Child Protection

‘I can’t wait:’ Raping infant was part of Mississippi man’s birthday trip to Tennessee, police report says | WJAR

Reading the news article titled “‘I can’t wait:’ Raping infant was part of Mississippi man’s birthday trip to Tennessee, police report says” was an incredibly disturbing and sobering experience. It is hard to comprehend the depths of depravity that some individuals are capable of sinking to. The story leaves an indelible mark on one’s psyche, a reminder of the evil that exists in the world and the importance of vigilance in protecting the innocent.

The fact that this man, William Gaal, had previously been convicted of molesting a child in 2000 makes me question the effectiveness of our justice system. How could someone with such a horrific past be released back into society?… Continue reading