In three separate cases, men charged with having sex with young girls
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Three men have been charged with sex crimes against children in separate cases filed recently in Lyon County District Court.
Chad C. Wing, 35, was charged on Aug. 22 with eight counts of raping a girl under 14 years of age.
Osmin Antonio Escobar-Rivera, 24, was charged with raping a child under 14 and aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim on Aug. 15.
Jose Antonio Guerra, 30, was charged with aggravated indecent liberties (intercourse) with a child between 14 and 16 years of age on July 31.
Wing is accused of a series of incidents that stretched from July 19, 2007, to Aug. 2, 2008, according to court records. The girl was 12 years old when the alleged rapes began and had occurred two or three times per week since last spring, the affidavit described the girl as saying. The incidents involved vaginal penetration with fingers.
Wing’s estimate of the number of occurrences differed from the girl’s description, according to records filed with the court. Wing said the incidents occurred approximately eight to 10 times when she was 12, and the most recent time was three weeks prior to his arrest.
“Wing indicated that each time the touching occurred, he had been high on meth,” the affidavit said. “... Wing advised that all of the incidents of touching occurred at (his home).”
A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled at 9 a.m. Sept. 18 in the courtroom of Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler.
In the Escobar-Rivera case, the mother of the 13-year-old girl had been trying to sleep when she heard noises coming from the girl’s room in the basement. She walked into the girl’s room and discovered the girl and the man having sex, according to the affidavit filed in the case. The mother attempted to chase the subject when he ran from the house, but she was not able to catch him.
The mother told police that the man, whom “she knew as ‘Leonardo,’ said he wanted to plead with her to not get him in trouble with the police,” the affidavit said. “When (the mother) told the man no, he told her he was going to kidnap (the girl) and send her and the rest of her family to hell.”
Escobar-Rivera will have a hearing at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 before Judge Lee Fowler.
According to an affidavit filed with the court in the Guerra case, the mother of the 15-year-old girl involved reported to Emporia police that she suspected her daughter was having sex with a 30-year-old man. A neighbor had told the mother that the girl had been sneaking out of the house to go to Guerra’s home.
Police Detective Lisa Sage interviewed the girl, who admitted having sexual intercourse with Guerra, according to the affidavit.
“After Guerra was handcuffed, he stated that he did not force (the girl) to have sex with him,” the affidavit said. “He said she was a minor and he didn’t want to do it.”
Guerra will have a hearing at 9 a.m. on Oct. 8 before Judge Jeffry Larson.
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madpoet (anonymous) says...
Stories like this make me glad my kid is a boy! He still can be abused but less likely. I have to wonder what is wrong with the human race sometimes. Granted some 12-15 year old girls look way older but when the man apparently knows they're underage that's no excuse. Just nasty.
September 9, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
create (anonymous) says...
Amen outdoorguy and gogreen. Man, this was a difficult article to read. Three separate cases!!!
I agree, madpoet, there's no excuse for a grown man doing this. Still, how many blame the girls like this idiot did. Current penalties are not strong enough, that's for sure. I hope that Ribera gets the taste of Hell with which he threatened the girl's mother.
This article doesn't indicate whether these *&^%$#s are in jail or out on bail.
September 9, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
toninj (anonymous) says...
Is meth use suppose to excuse this behavior (the first case)?Where was the Mother in this case; was she high on meth when it was all going on? What is sad is how many children are being raised in homes like this with Meth use going on daily by the "adults of the home".
September 9, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nks (anonymous) says...
I know one of the accused and this was a complete shock to me. I guess it goes to show that "you never know". I saw this man daily and never once suspected the abuse or drug use.
I do know that the vicitm's family had no idea that such detail would be given in the paper. It basically tells everyone at least in once case, who the assaulted was. It was quite a shock when the girls's daughter opened up the gazette to see this story in such detail it basically puts a spotlight on the poor victim. So much for victim's privacy, especially involving a young girl.
September 9, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nks (anonymous) says...
toninj,
I think that is very unfair to go off the deep end and blame both sets of parents. She would be extremely hurt to read your unnvalidated post.
In one situation, the accused worked evenings, while the mother worked days and Saturdays.
September 9, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
maaoftwo (anonymous) says...
I have known the first man my entire life and what he did is inexcusable but my concern if for the two innocent children left behind who are also victims in a different way, and when they face everyone at school what is going to happen, that is so unfair to them because they are also not only coping with the things their father did but the loss of a parent and kids can be so cruel. as for this man he is still in jail and as for the mother of the victim, she was in the house and this could have been detected long ago....she knew something had to be going on even if it was the drugs...so concentrate on getting help for your child and quit encouraging your husband to fight it, what is wrong with people in our society that you could excuse what was done and blame it on drugs, that thought was obviously, already goin on in his head. BE A MOTHER!
September 9, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tubby (anonymous) says...
i am the parent to one of the victims. I was not and am not on drugs. I do have a job that I also work. Not one time would i have thought my husband would do this. Neither did a lot of people. I am a mother and try the best i can. Maybe people shouldn't worry so much about what is going on and who to blame but help be a support group. Not once did i think the drugs were an excuse and to maaoftwo i am a mother and worry about the kids left behind. this has hurt deeply and will for a long time. But i can only take it one day at time. when you walk the last 3 weeks in this families shoes then you can throw some blame around
September 9, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
maaoftwo (anonymous) says...
well to tubby, believe me when i say, there is no need for your concern your concern should be for your own child and not the ones who harbor bad feelings toward you. i am no where trying to blame you or your children, i am a concerned person stating where my loyalty and concern lies and it is not with the man who did this, it is hoping that no more lives get ruined through this ordeal and to be there for the ones who i feel have needed it the most, cause to those children it is not a game with peoples lives, because they have lost everything they loved the most and i wish the victim a healthy recovery and that is all i am saying, believe me when i say we all have walked through the last 3 weeks, your not the only person being affected by this.
