Many Sex Offenders Missing Since Katrina

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf States, setting in motion horrific tragedies, many of which are still unresolved nearly two years later, including the unleashing of (formerly) registered sex offenders. My Yello Dyno Monthly Memo of September 2005, titled "Hurricane Katrina is sending Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide to a street near you...", alerted readers to this issue. As described in a recent article on WDSU.com, almost two-thirds are still unaccounted for. All the more reason to teach our children how to recognize deceptive and dangerous behavior. This article is a must-read, particularly for Texas, since so many predators came with the refugees. According to WDSU.com:

Hundreds of registered sex offenders -- including rapists and child molesters -- are still missing after they were displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Although the New Orleans Police Department and other agencies have launched an agressive search, law enforcement faces an uphill battle. (Complete online article or Yello Dyno PDF of online article)