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Syracuse woman is accused of having sex with 3 teen boys
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Don | 12:31 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
This is disgusting! What do people think about Mom's texting their teenage
daughter's friends or boyfriends? Do you think maybe it starts out
innocent like "oh im just seeing if this boy is a good kid and if he likes
my daughter"... and then turns out to be almost an obsession with the
attention they are getting??
Dan | 1:13 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
I doubt it starts out innocent. When this woman initially contacted these boys,
she must have had something nefarious going on somewhere in her mind. The fact
that it happened multiple times with multiple boys supports that theory.
It's always strange when a female sexual predator is found, but rare or not, they are out there.
It's always strange when a female sexual predator is found, but rare or not, they are out there.
So. California | 3:09 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
This same thing happened here where I live. The woman was doing this to
"get back" at her husband who had been frequenting prostitutes. It
ended up destroying the entire family -- not to mention the boys' families.
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Anonymous | 3:12 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
If this had been a male sending to female teenages, he would get years in
prison. Hope it happens in this case also.
warren | 3:13 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
She will plea bargain and won't do any jail time! Just the way the system
works. Had this been a male predator, he would still be in jail or under a high
bail. This woman has serious issues and I'm glad i'm not her husband,
how humiliating!!
Instereo | 4:36 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
To say that "that's puts an interesting twist on it" because
it's a female instead of a male just shows how hypocritical and blind our
society is. We can acknowledge a man's desire but women don't have
them, get real. The same desires, good or bad, are there with men and women.
They have the same motivations. About the only differences I see are their
methods and the consequences. I hope the law doesn't see any difference.
Steve - Re: Don, Dan, & Instereo | 5:46 p.m. Nov. 25, 2008
Don:
What's disgusting? The fact she pursued a sexual relationship with the boys or the text messaging? There's nothing sick about any text messages that weren't sexually related. Any that were platonic/just friends messages shouldn't be a big deal... even if there was a difference in the ages of those involved. An adult can be friends with a teen or child, that's perfectly healthy.
Dan:
How do you know it didn't start out "innocent" with her (or that it doesn't with others)? You're just assuming that some dirty alterior reason "had" to have been involved (or does in any similar situation).
And then there's that word "predator" that everyone loves to throw around. There's alot of assuming going on whenever people use this word.
Instereo:
You're right that it isn't just men guilty of abusing kids or raping other adults... women do it too. But about your comment "I hope the law doesn't see any difference"... they will. They almost always do when it comes to female offenders, these girls and women usually walk away with a slap on the wrist when for the same crime they'd get stiff/strong punishment if they were male.
What's disgusting? The fact she pursued a sexual relationship with the boys or the text messaging? There's nothing sick about any text messages that weren't sexually related. Any that were platonic/just friends messages shouldn't be a big deal... even if there was a difference in the ages of those involved. An adult can be friends with a teen or child, that's perfectly healthy.
Dan:
How do you know it didn't start out "innocent" with her (or that it doesn't with others)? You're just assuming that some dirty alterior reason "had" to have been involved (or does in any similar situation).
And then there's that word "predator" that everyone loves to throw around. There's alot of assuming going on whenever people use this word.
Instereo:
You're right that it isn't just men guilty of abusing kids or raping other adults... women do it too. But about your comment "I hope the law doesn't see any difference"... they will. They almost always do when it comes to female offenders, these girls and women usually walk away with a slap on the wrist when for the same crime they'd get stiff/strong punishment if they were male.
I don't get it... | 12:00 a.m. Nov. 26, 2008
Every week it seems we read about something like this. I always want to ask,
"Doesn't anyone EVER learn from the mistakes of others?"
Apparently not, because the same dumb things keep happening over and over. Lots
of sorrow all around in this situation. The kids, their families, her family,
and ultimately her as well. I believe she definitely needs some intense
psychosexual counseling, and some jail time, and certainly probation with all
the appertaining restrictions, for her protection as well as the protection of
possible future victims. With appropriate counseling and monitoring, she can
improve her life and identify why she did these things, and learn more
appropriate ways of behaving. And I hope the boys will also receive the
appropriate counseling, as this can adversely affect the rest of their lives,
especially when it comes to future sexual relationships. Best of luck to all,
and for heaven's sake, SOMEONE learn something from all of this!
