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Lara Logan Nails It on The Daily MoJo

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Foreigner - Feels like the first Time

About 30 miles south of Erie just outside of Meadville. Missed the end of. It got a bit too cloudy. > Dana Rukse

Megyn Kelly's Moon Shadow

Pastor Bob Joyce Sermons
Be My Spirit (Sermon – 4/7/2024)

The Gift of Faith (Sermon - April 14, 2024)

Who's in the News?

▫️Riverside County Prostitution Sting Operation: 15 arrests, one survivor
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Perris Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Team (RCAHT) conducted a “John” prostitution sting in the city of Perris.
The operation was conducted in an effort to reduce the demand for sex trafficking, arrest human traffickers, and provide services for victims. The operation resulted in 16 arrests, 14 males for solicitation of prostitution, 1 female for child neglect, and 1 male juvenile for pimping, evading and child endangerment.
The female was later identified as a potential victim of sex trafficking and provided victim services and resources.
» https://ktla.com/news/local-news/16-arrested-in-southern-california-prostitution-sting-operation/
» https://www.riversidesheriff.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5383 

▫️Long Island Man Admits Guilt in Online Predator Sting Operation
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Daniel Waxman, a 56-year-old resident of Cedarhurst, New York, has entered a guilty plea for Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree. This announcement comes from Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, following proceedings before the Honorable Kevin J. Russo on April 4, 2024.
https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2024/04/06/long-island-man-admits-guilt-in-online-predator-sting-operation/  

▫️‘Primary control’: Lubbock man gets prison for sex trafficking missing teen
Cameron Phifer, 24, was sentenced to 20 in prison in connection with his role in sex trafficking a missing Lubbock teenager, federal court documents obtained on Saturday stated. Phifer previously agreed to plead guilty to Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography.
Phifer admitted that he “groomed and sexually abused” the victim, who he knew was under 18 years old. Phifer was initially arrested back in June of 2023 along with Bianka Vega, 23 and Deryan Thomas, 32.
» https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/primary-control-lubbock-man-gets-prison-for-sex-trafficking-missing-teen/
» https://www.krqe.com/news/national/texas-man-gets-prison-for-sex-trafficking-missing-teen/
» https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/primary-control-lubbock-man-gets-prison-for-sex-trafficking-missing-teen/ 

▫️Utah man is sentenced for raping his severely disabled stepdaughter, 31, who was saved when mom discovered his sick acts on cameras she installed to monitor her seizures but tragically died just weeks after he pled guilty
A sick creep has been sentenced to serve five felony charges consecutively after pleading guilty to raping his severely disabled stepdaughter. 
Brian Kenneth Urban, 52, was hit with the sentence at West Jordan District Court in Utah Friday, two weeks after the adult victim suddenly died. It includes five years to life for each of his two rape convictions, and 1-15 years a piece for three counts of forcible sexual abuse.
Five weeks earlier, the suspect pleaded guilty to the five charges that had been laid against him - after he was filmed committing the atrocities by cameras the girl's mother to monitor her deteriorating condition.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13282345/Utah-man-sentenced-Brian-Kenneth-Urban-raping-stepdaughter-disabled.html 

▫️Woman who was forced into an Amish settlement by her 'sadistic' parents at age 18 lifts the lid on the horrific sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her bishop in the ultra-strict community - and how she finally managed to flee
A woman who was forced into an Amish settlement aged 18 by her parents has lifted a lid on the horrific sexual abuse she endured in the community - and reveals how she ultimately escaped.
Misty Griffin appeared on a recent episode of the Cults to Consciousness podcast to discuss her traumatic childhood at the hands of her 'psycho stepdad and a sadistic mother.'
The duo then pushed her to join the Amish community when she was 18 years old where she was subjected to horrific sexual abuse by her bishop. Misty, who is now working on her nursing masters, ended up in contact with one of the bishop's daughters who told her that he had been reported to CPS.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and is now a registered sex offender.
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13273407/woman-forced-amish-settlement-sadistic-parents-abuse.html  
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▫️Former Longview doctor charged with child sex abuse settles civil lawsuit
A former Longview doctor who faces charges of child sexual abuse has settled one of five civil lawsuits filed on behalf of his former patients.
Matt Elza Hipke, 61, is charged with three counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14, aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with child sexual contact.
https://www.news-journal.com/news/local/former-longview-doctor-charged-with-child-sex-abuse-settles-civil-lawsuit/article_d00700a8-f1ed-11ee-8a2c-eb4e4d5c35a4.html 

