Man Arrested At Border, Accused Of Transporting Child Porn

[bakerprune64]

SNIP>>>A Bloomington man charged with transporting child pornography after he was arrested in Calexico in the company of a 5-year-old Riverside County boy could face additional charges, authorities said Tuesday.


http://www.nbc4.tv/news/9500189/detail.html

Seized at the residence were two computers, numerous videotapes, adult pornography and copies of children's U.S. birth certificates. Agents also found a large children's playroom furnished with bunk beds and filled with toys, video games and children's DVDs, according to the affidavit. <<<SNIP

Okay so what in the hell do you think he was doing with a 5 YO that wasn't related to him, crossing the border? And WTF was up with those copies of children's Birth certificates? This story is very disturbing to me:furious:

[SewingDeb]

This is very disturbing. I'm glad they caught him. The neighbor's children's testimonies should be enough to put him away for a long time.

I wonder who on earth would let him travel with their 5 year old.

[mindi77]

This is scary...I just watched this new movie with paul walker and there is a scene sorta the same. A really nice looking couple had a room like this, it was really freaky and just knowing that there are people out there doing this makes it more scary. i couldn't tell from reading that article...maybe I went to fast but did he know the kid that was with him, and by that did he know the parents and they let him go with him or did he kidnap him?

I am confused

[Sheromom]

That is one creepy, creepy looking man! I hate that we have to waste money on a trial for him; just put him down!

[Jeana (DP)]

This makes me want to vomit.

[TisHerself]

How do the guys who arrest scum like this hold themselves back from beating the ever living chit out of them? Just looking at his face I want to pound my fist into it, he is 62yrs old can you just imagine how many kids this evil slime has molested? How many lives he has ruined?:mad: :mad:

[Jeana (DP)]

Feds Uncover Child-Molesting Den After Border Arrest

The arrest of a man returning from Mexico with a boy on his lap led to a video-equipped warehouse outfitted for children, federal authorities said Tuesday. The man is suspected of molesting nearly a dozen children.

* * *

Authorities have identified between eight and 11 children who are believed to have been molested by Buchanan, both boys and girls ranging in age from 2 to 15, Unzueta said.

San Bernardino County Sheriff Detective Steve Burgrass said Buchanan rented property to low-income families, won the parents' trust and showered the children with gifts. One received clothing, a dirt bike and video games, he said.

"He would pick [the children] up at the house, take them shopping, take them to the amusement park and then take them home to spend the night," said Burgrass, who has identified at least five victims and said there may be more.

Authorities said some parents — it was unclear how many — had complained to child protection officials about Buchanan. Burgrass said one parent who complained was a tenant.

* * *

The home's driveway begins at a black gate with the letter 'B' on it. On one side of a long cement driveway, there is a neat row of palm trees and a cement stage that holds an old fire truck and rusty machinery.

The property, which appears to be about five acres, is filled with old metal bars and building materials, a tow truck, a metal trailer, a truck that reads Buchanan Enterprises and lots of trees and scrub. There is a middle school down the street.

ICE officials initially said parents of some alleged victims may have lived on the property, but later said it was unclear if any of the children living on the property were victims.

According to the affidavit, a 15-year-old boy told investigators that Buchanan molested him two to three times a month for the last three years at homes in Mexico, Arkansas and California.

Buchanan had property in Bloomington and Hot Springs, Ark., Unzueta said.

* * *

Inspectors arrested Buchanan as he drove a 1992 Ford Econoline van across the border with the 5-year-old Hispanic boy from Riverside County sitting on his lap, authorities said. They seized a videotape that appeared to show Buchanan fondling a boy who seemed to be "sleeping or heavily sedated," according to the complaint.

* * *

Buchanan was being held at Imperial County Jail in El Centro, Mack said. A hearing was scheduled July 18.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,203130,00.html

[bakerprune64]

Feds Uncover Child-Molesting Den After Border Arrest

The arrest of a man returning from Mexico with a boy on his lap led to a video-equipped warehouse outfitted for children, federal authorities said Tuesday. The man is suspected of molesting nearly a dozen children.

* * *

Authorities have identified between eight and 11 children who are believed to have been molested by Buchanan, both boys and girls ranging in age from 2 to 15, Unzueta said.

San Bernardino County Sheriff Detective Steve Burgrass said Buchanan rented property to low-income families, won the parents' trust and showered the children with gifts. One received clothing, a dirt bike and video games, he said.

"He would pick [the children] up at the house, take them shopping, take them to the amusement park and then take them home to spend the night," said Burgrass, who has identified at least five victims and said there may be more.