September 9, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
apsuz (anonymous) says...
It is really sad to hear about things like this, but I am glad to know at least these men will have their day in court. I am a survivor of sexual abuse, and not one of my abusers ever even went to court for what they did to me. Kudos to the victims, and parents, for speaking out and doing your part to put these predators away. That being said, I do have a comment that will probably get some negative reaction but must be said. I don't personally know anyone involved in any of these cases, so I am not comparing to them. But I have personally known girls who, as minors, portrayed themselves as being "of age" to consent. I know of at least 2 that "tricked" the men into thinking they were older, then turned the men in (who where only a few years older than them) in for statutory rape of a minor. Girls who do that need help. I hope that isn't the case in any of these situations, and that the true violators will be prosecuted.
September 10, 2008 at 1:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
msw2003 (anonymous) says...
Apsuz
Your example of girls who portray themselves as being of age does not appear to be the case in these three situations as evidenced by the article. And if you think men are being "tricked" into having sex with minors, my suggestion to them would be to do their homework and find out more information about their potential sexual partners PRIOR to starting a sexual relationship.
September 10, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
outdoorguy (anonymous) says...
My earlier comment involved the river and a concrete rowboat. Suggestive, maybe. Volgar language,no. Offensive, slightly to 3 men involved(who cares). Stating what everyone else is thinking, PRICELESS AND DESERVED!!
September 10, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cor4 (anonymous) says...
Tubby, I know what you and your children will face in the coming days and weeks and it will be the hardest ones of your life but there are those of us out here that know and respect your family. What many do not realize is that in this day and age these things unfortunently do happen and yes they can happen without the mother knowing especially when it takes two incomes to raise a family. It is not a failure on your part You only saw what you were allowed to see. But it has come out now and your main focus as all of ours should be, is to be there for the children and I know that is where my family will be for you and your children anytime. Our sons have been friends too many years to think that we would abandon you in your time of need. I hope your husband does get the help he needs do I excuse it for what he has done? No but I do not blame you or your children. I know that you are suffering right now and for that I am so sorry that your family has been affected by this.
September 10, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lildarling (anonymous) says...
I think it is irresponsible on the part of the Gazette to print so many details. At least one of the victims has no anonymity, and the men accused of the sex crimes haven't been on trial yet. The details of the crimes should have been released after it comes out at trial.
September 10, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
econti01 (anonymous) says...
I cannot believe that the gazette printed this article in such detail. Like it has been said in other posts, the poor girl in the first case has been completely outed! I cannot believe that the gazette has such poor taste and would quote things that she is claiming he did to her! How awful for all the families involved! This is exactly why I choose to NOT subscribe to this newspaper, if I was the mother of the girl in the first case I would be talking to a lawyer!
September 10, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thinkbigger (anonymous) says...
Obviously these issues bring with them a lot of emotion. I personally feel horrible for the little girl in the first story, she was completely exposed. My heart goes out to all the victims and their mothers. No one should be throwing blame at these mothers. On Christmas Eve my daughter revealed that she had been sexually abused by a family member while at visitation with her father. This young man never even saw a day in court because our system is weak when it comes to these issues. Did I feel guilt? yes. Was it my fault? no. I dont know how I made it through that point in my life but I will say I may not have had people been throwing blame at me.I am happy to hear that these men will have their day in court and hope that they are punished to the full extent of the law and then some. Men and women who abuse children are ruining our society. To take a child's innocence is SICK. My heart and prayer goes out to these victims and their mothers.
September 10, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nvrlh (anonymous) says...
To the family of the first victim.We have known each other for a long time just want u to know that i am here for u when ever u need some one.Dont blame yourself for what has happened u can only do so much and everyone knows that people have to have a job now days to make it in life.Just so sorry that u are going thru this.My thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family.
September 11, 2008 at 8:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mpotter_78 (anonymous) says...
To the first familey in the article we have know each other for years, our kids use to play with each other all the time, our daughter's were best friend's and so were our boy's. I just want you to know that you are in our thought's and prayer's. I would also like to add that How Dare the emporia gazette exspose these children the way that they have, they can't even go to school now with out getting caught up in children's cruel joke's and hatefull word's. How do you sleep at night!!!! And for all you that are fast to judge the mother I know her very well and she is a hard working mother for what she thought was a happy familey, so next time you want to judge so fast put your self in someone else's shoes first!!!!! I would also like to add that because of all the lies and hate that run this is why we have packed up our girl's and left what many of you call home and EMPORIA!!!! No reason to go anonymous The Potter's
September 13, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
slipandslide (anonymous) says...
sounds like its time to enroll the kids in an online school so they dont have to be teased in school
September 13, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hellfirebluefish (anonymous) says...
Ok so i am a little late with the comment. I do feel bad for the mother, and the children. When these "animals" go to prison, they will get what they truly deserves...If such a thing was to happen to a child of mine, they would be lucky to go to prison. Hopefully the three "animals' rot in hell.
October 2, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )