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Man tracked down and killed son's paedophile abuser live on TV
CHARLIE HERBERT
From just three feet away, he shot his son's abuser in the head - live on TV
In February 1984, Gary Plauché's 11-year-old son, Jody, was abducted by his karate teacher.
Jeffrey Doucet drove Jody from Louisiana to a motel in California, where he raped and abused him.
Eventually, he was caught after allowing Jody to make a collect call to his mum, sparking a police raid on the motel.
The 11-year-old was returned to his family, and Doucet was flown into Baton Rouge Airport, where he was escorted by police.
Along with local TV news crews and journalists, one other person was waiting for Doucet at the airport - Jody's dad.
With his back to the cameras and disguised in a baseball cap and sunglasses, Plauché waited until Doucet was close by before stepping out and shooting the 25-year-old paedophile in the head from just three feet away.
The whole thing was caught on camera and broadcast live on television.
The father was swiftly pinned down, with one officer heard asking him: "Why, Gary, why?"
Doucet fell into a coma and died the next day. Meanwhile, Plauché spent a week in prison over the killing, ending up with a suspended sentence for manslaughter, as well as probation and community service.
Police apprehending Gary after he shot Doucet (credit: WBRZ)
Gary was widely supported by the public over the killing but Jody felt differently - and his father's actions stayed with him for years.
Speaking to the Sun last October, Jody said: "At first I was upset with what my father did because at age 11 - I just wanted Jeff to stop and not necessarily dead.
"I think for a lot of people who have not been satisfied by the American justice system my dad stands as a symbol of justice.
"My dad did what everybody says what they would do yet only few have done it. Plus, he didn't go to jail.
"That said, I can not and will not condone his behaviour. I understand why he did what he did, but it is more important for a parent to be there to help support their child than put themselves in a place to be prosecuted."
Plauché always insisted he had no regrets about killing Doucet but his actions caused a split between the father and son, with Jody saying it "took a few months before things got back to normal."
He said his father "regrets the whole thing happened but he never regretted his action."
Jody continued: "Being Catholic I believe having taken a human life, his first thoughts were that he was going to hell... and he was OK with that.
"But the local priest washed his feet and gave his absolution and forgiveness from God so I think that helped him mentally deal with the event."
Plauché passed away in 2014 from a stroke. Jody has since written a book, titled Why Gary Why, about his experience and hopes it will help other victims of abuse.
He said: "The most important thing is to seek out the proper support. With the proper support you can work through it.
"Unfortunately, most people's support systems are friends and family... and most of them are terrible at providing the emotional support a sexual abuse victim faces."
Man jailed on child sex charges gets 10 years in botched
‘murder-for-hire’
By Matthew Segura
Published: Feb. 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM PST|
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Ouachita Parish man accused of molesting children has been sentenced in federal court for another crime committed while behind bars.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Steven Marcus Kelley, 48, of West Monroe, was sentenced on Feb. 9, 2022, to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of trying to have his ex-wife killed.
The crime took place while Kelley was in the Ouachita Correctional Center after his 2019 indictment on charges related to the molestation of two children. The abuse spanned years and one of the victims told officers that Kelley forced her to engage in sexual activity “at least two hundred times.”
Kelley got the maximum sentence for the crime of using a facility of interstate commerce in the commission of murder-for-hire. Kelley was charged after he got the address of a supposed hitman from another inmate and facilitated the mailing of a letter to that address. In the letter, officials say Kelley offered $10,000 for the murder of his ex-wife and gave detailed instructions on where and how it should be done.
Fortunately for the target, the address Kelley was given was not that of someone who would carry out the crime. Instead, it was that of someone who would soon turn over the murder request to the sheriff’s office.
Meanwhile, Kelley still awaits his trial for the rape and molestation charges. According to documents filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Kelley’s trial on the sex abuse charges was scheduled to begin in 2020. Records indicate COVID concerns caused the trial to be moved back.
A hearing to determine the trial’s status is set for April 11, 2022.
Former assistant basketball coach at Colby-Sawyer College faces sexual assault, child sexual abuse images charges
Joshua Pincoske faces more than 50 criminal charges
WMURUpdated: 6:50 PM EST Feb 9, 2022
Tim Callery
CONCORD, N.H. —
A former volunteer assistant basketball coach at Colby-Sawyer College faces more than 50 criminal charges including sexual abuse and manufacturing and possession of child sexual abuse images.
Joshua Pincoske, 47, appeared via video Wednesday for an arraignment on four counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, 50 counts of manufacturing child sexual abuse images and one count of possession of child sexual abuse images, which are all Class A felonies. He is also charged with sexual assault, a Class A misdemeanor.
Pincoske entered pleas of not guilty for all charges.
Investigators said Pincoske sexually assaulted teenage girls over a span of several years. Court documents said Pincoske had conversations with the alleged victims through social media.
"Right now we're looking at in the last 5 to 6 years," Deputy Chief John Thomas, of the Concord Police Department, said.
According to an affidavit, the case began in December 2020, when two 17-year-old Farmington girls reported inappropriate sexual contact with Joshua Pincoske.
Police searched Pincoske's home a week ago and confiscated smartphones and a laptop. Concord police said that they recovered both still photos and videos of child sexual abuse, some dating back to 2017 and involving a girl who was 14 at the time and a member of a youth basketball group.
"Again, this defendant, the state believes is a serial predator. He's dangerous and should be held on preventative detention," prosecutor George Waldron said.
"I don't think it's necessary to keep in preventative detention. He's got no criminal record at all," defense attorney Peter McGrath said.
The judge sided with the prosecution and ordered Pincoske to be held.
Concord police say they believe there are more victims out there.
“I will tell you we have received phone calls as early as this morning of other potential victims and in a case like this, it is not surprising. We'll be receiving calls like that where other victims may be identified in a situation like this,” Thomas said.
Concord police are encouraging anyone who had contact with Pincoske and has concerns about that contact to call the police department at 603-225-8600. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 603-226-3100 or at www.concordregionalcrimeline.com.
Colby-Sawyer College released a statement on Tuesday afternoon to announce the school has rescinded Pincoske's status as a volunteer assistant coach.
"Colby-Sawyer College is aware of the arrest of Mr. Pincoske. Due to the serious nature of the charges filed against him, Mr. Pincoske’s status as a volunteer assistant coach for the men’s basketball program has been rescinded effective immediately. During his time as a volunteer and employee at the college, no complaints involving Mr. Pincoske were filed, nor did he exhibit signs that would suggest involvement in the type of behavior that led to his arrest. Colby-Sawyer extends its deepest condolences to the victims of the crimes Mr. Pincoske is accused of committing. The college will provide no further comment on this matter."
Kearney residents facing multiple child sexual assault charges
by NTV News
Wednesday, February 9th 2022
KEARNEY, Neb. — Two Kearney residents face multiple counts of sexually assaulting a child.
Anthony Searle, 45, and Mandy Searle, 42, both of Kearney, are charged in Buffalo County Court with three counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child.
An affidavit detailing the case is sealed, but a complaint outlining the charges says the incidents occurred between June 1, 2021, and Jan. 12, 2022, and involved a victim aged 16 or 17.
Court records are not clear on what the relationship of the Searles is, but they indicate they have the same address.
Court records do not list the next court dates for the pair.
Both are currently lodged in the Buffalo County Jail.
Anderson Co. man sentenced for having over 23K files
of child sexual abuse material
by: Bethany Fowler
Posted: Feb 9, 2022 / 04:08 PM EST
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Anderson County man will spend nine years in prison for having more than 23,000 files of child sexual abuse material on his computer.
According to the South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Robert Earl Turner pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of second degree sexual exploitation of minors and four counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
On April 5th, 2018, deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a report that a user had uploaded four files of child sexual abuse material using an internet program.
The account was traced back to Turner’s residence in Anderson County.
Turner admitted to deputies they would find illegal files on his devices. Turner was already a registered sex offender following a 1999 conviction for lewd act involving a child under the age of 14.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, a forensic examination of seized devices revealed over 3,500 files of child sexual abuse material.
While Turner was out on bond, on April 23, 2020, Special Investigator Lucinda McKellar with the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit began investigating another report that a user had uploaded child sexual abuse material to a social media site.
The investigation revealed the phone number associated with the user belonged to an account holder who lived in Anderson County. Turner was found living in a camper behind the home. A forensic examination of additional seized devices found over 19,600 files of child sexual abuse material.
Turner was sentenced to nine years in prison, with credit for 707 days he has served. Turner also forfeited his devices.
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