The man who will now be charged with the kidnapping and murder of 17 year old Chelsea King has a previous history of predatory assaults on young women. Back in 2000, John Albert Gardner III was convicted of the kidnapping and rape of a 13-year-old girl.
News accounts of Gardner’s 2002 assault serve as a chilling reminder that our society needs to do more to identify and lock away rapists, especially child molesters. Available scientific data shows that these criminals will continue to re-offend – they have the highest recidivism rate of all convicted criminals.
Back in 2000, the psychiatrist who examined Gardner recommended that Gardner be sentenced to the maximum term allowed by the law – 30 years. The psychiatrist found that Gardner showed no remorse, whatsoever, for the rape and beating that he inflicted on his 13-year-old victim.
Instead of the maximum sentence, however, the judge sentenced Gardner to serve only 6 years. After serving 85% of the sentence, Gardner was release on parole where he was free, once again, to re-offend.
To read the full story of how Gardner’s 2000 crime affected one young girl, go here:
Rancho Bernardo girl knew suspect 10 years ago, mom says
Parents, tonight when your child goes to bed, go to her bedroom, hug her very tightly and tell her how much you love her and how much she means to you.
If your child no longer lives at home, call her tonight and tell her that though she may be physically far, she is still close to you in your heart, your thoughts and your prayers.
Our children are our most precious resource love them and hold them in your hand.
To Chelsea’s parents and family and to the parents and families of all missing children we send you our love and support.
Peace.
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I am so sad for Chelsea's family. I will have them in my thoughts and prayers. May them find peace and comfort in the knowledge that there are so many people sharing their pain.
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