Common | 7:33 a.m. Nov. 26, 2008
Female sex predators are not rare. They are actually more common than male sex
predators, but most male victims don't report the crime.
Big deal | 8:48 a.m. Nov. 26, 2008
I'll bet she had to hold a knife to these boys' throats to force them
to please her, huh? Come on, who was harmed here? I agree she should have used
better judgment, but this is a crime only because of the "victims"
ages. If they were over 18, no harm, no foul.
RE: Big deal | 2:51 p.m. Nov. 26, 2008
The facts are they were not 18, they were 14 or 15.
It IS statutory rape and she should go to prison.
So go huff and puff your perverted views somewhere else.
It IS statutory rape and she should go to prison.
So go huff and puff your perverted views somewhere else.
Ceryn | 6:21 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
I really don't care either way but... does anyone else find it funny that
the police still went to the trouble of questioning her after they had already
found out that the boy she sent the pictures to was 18... Im pretty sure that
statutory stops at 18. Granted she volunteered the info on the younger ones
(stupid) did the police really have grounds to continue questioning her?
Sean | 8:06 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Sure, nobody gets hurt, it's a victimless crime. Tell that to the boy that
gets her pregnant and is stuck with 20 years of child support payments because
she decided she wants to keep the baby. These laws are in place to keep adults
like her from sexually preying on children. These boys may know how to use that
part of their anatomy, but they don't fully appreciate the consequences.
Ed Clinch | 8:17 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Prophets and sages of all faiths, not to mention modern secular sociologists,
decry illicit sex and sex acts of all varities.
Legal marriage is where it is at, and mother/father procreative relationships in responsible and moral environments are invaluable to the family unit, society and the world.
I pray that god may bless and heal all the victims in this case, including the predator who seems to be a victim of her own misguided notions or behaviors.
Nobody is perfect, but we all have to try to police each other to avoid the more dastardly grievances in life.
I am glad that these people are on the road to recovery, hopefully.
PS: Happy Thanksgiving.
Legal marriage is where it is at, and mother/father procreative relationships in responsible and moral environments are invaluable to the family unit, society and the world.
I pray that god may bless and heal all the victims in this case, including the predator who seems to be a victim of her own misguided notions or behaviors.
Nobody is perfect, but we all have to try to police each other to avoid the more dastardly grievances in life.
I am glad that these people are on the road to recovery, hopefully.
PS: Happy Thanksgiving.
ollie | 8:19 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
i agree with 'Bigdeal'.
Anonymous | 8:25 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Please, Syracuse High School. 16, 17, 18 yearolds - not 13-14
(another) Steve | 8:26 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
If her attorney has a lick of brains he will ask the prosecutor to clearly
demonstrate the "harm" done. If you charge somebody with harming a
minor you should be able to prove that there was some damage.
And what damage was done here? Anybody? Anybody?
And what damage was done here? Anybody? Anybody?
Anonymous | 8:51 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Not only would bail have been higher or denied had this been a male that did
this , but there would have been a name and a mugshot accompanying the story .
DennyG | 9:37 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
We live in a very interesting society. From both ends of the scale there is way
too much preocupation with sex in general.
From abstinance to promiscuity how could a forum like this address this subject.
It was WAY wrong for this woman to engage in this activity. Period.
To most of the world, it's wasn't all that off the chart for teenage boys to be "experimenting" with sex. In a Mormon community, not at all, the rest of the country, very normal.
Just some thoughts.
From abstinance to promiscuity how could a forum like this address this subject.
It was WAY wrong for this woman to engage in this activity. Period.
To most of the world, it's wasn't all that off the chart for teenage boys to be "experimenting" with sex. In a Mormon community, not at all, the rest of the country, very normal.
Just some thoughts.
Wha? | 9:51 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Why isn't the woman's name being reported? If the police are
withholding it because of the investigation, tell us so. Or did you just fail to
ask?
Anonymous | 10:18 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
I am a mother of two teenagers, male and female, and I have no reason AT ALL to
send text messages to their friends. If I want to have a conversation with them,
I do it face to face. I text my friends who are adults, grown-ups, not kiddos.
What she did was wrong right start from the beginning. If the police wants to
know if there are more "friends" around, they should publish her name.
I feel so bad for her family especially her daughter who is paying the
consequences of such inmature grown up woman who couldn't deal with a
midlife crisis.