▫️Coeur d'Alene orthopedic surgeon suspected of hiding camera at his medical office's bathroom
A Coeur d'Alene orthopedic surgeon faces several child sex and voyeurism charges after video footage from a bathroom hidden camera was found at his medical office.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant Thursday charging Spencer Greendyke, 68, on suspicion of two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child by preparation of sexually exploitative material and six felony counts of video voyeurism, according to a Coeur d'Alene Police Department news release.
Greendyke owns RiversEdge Orthopedics, 3318 N. Grand Mill Lane, according to the orthopedic specialist practice's website.
https://www.aol.com/coeur-dalene-orthopedic-surgeon-suspected-020400735.html 

▫️Parents fear “stranger danger,” but the real danger lies with those close to home. Media portrayals of human trafficking and exploitation feature scary-looking strangers who abduct children and force them into a dark underworld. Parents then feel reassured that their children, sleeping safely in the next room, are not being abused. It is much scarier to think that a coach, teacher, aunt or uncle could pose a threat to them. But to best protect our children, we must look at what we know about who traffickers are and how they groom their victims.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/spot-human-traffickers-children-19388199.php 

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Event – White River Now – Batesville, AR
Join us for an informative awareness event where our speakers will teach us what human trafficking is, how to recognize it, prevention, ways to get involved, Q&A, and more. The focus is on its occurrence in Batesville and the surrounding area. Local and international speakers include Swords and Stilettos of Batesville, Gene Tulberg of Batesville, The Genesis Project of Heber Springs, and Hope Found of Jonesboro.
Sat., April 13, 2024 - 10am-12:30pm - West Annex of First Baptist Church in Batesville (610 E. Main St.)
https://www.whiterivernow.com/event/human-trafficking-awareness-event/ 

▫️Connecting Our Community to Stop Human Trafficking, Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM -  Avalon Foundation Inc. 40 East Dover Street Easton, MD 21601
For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman will facilitate an informative discussion with our expert panelists: Thomas Stack - Anti-Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Response Manager for the City of Baltimore; Heather Amador - Deputy Director of Victim Services Policy and Programs Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy; and Susan Ahlstrom - Regional Navigator For All Seasons. There will be time for a Q&A with the audience at the close of the discussion.
Become a part of the solution by attending this free educational event that will connect us in a community response to end Human Trafficking.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-our-community-to-stop-human-trafficking-tickets-872851481277 
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Make sure you have your eclipse glasses on ...

Lindsey Stirling - Kashmir (Lollapalooza Paris 2023)

Our SkillsUSA competitors and advisors in Hershey, PA. > Clearfield County Career & Technology Center

Oh, by the Way ....

This MONSTER needs CLOCKED & LOCKED away from Children!!
How did this PEDO star on a children's TV show?  

The Saga of USAF Senior Airman Lance Castle ...

This is so outrageous and I pray there is more to this. If there isn’t more to this other than refusing a deadly vaccine, every single person from the top of the chain of command to those involved in this disastrous action directed against a fellow airman must be held accountable.

The loss of trust in our armed forces is showing a weariness in the ranks and the inability of our armed forces to accomplish their directed missions is unacceptable. Our military must be trained and prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars. In years of running interrogation operations against the worst of our enemies, we never treated anyone like this U.S. Air Force Senior Airman was treated. Totally unacceptable behavior top to bottom.

Here is the path of totality view of the solar eclipse on April 8th.  Are you in or near it? If so, take pics.

Monday 4/8/24 Eclipse ....

Laura Branigan - "Gloria" 1982

Mid-day nap 😴 > Exceptional Eye Photos

Who's in the News

▫️Illinois State Police human trafficking operation leads to 5 arrests
MOLINE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau arrested five individuals during a two-day human trafficking enforcement operation in the Moline area on April 3-4, according to a news release from the agency. The operation was focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.
As a result of the operation, each of the following individuals were arrested and charged with indecent solicitation a child (Class 3 felony) and traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony): Rajeshwar Akku, 24, of Moline; Adam C. Curry 43, of Sherrard, Illinois; Timothy L. Danielson, 45, of Geneseo, Illinois; Andy M. Hershberger, 33, of Roseville, Illinois; and Santeeno E. Nickerson, 38, of Moline.
» https://www.kwqc.com/2024/04/05/4-charged-rock-island-co-human-trafficking-case/  (VIDEO)
  » https://www.clintonherald.com/news/crime_courts/illinois-state-police-human-trafficking-operation-leads-to-5-arrests/article_cb96d988-f3a7-11ee-bc29-bf145f30f55d.html
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▫️Operation Kessel Run: 13th Suspect Arrested For Trying To Lure Minors For Sex In Escambia County
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden, the Escambia and Santa Rosa county sheriff’s offices, Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach police departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and U.S. Marshals Service participated in the operation that was announced in March.
Friday, FDLE announced the arrest of David Gibbs, 36. 
» http://www.northescambia.com/2024/04/13-suspect-arrested-for-trying-to-lure-minors-for-sex-in-escambia-county
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/13981 

