Rape statute of limitations? Harassment by perp

[Just Blue]

Definitely. Thank you

OH! Something to keep in mind...He very likely has other victims out there. Pedophiles rarely, if ever, have just one victim. If he is charged perhaps other victims will come forward.


Please keep us updated if possible.

 

[Just Blue]

I will see if she will. She isbreluctant to discuss it even with me, so I do not know.

Please try to help her realize that SHE DID NOTHING WRONG! The shame and embarrassment belong to the pig that hurt her.

 

[quincy]

Texas Governor Abbott signed into law in June the "Lavinia Masters Act" which removes the statute of limitations in some sexual assault cases (e.g., where evidence like rape kits have not been tested). And, as said earlier, in cases of sexual assault of minors, there is no statute of limitations.

There are also more resources available to victims of sexual assault.

Here is a link to the new law:
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00008F.pdf#navpanes=0
I agree with Just Blue that a police report should be made - but I recommend that she speak with an attorney first. What she says to the attorney will be confidential.

 

[Just Blue]

Texas Governor Abbott signed into law in June the "Lavinia Masters Act" which removes the statute of limitations in some sexual assault cases (e.g., where evidence like rape kits have not been tested). And, as said earlier, in cases of sexual assault of minors, there is no statute of limitations.

There are also more resources available to victims of sexual assault.

Here is a link to the new law:
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00008F.pdf#navpanes=0
I agree with Just Blue that a police report should be made - but I recommend that she speak with an attorney first.

The rape didn't occur in Texas. it happened in MO.

 

[CdwJava]

FYI, the OP clarified that the perp. lives in Missouri and that was where the abuse took place. If so, it appears that the SoL may continue until 10 years beyond the 18th birthday, or 3 years after the discovery of the physical or psychological injury caused by the abuse. She might consider speaking to law enforcement where this occurred.

Now, if she is in Texas and being harassed by her abuser, that might be a crime in TX, but I suspect it will be a misdemeanor and that seeking extradition from Mo. even if they do act on it would be unlikely. But, if she wants to try and scare him off or discourage him, maybe speaking to local law enforcement in TX would help. Who knows, maybe the Texas agency can ask for a Missouri counterpart to respond to rattle the creep's cage even if she does not want to report the crimes from her youth.

No matter her call on reporting it, I hope she is utilizing counseling resources to help her cope - especially in light of the contacts by the perpetrator.

 

[quincy]

In Missouri, there is no statute of limitations for "forcible" rape or rape of a minor of the ages reported here (age 9-10).

A link to Missouri rape laws:
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=566
The advice I gave earlier is the advice I give now. Your friend should seek out advice and direction from an attorney in her area. I recommend she do this before speaking to the police in either or both Missouri and Texas.

 

[Just Blue]

FYI, the OP clarified that the perp. lives in Missouri and that was where the abuse took place. If so, it appears that the SoL may continue until 10 years beyond the 18th birthday, or 3 years after the discovery of the physical or psychological injury caused by the abuse. She might consider speaking to law enforcement where this occurred.

Now, if she is in Texas and being harassed by her abuser, that might be a crime in TX, but I suspect it will be a misdemeanor and that seeking extradition from Mo. even if they do act on it would be unlikely. But, if she wants to try and scare him off or discourage him, maybe speaking to local law enforcement in TX would help. Who knows, maybe the Texas agency can ask for a Missouri counterpart to respond to rattle the creep's cage even if she does not want to report the crimes from her youth.

No matter her call on reporting it, I hope she is utilizing counseling resources to help her cope - especially in light of the contacts by the perpetrator.

I do hope she reports the crime. He needs to be punished for what he did to her and very likely to other little girls.

 

[quincy]

I do hope she reports the crime. He needs to be punished for what he did to her and very likely to other little girls.

She might also need to report her father.

Any police report that is made needs to be carefully thought out in advance so she is properly prepared and protected from all that will follow. She will need a good support system.