McFernis | 11:04 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Sean - is anyone pregnant? Did one of the teens impregnate her? No, they
didn't. So, with that aside, where these teenagers harmed? You can't
run the law based on "what-ifs?" If you did, you wouldn't be
allowed to drive, because you might get in an accident. You couldn't own a
firearm because it might kill someone.
Ed - Not everyone is a member of a religion where the human body, in all its splendor, is considered an evil temptation, lest it be had in marriage. This prophets and sages of these faiths you mention, they seem to be against the flesh - but are all for "killing" in the name of their faith, or "killing" to reclaim holy land, or to defend a slight against their religion. Odd, killing is more acceptable?
Everyone else - 70 years ago the children of this country (15-17 year olds) were treated as adults, married, had children, got jobs, were responsible members of society. Now, they are hidden from the world until they are 23. What she did is "illegal" - so let her go through the legal system, that is the purpose of the jury. Oh, look up Jury Nullification.
Ed - Not everyone is a member of a religion where the human body, in all its splendor, is considered an evil temptation, lest it be had in marriage. This prophets and sages of these faiths you mention, they seem to be against the flesh - but are all for "killing" in the name of their faith, or "killing" to reclaim holy land, or to defend a slight against their religion. Odd, killing is more acceptable?
Everyone else - 70 years ago the children of this country (15-17 year olds) were treated as adults, married, had children, got jobs, were responsible members of society. Now, they are hidden from the world until they are 23. What she did is "illegal" - so let her go through the legal system, that is the purpose of the jury. Oh, look up Jury Nullification.
Faraz | 11:19 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Free world,liberty,freedom of expressions what else can i say .......
today humans have become worst then Animals just because they left morality aside and religion have nothing to do with there way of life.....
I have recently come accross a story about a british father who was raping his own daughter from 27 years and he is having 9 kids from them with genetic deffects,can we imagine whats going on ......?
today humans have become worst then Animals just because they left morality aside and religion have nothing to do with there way of life.....
I have recently come accross a story about a british father who was raping his own daughter from 27 years and he is having 9 kids from them with genetic deffects,can we imagine whats going on ......?
Go McFernis | 11:27 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Just the type of entry I wanted to add. This could be an example of our making
laws that do not fit the reality of our physical or mental makeup. We want to
think that we are far removed from the animal kingdom but does the evidence
support that notion?
wow | 11:31 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
I'll have to agree with McFernis. Most of you are reacting with bind
emotion, the result of your indoctrination.
Anonymous | 11:47 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
maybe the police should FIGHT CRIME
SocietyFails | 11:50 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
What she did was wrong, had it only been the 18 year old then perhaps not, but
anyone younger than that, yes it's wrong.
As another poster stated, just because the "boys" knew how to use their tools doesn't mean they can fathom the consequences of them. They're lucky that nobody got pregnant this time, doesn't mean things like this are still not wrong.
As humans we have strong sexual urges, it's our nature and sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. In order to try and rectify the "bad" side of this nature we impose laws, and sometimes religion to restrict member of our society from straying into our sexualities negative aspects.
As for the gender issues, I concur that it should be 100% equal punishment, regardless if the offender is female or male.
Consenting adults (I stress adults because children below the age of 18 do NOT have the emotional nor rational capabilities of an adult, no matter how much they protest this) should have the right to express their sexuality any way they choose, provided it does not harm themselves, each other, or anyone else.
Anyone here saying "nothing happened here, what's the big deal?" is delusional, period.
As another poster stated, just because the "boys" knew how to use their tools doesn't mean they can fathom the consequences of them. They're lucky that nobody got pregnant this time, doesn't mean things like this are still not wrong.
As humans we have strong sexual urges, it's our nature and sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. In order to try and rectify the "bad" side of this nature we impose laws, and sometimes religion to restrict member of our society from straying into our sexualities negative aspects.
As for the gender issues, I concur that it should be 100% equal punishment, regardless if the offender is female or male.
Consenting adults (I stress adults because children below the age of 18 do NOT have the emotional nor rational capabilities of an adult, no matter how much they protest this) should have the right to express their sexuality any way they choose, provided it does not harm themselves, each other, or anyone else.
Anyone here saying "nothing happened here, what's the big deal?" is delusional, period.
Dean.W | 11:52 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Can a minor consent to those thing I mean ?