▫️Four men arrested in child predator sting in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY Ore.  - On Thursday four men were caught by an undercover child predator sting conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The men were charged with luring a minor and first-degree sexual corruption of a child.
During the sting, investigators used multiple dating apps, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people who contacted the profiles and offered to meet a person they believed to be a child for sex. When the individuals arrived to meet the child they were arrested by law enforcement.
The men arrested have been identified as Matthew Goldman, 30, of Tigard, Jesus Rodriguez-Garcia, 27, of Forest Grove, Gerardo Serrano-Garcia, 25, of Hillsboro, and Ruben Olvera-Gaona, 54, of Forest Grove, who was also arrested for a warrant out of Washington County for giving false information to a police officer.
» https://www.kgw.com/video/news/crime/4-men-behind-bars-after-child-predator-sting/283-166d1c40-db99-4b5b-8b5e-e87d6a920806  (VIDEO)
» https://www.kptv.com/2024/04/05/four-men-arrested-child-predator-sting-washington-county/ 

▫️3 arrested in East Texas accused of using child to mask drugs
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas — Three Wisconsin residents suspected of human trafficking were arrested this week after East Texas deputies found a 8-year-old child and multiple packages filled with drugs next to the child during a traffic stop. 
Luis Emmanuel Quevedo-Vasquez, 29, Carmen Guadalupe Diaz, 24, and Christina Soledad Soler, 32, all of Green Bay, were taken into custody Tuesday when a deputy pulled Diaz over for speeding Tuesday night near the intersection of Durst Street and Stallings Drive in Nacogdoches. All six children have been released to Child Protective Services while a suitable guardian is found, according to the NCSO. 
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/3-wisconsin-residents-arrested-in-east-texas-allegedly-using-8-year-old-to-mask-the-drug-smuggling-operation/501-d80478c8-e874-4b7b-9da0-fcef58359132 

▫️Hai Vo, man convicted of Travis County sexual assault, at large
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Officials are searching for a man convicted of aggravated sexual assault last week.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office said on Thursday, March 28, a jury convicted 56-year-old Hai Vo of aggravated sexual assault. However, on Friday, March 29, Vo did not appear for the punishment phase of his trial. Now, there's an active warrant out for his arrest.
» https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/hai-vo-at-large-travis-county/269-c8d1dc93-590c-416d-9eb3-7dd856fcb07c  (VIDEO)
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▫️Pastor accused of raping impaired teen now on the run, is former cop
Monte Lavelle Chitty, a 62-year-old Florida pastor and former police officer accused of getting a 15-year-old member of his church drunk and sexually assaulting her, is now on the run weeks after he was released on a $75,000 bond.
“Our understanding is that he’s already on the road and he’s left the state of Florida,” Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward told Local 10 News on Monday.
Chitty, who served as leader of First Baptist of Marathon, recently started a dockside ministry for a boating community in Boot Key Harbor, failed to attend a scheduled court hearing on Monday. Prosecutors say he fled the state in a white van with out-of-state plates.
A judge increased his bond to $1.3 million and issued a warrant for his arrest, Local 10 reported.
» https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/04/01/marathon-pastor-accused-of-sexually-battering-teen-in-church-is-now-a-fugitive/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/pastor-accused-of-raping-impaired-teen-now-on-the-run-is-former-cop/ 

▫️Music Teacher Is Charged With Taking Teenagers on Trips to Abuse Them
The music teacher’s classes at the strict, no-nonsense reform school in the woods of upstate New York would seem to be a teenager’s respite amid all the rules, a place for expression and discovery.
But a criminal indictment unsealed Thursday portrayed that teacher as a domineering and abusive tyrant who, during one-on-one trips away from school and outside the state, raped his teenage students or forced them into sexual activity.
The indictment follows years of lawsuits that have portrayed the Family Foundation School, a small boarding academy in rural Delaware County, as something closer to an unsupervised, violent prison.
The teacher, Paul Geer, 56, was arrested Wednesday and charged with six counts related to bringing three different children across state lines to engage in unlawful sexual activity.
Mr. Geer pleaded not guilty at an arraignment before a federal magistrate judge in Syracuse, N.Y., on Thursday, and was denied release pending a detention hearing set for Monday.
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/music-teacher-is-charged-with-taking-teenagers-on-trips-to-abuse-them/
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/former-delaware-county-teacher-indicted-coercing-transporting-and-sexually-abusing 

