child writes letter to santa, asks for molestation to end

[Amby 490]

PHARR, Texas — A 9-year-old girl's letter to Santa Claus asking that a relative stop touching her and her sister has led to the arrest of a 55-year-old Pharr man on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, according to a newspaper report.

Andres Enrique Cantu, 55, of Pharr, remained in the Hidalgo County Jail Monday night after his arrest Friday. His bond was set at $100,000. It wasn't immediately clear if Cantu had an attorney.

The girl wrote the letter Thursday and turned it in at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, The (McAllen) Monitor reported. It wasn't clear whether the letter was for a school assignment.

A probable cause complaint said a counselor at the school reported that the student turned in a wish list to Santa asking that the relative stop touching her and her sister. A day later she was interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center in Edinburg, which works with abused children, and told authorities about the alleged molestation. Police investigators believe the molestation occurred over a four-year period, according to the complaint.

The newspaper did not identify the relationship of the man to the girl to protect her identity.

The charge against Cantu is a new one, created by the Texas Legislature last year. It is part of a series of changes to the penal code called Jessica's Law, designed to heighten punishments of sexual predators.

If convicted, Cantu could face 25 to 99 years in prison.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,467444,00.html

[Niels Bohr 72]

Sick guy.

I remember this 50 year old guy who wants to marry a 20 year old female in Cambodia. Well, eventhough she's legal. I think it's still molestation because she is poor and he is rich.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

mothafa...

[mox 298]

Sick guy.

I remember this 50 year old guy who wants to marry a 20 year old female in Cambodia. Well, eventhough she's legal. I think it's still molestation because she is poor and he is rich.

Nonsense. Both are consenting adults, and a 20 year-old is certainly capable of making this decision, even if her decision is because she sees him as a way out of poverty.

[bhajishah 4]

i did a little rotation through child psych, was amazed how the children wouldnt want or know how to talk to someone/us or trusted adult.. Thye would draw pictures or demonstrate with the dolls etc through play. SAD

[HAL 9000 96]

[panamania79 2]

PHARR, Texas — A 9-year-old girl's letter to Santa Claus asking that a relative stop touching her and her sister has led to the arrest of a 55-year-old Pharr man on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, according to a newspaper report.

Andres Enrique Cantu, 55, of Pharr, remained in the Hidalgo County Jail Monday night after his arrest Friday. His bond was set at $100,000. It wasn't immediately clear if Cantu had an attorney.

The girl wrote the letter Thursday and turned it in at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, The (McAllen) Monitor reported. It wasn't clear whether the letter was for a school assignment.

A probable cause complaint said a counselor at the school reported that the student turned in a wish list to Santa asking that the relative stop touching her and her sister. A day later she was interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center in Edinburg, which works with abused children, and told authorities about the alleged molestation. Police investigators believe the molestation occurred over a four-year period, according to the complaint.

The newspaper did not identify the relationship of the man to the girl to protect her identity.

The charge against Cantu is a new one, created by the Texas Legislature last year. It is part of a series of changes to the penal code called Jessica's Law, designed to heighten punishments of sexual predators.

If convicted, Cantu could face 25 to 99 years in prison.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,467444,00.html

I am so glad that ####### got caught !

[star_dragon 0]

OMFG!

[rclouse 0]

Too bad for her there's no Santa Claus.

/where am I going?

//why's it so hot?

///and why am I in this handbasket?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Glad they caught, but I hope the family will be supportive of the 2 girls. I've seen families get upset when the molester revealed is someone well revered in the family - especially in patriarchal centered families.

[Amby 490]

I will try to made the mood less sad...I got a text earlier that says "Christmas is cancelled! Apparently you told Santa you were good in bed and he died laughing! Thanks a lot azzhole!"

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Saludos,

Caro

[jundp 191]

That's really sad, but I'm glad the guy was caught.

[MariaBonita 11]

Poor little ones.

I am glad the a-hole won't be able to hurt them any more.

[faryan 4]

Very sad.. 2 more young lives lost their innocence. cant even imagine how the past 4 years been for them, and how its going to be to move forward..

what do u guys think? can these type of sexual offenders be rehabilitated? i somehow feel that they should be castrated, or at least sit in the jail away from kids for the rest of their lives...