Ok this lady ill probably go to jail for a few years but if all of them get over 21 year old and say that they consented to these acts ?
Will she get out of jail ?
Ok this lady ill probably go to jail for a few years but if all of them get over 21 year old and say that they consented to these acts ?
Will she get out of jail ?
Society Fails | 11:57 a.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Also, I don't believe it's wrong to have a strong relationship and
mutual respect for the parents of one's partner. I would treat them as I
treat all my friends, with dignity and respect.
Calling or texting is not wrong if the nature of it is not inappropriate. I often have to get in contact with my partner's parents for advice for gifts or organizing family events or any number of other reasons.
Also, by no means do I support oppression or misleading children into believing the world is a perfect and wonderful place. However, the time and means with which a child is exposed to certain things should be determined by that child's guardian or parents, not by another adult seeking illicit self gratification.
I've known plenty of people who were sexually abused as children and while some of them have grown up to be successful and well adjusted people, none of them are "happy" that it happened. There is always a better alternative to exposing children to the realities of the world than putting them in that kind of situation.
All, religious, oppressive pretext aside, nobody in their right mind can say it's good for this to happen.
Calling or texting is not wrong if the nature of it is not inappropriate. I often have to get in contact with my partner's parents for advice for gifts or organizing family events or any number of other reasons.
Also, by no means do I support oppression or misleading children into believing the world is a perfect and wonderful place. However, the time and means with which a child is exposed to certain things should be determined by that child's guardian or parents, not by another adult seeking illicit self gratification.
I've known plenty of people who were sexually abused as children and while some of them have grown up to be successful and well adjusted people, none of them are "happy" that it happened. There is always a better alternative to exposing children to the realities of the world than putting them in that kind of situation.
All, religious, oppressive pretext aside, nobody in their right mind can say it's good for this to happen.
RYan | 12:27 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
@(another Stever)
What damage is there when a man sleeps with an underage girl? What damage happens when a 20 year old drinks alcohol. What damage happens when an adult smokes weed in the safety of his house? These are laws and they should be carried out to the letter whether you agree or not. If you dont like it run for office and change it.
What damage is there when a man sleeps with an underage girl? What damage happens when a 20 year old drinks alcohol. What damage happens when an adult smokes weed in the safety of his house? These are laws and they should be carried out to the letter whether you agree or not. If you dont like it run for office and change it.
Who says the body is evil? | 12:36 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Certainly not the LDS Church. It isn't evil, it's sacred. There are
some denominations that preach that idea, but not mine. When something is
sacred, it is to be used is certain circumstances, not brazenly or without due
care. Marriage is that circumstance.
Whats wrong? | 12:55 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Read up on Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau. Mary Kate 1st had him as a
second grader, then again when he was in 6th grade. She decided that at 13 he
was old enough for a sexual relationship. She got pregnant, went to jail, was
released & was not to be around him.
Guess what, they were found together again & she went back to jail. Oh yeah, she was also pregnant with his 2nd child. She spent the rest of her 7 year sentance and within 2 months of being set free her and Vili were married.
Vili is only one year older than her youngest of 4 she had with another man.
Vili has been in trouble different times.
Talk about what's wrong.
Plenty
Guess what, they were found together again & she went back to jail. Oh yeah, she was also pregnant with his 2nd child. She spent the rest of her 7 year sentance and within 2 months of being set free her and Vili were married.
Vili is only one year older than her youngest of 4 she had with another man.
Vili has been in trouble different times.
Talk about what's wrong.
Plenty
kenny | 12:57 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Text message has become a vital tool in communication for me.My bank allows me
to check my account balances with text messages.I text people knowing that may
be the only way I can get a message to them.
Dingo | 3:54 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Now, does she go to prison like adult/middle-aged males who have sex with
minors? That is the question in this case because typically, women who molest
minors end up doing community service. Hopefully they will let the public know
that she got equally punished like males do, just to be fair.
please... | 4:13 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
..could we see a picture of the lady?
We need more information.
We need more information.
Justice for all | 5:05 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Stop the double standard.
why no photo and name of the | 5:40 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
alleged ? Because SHE is female ?
Ryan | 6:26 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
I find it very interesting that that when there is a story about sex, rape,
adultery or homosexual activity it is always the #1 most viewed story on this
site.