▫️Man Accused of Secretly Recording Women in St. Louis Area
ST. LOUIS – A man has been indicted on a federal charge and accused of secretly recording women in the St. Louis area.
Erik Elsasser, 37, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis March 27 on one felony count of distribution of child pornography. He pleaded not guilty Thursday.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/man-accused-secretly-recording-women-st-louis-area 

▫️VIDEO: Texas National guardsman nabbed for human smuggling
BRACKETTVILLE, Texas  — A 26-year-old man who was reportedly working for Texas National Guard was arrested for human smuggling.
Savion Johnson was arrested in Brackettville, Texas, near the US-Mexico border, on Sunday after evading arrest, according the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas officials told The National Desk Johnson was charged with smuggling of persons, unlawful carry of a weapon and evading arrest.
Kinney County sheriff's deputies were part of the high-speed chase after Johnson abruptly turned around at a checkpoint.
https://foxsanantonio.com/news/nation-world/video-national-guard-member-nabbed-for-human-smuggling-savion-johnson-brackettville-texas-us-mexico-border-kinney-county-sheriff-brad-coe-governor-greg-abbott  (VIDEO) 

▫️Girls sexually assaulted in home invasion, suspect caught after ‘extensive manhunt’
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI - A suspect in a home invasion and sexual assault has been arrested after an “extensive manhunt” and is being held on an immigration detainer, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect is a 25-year-old Sturgis man.
He is currently charged with one count of home invasion first degree and two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree (person under the age of 13) and being held on an immigration detainer, the sheriff’s office said.
“From what I understand, he’s here illegally,” Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said, and he did not have further specifics Friday afternoon.
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/04/girls-sexually-assaulted-in-home-invasion-suspect-caught-after-extensive-manhunt.html 

▫️Branford tennis instructor sentenced to prison for enticing a minor
A tennis instructor from Branford who sent hundreds of sexually explicit messages to a 12-year-old he was teaching has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison, according to officials.
Tyler Purskey, 34, appeared in Superior Court in New Haven Friday and received a sentence of 15 years, suspended after serving eight years, and followed by 15 years of sexual offender probation, according to State's Attorney John Doyle Jr.
https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/branford-tennis-tyler-purskey-entice-minor-19388292.php 

▫️Carr: DeKalb County Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to New Arrest for Hindering the Apprehension of a Criminal
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Crystal Carter, 44, of Stone Mountain, has been arrested and charged with Hindering the Apprehension of a Criminal, specifically defendant Terry Florence who is alleged to have trafficked one minor and two adult females in DeKalb County. Florence, 33, of Conyers, was indicted by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit in July 2023. Following his indictment, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and Florence was taken into custody on Sep. 26, 2023. During this time, Carter is alleged to have actively assisted Florence in evading his arrest by harboring him in her apartment and providing him with transportation while law enforcement was searching for him.
https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-02/carr-dekalb-county-human-trafficking-investigation-leads-new-arrest 

▫️Brooklyn man sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking and murder
A Brooklyn man has received 10 life sentences for sex trafficking women and killing one of those women in his apartment.
Prosecutors say Somorie Moses beat, raped and forced victims into prostitution in 2017.
Prosecutors say Moses was also convicted of beating 32-year-old Leondra Foster to death, dismembering her and dumping her body parts in the Bronx four days later.
» https://bronx.news12.com/brooklyn-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-and-murder  (VIDEO)
» https://brooklyn.news12.com/brooklyn-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-and-murder 

▫️Child molestation suspect who cut off ankle monitor captured
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The child molestation suspect accused of cutting off his ankle monitor earlier this week is back in police custody, 12 News has learned.
Police said Corey Dennis, 36, was arrested in New Hampshire Friday morning. Dennis, who’s facing three counts of first-degree child molestation, removed his GPS monitoring device on Monday, according to police.
» https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/child-molestation-suspect-who-cut-off-ankle-monitor-captured/ 
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▫️Suspect in Randolph County rape, child trafficking case caught
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. — The suspect in a Randolph County rape, human trafficking and child exploitation case is on the run overseas.
On Jan. 4, Louis Galligan, 20, of Winchester, was arrested and then posted bond. On Feb. 16, Galligan didn't show for a court hearing, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The Randolph County Sheriff's Office then learned Galligan had flown to the United Kingdom shortly after bonding out. Galligan is in custody, and the U.S. is now working to have him extradited to face charges here.
Louis Galligan, 20, faces charges of two counts of rape, two counts of promoting human sex trafficking, one count of child exploitation, and two counts of possessing child pornography.
» https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/randolph-county-suspect-rape-human-trafficking-child-exploitation-case-escapes-overseas-louis-galligan/531-ccc14ac3-bb50-44a9-b846-2f881e627f56
» https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/randolph-county-human-trafficking-rape-suspect-found-hiding-in-uk/ 

