What happens when someone's violent past becomes public knowledge?
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- Suspicion at the Dog Park
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- Neille Ilel
Recently, I learned something disturbing about a regular at the dog park near me: he was on the state sex offender registry. Word had spread through the regulars at the park like wildfire: "Did you hear?" "Did you know?" " Can you believe it?"
This is what happens a person's past collides with a community's worst fears.
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Recently, I learned something disturbing about a regular at the dog park near me: he was on the state sex offender registry. Word had spread through the regulars at the park like wildfire: "Did you hear?" "Did you know?" " Can you believe it?" This is what happens a person's past collides with a community's worst fears.
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Weekend America, May 19, 2007
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Traci Tong
Posted on June 19, 2007 at 10:40 AM | Permalink
Review of Suspicion at the Dog Park
I came in with mixed feelings.
It was a subject that I hadn't really wanted to hear but it was so engaging and honest that I was drawn to this man Frank and his ordeal.
I applaud Neille Ilel for presenting this story without pontificating or trying to create drama.
This deserves considerable set up. And while it doesn't feel right for drive-time slots, it would be a good spring board piece into a larger discussion, say on a talk show on Meagan's Law or reform, etc.