shawn Hornbeck. The description of Charles Arlin Henderson also seem very close to the other two boys. Go here for time enhanced pictures. Although the police have yet to find any link with Devlin and the missing Arlin Henderson, we do know that pedophiles commit many acts against children before they are ever caught. When the police went into the apartment of Michael Devlin in connection with missing William “Ben”Ownby, they never thought they would find Shawn Hornbeck either.
Charles Arlin Henderson
Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday that Devlin is now the “most viable lead” in the investigation into the 1991 disappearance of Charles Arlin Henderson of Moscow Mills. Both Shawn and Charles vanished at age 11 while riding their bikes on a rural road about an hour’s drive from St. Louis. Both boys were slight, weighing about 100 pounds, and had close-cropped hair. “If you were to take a photo of Arlin Henderson and you place it next to Shawn’s picture, there is a striking resemblance,” sheriff’s Lt. Rick Harrell said. (Fox News)
(Shawn Hornbeck, time of abduction)
Mo. suspect eyed in unsolved kidnapping Michael Devlin is the “most viable lead” in the case of Charles Arlin Henderson, who was 11 when he disappeared in 1991 and has never been found, Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies said. Devlin was arrested last week after police found two kidnapped boys in his apartment in suburban Kirkwood: 13-year-old boy Ben Ownby, who was taken Jan. 8, and 15-year-old Shawn Hornbeck, who vanished 4 1/2 years ago. The long-missing boy, known as Arlin, was, like Ben and Shawn, about 100 pounds and from a rural town about an hour from St. Louis. Both Shawn and Arlin vanished at age 11 while riding their bikes. (Houston Chronicle)
UPDATE: Deborah Henderson-Griffith, Mother Of Child Missing Since 1991 Still Looking For Answers
ST. LOUIS, MO — The mother of another missing child is hoping that the rescue of Ben Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck will lead to some answers for her family. Her son, Arlin Henderson, vanished in 1991 under very similar circumstances.
Deborah Henderson-Griffith says there have been few leads that point to where her son might be or what happened to him. She is now praying the ongoing investigation into Michael Devlin’s past will at least begin to provide some answers. (First Coast News)
January 17th, 2007 at 05:06pm
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According to reports, child pornography was found on the computer of alleged child kidnapper, Michael Devlin. It certainly would not come as a surprise to anyone if this was the case. What else would a person be doing on the internet who kidnaps 11 year old boys, William Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck?
For more go to Scared Monkeys.com including statement from the family of Michael Devlin and web sites of Shawn Hornbeck.
January 15th, 2007 at 02:46pm
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