▫️One of 1st women to sue Dr. Fabio Ortega, Chicago-area gynecologist convicted of sexual abuse, speaks out
Law firms around the city now claim to represent some 500 women who say doctor abused them. All are former patients who say they were abused by Dr. Ortega while he was employed both by the NorthShore University Health System and Swedish Covenant Hospital. Both are now owned by Endeavor Health.
https://abc7chicago.com/dr-fabio-ortega-gynecologist-sexual-abuse-chicago-news/14613020/ 

▫️Sex trafficking survivor advocates for child victims as more parents are accused of exploiting their kids
TAMPA, Fla. - Familial trafficking is an alarming trend that’s growing in many areas, including Hillsborough County, and it has law enforcement and advocates sounding the alarm on child sex crimes. 
Essentially, it’s children being exploited or trafficked by their own parents, usually for money or drugs, and experts say it’s happening more than you think. 
Natasha Nascimento runs Redefining Refuge, a program aimed at helping child trafficking survivors who have been rescued. 
https://www.fox13news.com/news/parents-using-their-children-as-sex-commodities-on-the-rise  (VIDEO) 

▫️Sex abuse lawsuits against Yeshiva University can proceed, NY judge says
A pair of lawsuits against Yeshiva University brought by more than 50 men who say they were sexually abused decades ago by teachers and staff while in the Orthodox Jewish high school associated with the college can move forward, a New York state judge said.
New York Supreme Court Justice Alexander Tisch on Tuesday rejected the school’s bid to dismiss the two parallel lawsuits, holding that a 2019 New York state law that lifted the statute of limitations on the claims is constitutional. Justice Tisch also said the plaintiffs had sufficiently alleged that the school failed to stop the abuse and failed to provide a safe environment for its students.
Attorney Kevin Mulhearn, who represents 49 of the plaintiffs, said he has clients who have been waiting over a decade to get documents about what the school knew of the abuse. 
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/sex-abuse-lawsuits-against-yeshiva-university-can-proceed-ny-judge-says/ 

▫️'Game of Thrones' Actor Joseph Gatt Sues LA Over Pedophile Claims
Joseph Gatt has sued Los Angeles County, its district attorney and more for falsely claiming he was a pedophile after being arrested and charged with alleged sexual communication with a minor in 2022. The charge was later dropped, and he’s now calling the arrest “utterly baseless” in his lawsuit for $40 million.
» https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/game-of-thrones-joseph-gatt-sues-pedophile-1235961650/
» https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2024/04/05/fausses-accusations-de-pedophilie-un-acteur-de-game-of-thrones-intente-une-poursuite-de-67-millions-de-dollars 
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Ruth P. McCauslin, age 96 of  Rockton, PA died Friday, April 5, 2024 at Christ the King Manor.

Born on July 3, 1927 in Luthersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Mossilene (Woods) Miles.

On November 19, 1949, she married Edward J. McCauslin. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2018.

Ruth had attended the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church in DuBois and most recently attended the First Baptist Church.

She had worked at Bell Telephone, was a manager at Agway Egg Processing, and was a receptionist at the Riverside office. Ruth had been a patron member of the National Rifle Association, and a charter member of the Brady Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed being a homemaker, bowling, cooking, and loved being with her family.

She is survived by three children; Kevin McCauslin and his wife Kathy of Hermosa, SD; Sherry Murphy of Rockton; and Douglas McCauslin and his wife Peggy of Rockton, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, James W. Miles of Luthersburg, PA, Emery V. Miles of Winter Haven, FL, and a sister, Rita Canan of DuBois, PA.


She was preceded in death by her sister Marian Dush, and her son-in-law, Charles Murphy.


There will be no public visitation or services. Ruth was a prayer warrior. Therefore, the family requests that the time that would be invested in attending a service, be spent praying for one another.

Memorial may be placed with Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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Who's in the News?

▫️Major Online Sex Crimes Operation Leads to Arrest of 11 Individuals
Watertown, SD - In a significant development, United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conclusion of a joint online sex crimes operation that led to the arrest of 11 individuals.
The arrested individuals, all from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, have been federally charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet.
» https://www.mykxlg.com/news/local/major-online-sex-crimes-operation-leads-to-arrest-of-11-individuals/article_ed97aaaa-f292-11ee-ac0d-db4f4b07473f.html
» https://drgnews.com/2024/04/04/eleven-sioux-falls-men-charged-with-online-sex-crimes/ 

