Pedifile lives next door what can I do?

United States
October 19, 2006 3:52pm CST
I have a pedifile that lives next door is there anything I can do? My grandkids live with me and my daughter...any suggestions?
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• United States
26 Oct 06
I would look at him eveytime he goes outside of his house to let him know i'm watching him.
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thank you for the reply.
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@katiem (221)
• United States
26 Oct 06
As far as I know there isn't really anything you can do except watch your grandkids closely when they are playing outside and don't ever let them go over to his house. i'm sure you already know all of this though. I would also say maybe move but I know its hard to sell your house with a registered pedifile living next door. Good luck with this situation.
• United States
26 Oct 06
I agree with you you make a great point here.
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• United States
26 Oct 06
Thank you giftsandbags what you have said here is very helpful.Thank you for this great advice!
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@nora05 (379)
• United States
26 Oct 06
That is a bad guy that lives next door to you. I would be very careful and watch him when the kids are outside. I agree with what the last person said in their response.
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thank you for the reply.
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@Cortney (3980)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Never leave the kids outside with out supervison. We have a petifile that lives 2 street over and he drives down our street for no reason. I always make sure that I am outside with my daughter or one of the other parents are outside. A few of us take turns being outside watching the kids. It is really scary.. I think they should take them all and put them on an island somewhere.
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• United States
26 Oct 06
That must be scary for you i know its scary for me. thanks for the helpful tips.
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@Cortney (3980)
• United States
27 Oct 06
your welcome.. it is scary these day... because the ones that are posted on FDLE are only the ones who have been caught.. there are many more than that.. and it is very sad
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@Jellen (1852)
• United States
26 Oct 06
This is serious. I moved myself and family quickly to get away from a pusher, felon, gang member after my teen daughter, and put out a no contact order on him. You do what you have to do to protect your family. If you have reason to believe he is approaching any of your family, file anti-harrassment fast so he is quickly served. Then really consider making a more permanent living choice farther from this pedifile.
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thank you, if he ever does anything i will take your advice and do that.thanks so much!
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• United States
26 Oct 06
realistically there is not much that you can do. however I am certain that the police in your area are aware of this person. I would just keep a close eye on your grandkids when outside and make sure that curtains are closed if they face that side of the building. If the house is just being rented to that person you might try speaking with the owner (or the rental agency) about the situation. You might also look into any legal aspects as well.
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• United States
26 Oct 06
Thanks so much for this great information i appreciate it!
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@kerryq2705 (8672)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I agree with what everyone else here has been saying. Definetly keep a very close eye on him but i would be very nervous with someone like that living that close to me. I don't think there is really much else you can do.
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thanks for this great response!
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@pontgtp (967)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Do the words, smith & western mean anything to you? Or should I say .357, if you dont have one get one! Or borrow one, if he so much as looks at your grandkids........well I think you get the picture
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• United States
27 Oct 06
Have you thought of moving? I know you shouldn't have to but if it was me I would move or make it so uncomfortable for the pedifile to live there that he moves. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing someone like that was a neighbor.
• United States
27 Oct 06
I would walk my kids to and from the bus, and NEVER let them be alone outside. Thats really creepy. How many kids have gotten taken just because they walked by someone's house? Anyway, good luck to you and your family. Is there maybe some kind of a restraining order you could get or something?
@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
27 Oct 06
call the cops
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@sabrinam (1203)
• United States
27 Oct 06
You can educate them on how to be aware of their surroundings at all times, inform the police, or is he already registered? The best defense is knowledge of your opponent, so tell them everything they need to know, make sure you make the impression that he's a VERY bad man. Children will understand if you tell them they will be hurt. You cannot take for granted their innocence. Educate them now about the dangers, it's never too soon.