We have a newly elected president, there are terrorist attacks happening in India, the Iraqi War rages on killing our troops, we are in the beginning stages of the worst financial crisis in a century, and yet what are the # 1 stories? What grabs our attention? Sex stories.
It makes me sick to see this trend even in our Utah.
We have a newly elected president, there are terrorist attacks happening in India, the Iraqi War rages on killing our troops, we are in the beginning stages of the worst financial crisis in a century, and yet what are the # 1 stories? What grabs our attention? Sex stories.
It makes me sick to see this trend even in our Utah.
Jess | 6:40 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
As promiscuous as this woman is, there certainly could have been harm to her
underage "victims." Sexually transmitted diseases are all over the
place and given her behavior, she has a good chance of being a carrier. She put
each of these boys at risk. Lock her up and throw away the key. She's a
danger to society.
She Won't Go To Prison | 7:18 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Wow--a precocious young lade gets involved with a West High teacher and a West
counselor and one man is in prison and the other may end up there. Both mdn had
extremely high bail set.
This older woman gets involved with 3 or more teenage boys and you can bet your last dollar she will get some kind of probation or a minor jail sentence.
The double-standard really is scary!
BTW -- where is the name and mug shot of this woman? Does the "News" have a double standard as well?
This older woman gets involved with 3 or more teenage boys and you can bet your last dollar she will get some kind of probation or a minor jail sentence.
The double-standard really is scary!
BTW -- where is the name and mug shot of this woman? Does the "News" have a double standard as well?
bilbo | 8:29 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
RYAN...are you OUTRAGED???
then show your outrage by STAYING AWAY!!!
then show your outrage by STAYING AWAY!!!
High and Mighty | 11:13 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Oh my heck!
re Ryan | 6:26 p.m. | 11:54 p.m. Nov. 27, 2008
Why does the fact that sex interests people make you sick?
If you would be honest with yourself, you would acknowledge that sex is very interesting to you too.
If not you are not a normal human being.
If you would be honest with yourself, you would acknowledge that sex is very interesting to you too.
If not you are not a normal human being.
vegas jeff | 6:50 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
to those who want to see a photo of the woman,in america we are innocent until
proved guilty by a jury of peers.putting a mug shot before trial is wrong.if
proven guilty in court then post pic everywhere not before.
cameron | 6:52 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Ummm i thought after a certain age sex is legal. Like who cares how old the
other person is as long as the person is okay with the sex...
i dunno
i dunno
play fair | 7:48 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I remember the article about the West High teacher, the paper had his picture,
his name, and his job title. Also how long he had been at West High. It stated
how long the acts had been taking place. WHY does this person have to go
through the paper mug shot and a FEMALE does not. The news on television and
the newspapers have double standards, isn't it great we live in a free
press nation, where they can determine who's lives are RUINED TOTALLY and
those who's lives are just placed on hold for a few short months.
What happened to all MEN (women) are created equally? If you name some, then show some grit and name all.
What happened to all MEN (women) are created equally? If you name some, then show some grit and name all.
SAM | 9:29 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
WOW! is she related to Warren Jeffs? How could two people be so very much
alike??? These women and men who do these things to kids for their own sexual
satisfaction make me SICK! I have to hand it too her though, she didn't use
"god" for her evil deeds.
Blahblah | 10:09 a.m. Nov. 28, 2008
I think the problem is numbers. And that number is 18. Not all people are
immature idiots before they hit 18 and plenty stay stupid way past 18. Was
anyone here terribly different at 17 then when they were 18? Everyone is
different and all cases are different. There are cases were a twenty something
year old is involved with a 17 year old girl, should we light our torches and go
get him? We could, its technically illegal, but its such a fine line. Why do
women get treated differently? An older woman with a teenage boy? Because it IS
different. It may still be wrong or illegal or whatever your moral compass
says, but its just not the same. Find me one teen boy who would not like to be
with an experienced woman. And the whole argument about not knowing what
problems could result is universal and not unique to this case or any age. If a
boy steps up and claims injury than by God yes, lock her up. But I doubt that
will happen. I am not saying this isn't wrong, its just blown way out of
proportion as usual with anything sex related...
to ryan | 1:22 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
if you're so upset by people reading these types of stories-WHY DID YOU
READ IT? That's like little kids pointing the finger and accusing another
child of having their eyes open during the prayer.
Del | 1:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 2008
Ho-Hum, lets go find some real news.
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