▫️Operation Impact Demand VII: Six men arrested in Cumberland County prostitution sting
Six individuals sought to engage female escorts in sexual activity for money at a Silver Spring Township Hotel. 
» https://cumberland.crimewatchpa.com/da/5591/post/human-trafficking-prostitution-arrests
» https://www.fox43.com/article/news/crime/human-trafficking-task-force-arrests-cumberland-county/521-a3d54a53-5c6f-4151-afc6-a436a698574c 

▫️Investigators offer new details on police killing of suspected child rapist in Deer Park
The Spokane Independent Investigative Response (SIIR) Team has released their initial report on a March 29 SWAT standoff with a child rape suspect which ended in Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies shooting and killing him. 
The response team offered a recap of the incident which took place in Deer Park over the course of several hours and included hours of negotiations between SWAT and the suspect. 
According to the report, the man refused to comply with requests to lift up his jacket to ensure that there was not a gun on his person and did not surrender when asked to do so by his girlfriend via a recorded message. 
His name has yet to be released by the Spokane County Medical Examiner.
https://www.khq.com/news/investigators-offer-new-details-on-police-killing-of-suspected-child-rapist-in-deer-park/article_aaab987c-f20c-11ee-a33d-9b686429fd0f.html 

▫️15-year-old girl found safe after she was abducted by man in Richmond, Va.
RICHMOND, Va.  — A 15-year-old girl who police said was abducted Wednesday evening in Richmond, Va. was found safe Thursday night.
Virginia State Police said Channel Poteat was last seen on Newbridge Terrace in Richmond. She was believed to be kidnapped by 23-year-old Tyrell Ashley Davenport.
https://wset.com/news/local/amber-alert-virginia-henrico-county-richmond-teen-girl-15-extreme-danger-abducted-kidnapped-man-tyrell-ashley-davenport-channel-poteat-investigation-tags-highway 

▫️Texas Amber Alert aftermath: Sirterryon Preston wanted for smuggling a month after being found with Missouri City girl in Columbus
HOUSTON, Texas - A month after a 12-year-old girl was found safe, the man she was with has been charged with smuggling.
Sirterryon Preston, 27, has a warrant for his arrest for a "smuggling of persons" charge, which is a felony.
https://abc13.com/columbus-texas-missouri-city-amber-alert-sirterryon-preston-march-1-girl-disappearance/14619601/  (VIDEO) 

▫️Ada man faces human trafficking charge
The case involves a Pontotoc County minor three years ago.
In June of 2021, a minor in Pontotoc County was lured and assaulted by an online predator. He posed as a 17 year old male on the social media platform Snapchat by the name of Jose.
“DNA evidence was collected from that assault. It was entered into a database maintained by law enforcement,” said district attorney for district 22, Erik Johnson.
For three years there was no arrest.
In January of this year, Mauricio Lopez was arrested and incarcerated in Lawton Correctional Facility for sexual assault of a minor child. Lopez was required to give a DNA sample, and the database lit up. “We finally got the piece of the puzzle that we need to to make the arrest and the subsequent prosecution. We’re going to do that,” said Johnson. The match resulted in the issuance of a felony warrant for 32 year old Lopez, the same predator who in 2021, posed as 17 year old Jose.
News 12 will continue to follow this story.
https://www.kxii.com/2024/04/05/ada-man-faces-human-trafficking-charge/   (VIDEO)  

▫️New charges being filed against illegal immigrant
New charges have been filed against an illegal immigrant accused of sexually abusing a 14 year old.
Pablo Mendoza was arrested last month after Enterprise Police received a tip from a school resource officer (SRO) of a girl being sexually abused.
Upon his arrest, Mendoza was charged with rape. The state has now dropped the rape charge and filed charges of sodomy, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
“Even on a first time offense, the range is 10 to 99 years,” said District Attorney James Tarbox, speaking on the human trafficking charge. “I don’t want anyone to think it’s not serious. It’s a very serious charge, a very serious situation, and we are going to continue to treat it as such.”
» https://www.wtvy.com/2024/04/05/new-charges-being-filed-against-illegal-immigrant/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/enterprise-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-minor-denied-bond/ 
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▫️Indian man convicted of child sex offenses arrested by immigration authorities
An Indian national convicted of child sex offenses, but given light sentences, was arrested last month after he was released from a Maryland detention center without any warning to federal immigration authorities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (CBP) said Thursday. 
The unidentified 32-year-old man was arrested March 20 near his home in Ellicott City, 38 miles north of Washington D.C.
The arrest stemmed from a warrant out of Montgomery County, Maryland child sex offenses, an ICE news release states. He was placed on sex offender parole by the CBP until Nov. 12, 2022, and turned over to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for extradition to Maryland.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/indian-child-sex-offender-arrested-maryland-courts-light-sentences-detainer-holds-ignored-ice 

▫️Half-brothers arrested for continuous human trafficking, SAPD says
Two half-brothers accused of continuous human trafficking were arrested Thursday, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
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▫️Former Police Officer Convicted of Multiple Sex Crimes
On April 4, 2024, former LAPD Police Officer Michael Robert Casados was convicted of three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and molestation of a child after a three-day trial in the Apache County Superior Court.
https://crimewatch.net/us/az/apache/st-johns-pd/233768/post/former-police-officer-convicted-multiple-sex-crimes 

▫️Michigan officer charged with child sex crimes
NEWAYGO, Mich. — A Big Rapids Police officer is accused of sexually abusing a young family member. 
Ryan Dornbos is facing two counts of criminal sexual assault with a person under the age of 13 according to court documents. 
During the alleged abuse, which happened between 2018 and 2023 at a home in Newaygo County, Dornbos worked as a police officer for the City of Newaygo and in Big Rapids. 
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/big-rapids-officer-charged-with-criminal-sexual-conduct/69-93396e1e-0967-4a90-83e9-5b36c91b9be3 

▫️Ex-HPD officer pleads guilty to 4 counts, including child sexual exploitation
HONOLULU  - A former Honolulu police officer admitted to multiple charges of child sex crimes Thursday.
Mason Jordan accepted a deal with federal prosecutors and pleaded guilty to four counts of child sexual exploitation, enticement, and interstate domestic violence.
In exchange, the government will dismiss four other charges, including sex trafficking. He faces up to 30 years in prison when he’s sentenced in August.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/04/05/ex-hpd-officer-pleads-guilty-4-counts-including-child-sexual-exploitation/ 

▫️Repairman arrested for sexual assault of children, more victims possible: APD
A man who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two children inside an Aurora home where he was working last summer has been arrested, and police believe there may be more victims.
Mohamad Arab Bin Shamsur-Alam is accused of sexually assaulting two girls on two separate occasions while working as a repairman at their home.
Anyone with information about Shamsur-Alam or any additional victims is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP and reference case number 23-223290. Police say tips can be made anonymously.
» https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/aurora-repairman-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-children-police-say-there-could-be-more-victims
» https://youtu.be/AJDLiCgsafY  

▫️N.Y. man allegedly used minor to lure sex-trafficking victim to Atlantic City
A convicted human trafficker accused of using a minor to lure another victim into prostitution was ordered held in jail Wednesday.
Tesean Green, 47, was arrested March 23, after police responded to Resorts Atlantic City, where a woman claimed she was being sexually trafficked.
Green allegedly used his grandchild’s 17-year-old mother to get the victim to fly from her home in Louisiana to New York.
https://breakingac.com/news/2024/apr/04/ny-man-allegedly-used-minor-to-lure-sex-trafficking-victim-to-atlantic-city/ 

▫️Woman accused of sexual battery, human trafficking of nonverbal girl, St. Johns deputies say
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was arrested early Thursday, accused of the sexual battery of a nonverbal girl, according to a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Katie Malone, 34, is facing the following charges: Human trafficking committed upon a disabled person; Capital sexual battery; Lewd or lascivious molestation committed upon a disabled person; Transmission of child sexual abuse material (CSAM); Unlawful use of a two-way communications device; Production of CSAM; Sexual performance of a child
The tip was originally reported by Media Lab, Kik, the SJSO report said. Kik is a messaging app that allows users to remain anonymous.
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-johns-county/woman-accused-sexual-battery-human-trafficking-nonverbal-girl-st-johns-deputies-say/WLCOD5TOC5GJ3CUUK3PA6FS22U/ 

▫️Prostitution operation ‘thwarted’ at Michigan health business, police say
ROCHESTER, MI – A prostitution operation at a health business was “thwarted” by police.
The alleged prostitution was being run out of the recently opened Green Rose Health Studio, on Oakwood Drive near downtown Rochester, according to a news release from the Rochester Police Department.
The department conducted surveillance and used undercover officers to obtain a search warrant, police said. The warrant was recently executed, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of evidence, including cash, cell phones and computers.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/04/prostitution-operation-thwarted-at-michigan-health-business-police-say.html  

▫️Principal at Portland school where girl, 9, was 'gang-raped in a bathroom by two boys' is slammed for launching internal probe and not telling cops - as it emerges child was sexually attacked TWICE before without cops being told
The principal of a Portland school where a nine-year-girl was allegedly gang-raped is being slammed for not taking the case to cops as a lawsuit from the girl's family claims that there were two prior incidents of sexual assault against the little girl. 
A $9million lawsuit was filed last month by the family of the unidentified girl who was allegedly attacked in the bathroom of her elementary school by two boys.
José Salinas was announced as the interim principal at Schott Elementary School on July 15, 2021, and served as the school's leader until Tiana Ahmann was announced as the interim principal in October, 2023, over a year after the incident happened. 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13273171/portland-elementary-school-principal-slammed-lawsuit-gang-rape.html 

▫️Parents claim children with special needs were sexually assaulted by driver
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — Two more families have come forward with sexual assault allegations against a former El Dorado County Office of Education van driver, who is currently in jail on sexual assault-related charges in connection to two adults with disabilities.
Tarik Manasrah, 42, was arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office in August 2023.
» https://www.kcra.com/article/children-special-needs-sexually-assaulted-school-van-driver-families-claim/60375001#   (VIDEO)
» https://www.kake.com/story/50637340/two-families-claim-their-children-with-special-needs-were-sexually-assaulted-by-school-van-driver  

▫️25-year sentence for former day care worker
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  -Horrifying and calculated – those are the words a Minnehaha County Judge used today to describe the crimes committed by a former child care worker.
Moments later, she sentenced Chris Phoumy to 25-years in prison for child pornography and having sexual contact with children in his care.
That’s in addition to Phoumy’s Lincoln County sentence. All together he’ll serve 50 years behind bars.
https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/25-year-sentence-for-former-area-day-care-worker/  

▫️New Rochelle man Jason Ricketts gets 21 years in prison for sexually abusing kids
A perverted New Rochelle man will spend the next 21 years in prison after he admitted to a years-long cycle of sexually abusing three children and secretly filming the sickening encounters, prosecutors said Thursday.
Jason Ricketts, 23, was hit with the prison term Thursday after he previously pleaded guilty to sex crimes that started in 2019 when the victims were 12-years-old and lasted until early 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said.
https://nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/new-rochelle-man-gets-21-years-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-kids/  

▫️City takes steps to fight human trafficking
AUSTIN - On Thursday, Austin City Council made steps to fight human trafficking in the city.
Council member Mackenzie Kelly held a news conference to highlight those efforts and key initiatives.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-takes-steps-to-fight-human-trafficking/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Online Human Trafficking Summit
Along with the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking and its partners, Attorney General Ashley Moody is pleased to announce the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit will launch virtually on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and be available online through March 2025. The 2024 Human Trafficking Summit is free of charge and includes sessions covering recent updates and developments in Legal, Service Delivery, and Education & Awareness.
https://www.humantraffickingsummit.com/ 

▫️Hands That Heal Human Trafficking Training for Awareness and Community Assessment Tickets, Tue, May 7, 2024 at 8.30 AM | Traverse City Michigan Works
Come learn how to recognize and combat human trafficking in our community at the Hands That Heal Training - let's make a difference together, 1209 South Garfield Avenue ## C Traverse City, MI 49686
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-that-heal-human-trafficking-training-for-awareness-and-community-assessment-tickets-875453544117?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse  

▫️Trauma expert, aiding Epstein victims, featured at 'Turn On the Light Conference'
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.  — The Palm Beach County Convention Center buzzed with activity on Thursday as the "Turn on the Light National Conference on the Wellbeing of Children and Families" brought together dozens of parents, volunteers, and professionals dedicated to supporting children and families.
Psychotherapist and trauma expert Randee Kogan served as the keynote speaker. Kogan, who has provided support to victims of Jeffrey Epstein since 2007, spoke at the event to educate and advise the attendees about sexual violence and trauma.
https://cbs12.com/news/local/national-child-abuse-prevention-month-trauma-expert-aiding-jeffrey-epstein-victims-featured-at-turn-on-the-light-conference-florida-news-west-palm-beach-april-4-2024   (VIDEO) 

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As I watched through the viewfinder, a captivating scene unfolded—the cardinal appeared to hover, her movements graceful and deliberate, in front of the mirror. This shift in his demeanor was both fascinating and poignant, suggesting a moment of recognition or perhaps confusion in the face of his own reflection. The idea that he might be on the cusp of realizing the mirror's true nature added a layer of depth to the encounter. Was he beginning to understand that the fierce rival he had been so ardently challenging was, in fact, himself? 

This question lingered in the air, as the delicate dance between bird and reflection evolved into a moment of potential self-awareness. The possibility that I was witnessing a wild creature confronting its own image, a scenario usually reserved for the realm of human experience, was a profound reminder of the intricate connections that weave through the tapestry of the natural world. My camera, ready to capture the outcome, was more than just a tool in that moment—it was a witness to the subtle and often unseen narratives that unfold around us, stories of discovery, identity, and the enigmatic nature of reflection.  ... at Little Pine State Park. > John Green

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