Authorities said some parents — it was unclear how many — had complained to child protection officials about Buchanan. Burgrass said one parent who complained was a tenant.

* * *

The home's driveway begins at a black gate with the letter 'B' on it. On one side of a long cement driveway, there is a neat row of palm trees and a cement stage that holds an old fire truck and rusty machinery.

The property, which appears to be about five acres, is filled with old metal bars and building materials, a tow truck, a metal trailer, a truck that reads Buchanan Enterprises and lots of trees and scrub. There is a middle school down the street.

ICE officials initially said parents of some alleged victims may have lived on the property, but later said it was unclear if any of the children living on the property were victims.

According to the affidavit, a 15-year-old boy told investigators that Buchanan molested him two to three times a month for the last three years at homes in Mexico, Arkansas and California.

Buchanan had property in Bloomington and Hot Springs, Ark., Unzueta said.

* * *

Inspectors arrested Buchanan as he drove a 1992 Ford Econoline van across the border with the 5-year-old Hispanic boy from Riverside County sitting on his lap, authorities said. They seized a videotape that appeared to show Buchanan fondling a boy who seemed to be "sleeping or heavily sedated," according to the complaint.

* * *

Buchanan was being held at Imperial County Jail in El Centro, Mack said. A hearing was scheduled July 18.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,203130,00.html
Thank God that they got this guy when they did, now he needs to FRY for what he's done. That right I said FRY..DP to all child molesters.

[GlitchWizard]

Thank God that they got this guy when they did, now he needs to FRY for what he's done. That right I said FRY..DP to all child molesters.

I vote for you for President.

[Jeana (DP)]

I vote for you for President.

I second.

[bakerprune64]

I second.
Lol, thank you very much:D

[Old Broad]

Why does scum like this plead not guilty? They have the videos showing him molesting little children for gawds sake!!
I'm glad he's been caught finally but sadly he's probably been doing this for so many years no telling how many victims there are.

Old Broad

[cathieq]

Copies of the article need to be mailed to every parent in the world. The way Buchanan operated is so typical of the molester - win the parents' and kids' affection, surround the kids with toys their parents probably can't afford to buy, afford them a fun time - trips, staying up late, movies, the like. And if the molester can pick parents who are so poor and indebted to him or her....gosh, it's icing on the cake!

This guy is scum of the earth and has nothing to contribute to society. So he's throw-away material as far as I'm concerned.

bakerprune64: are you going to run on the independent ticket or as Republic or Democrat? You got my vote!

[GlitchWizard]

Why does scum like this plead not guilty? They have the videos showing him molesting little children for gawds sake!!
I'm glad he's been caught finally but sadly he's probably been doing this for so many years no telling how many victims there are.

Old Broad

The system is set up all weird. If you plead not guilty, there is a different set of rules that are followed from that point on. It doesn't mean you are innocent, or even claiming to be innocent. It's how the game is played.

Yes, I see it as a game. Instead of the prosecutor and defender getting together to find the truth and go from there, they don't care about the truth, they care about winning. That's messed up in my opinion.

[BillyGoatGruff]

SNIP>>>A Bloomington man charged with transporting child pornography after he was arrested in Calexico in the company of a 5-year-old Riverside County boy could face additional charges, authorities said Tuesday.


http://www.nbc4.tv/news/9500189/detail.html

Seized at the residence were two computers, numerous videotapes, adult pornography and copies of children's U.S. birth certificates. Agents also found a large children's playroom furnished with bunk beds and filled with toys, video games and children's DVDs, according to the affidavit. <<<SNIP

Okay so what in the hell do you think he was doing with a 5 YO that wasn't related to him, crossing the border? And WTF was up with those copies of children's Birth certificates? This story is very disturbing to me:furious:
My guess: selling underage foreign children to American pedophiles, along with phoney birth certificates.

[BillyGoatGruff]

Copies of the article need to be mailed to every parent in the world. The way Buchanan operated is so typical of the molester - win the parents' and kids' affection, surround the kids with toys their parents probably can't afford to buy, afford them a fun time - trips, staying up late, movies, the like. And if the molester can pick parents who are so poor and indebted to him or her....gosh, it's icing on the cake!

This guy is scum of the earth and has nothing to contribute to society. So he's throw-away material as far as I'm concerned.

bakerprune64: are you going to run on the independent ticket or as Republic or Democrat? You got my vote!
Wo what is the difference between gow this guy operated and Micahel Jackson--?
Oh, that's right, there isn't any.

[Old Broad]

Wo what is the difference between gow this guy operated and Micahel Jackson--?
Oh, that's right, there isn't any.

The difference will be in the level of lawyer they can afford. This man does have some money so he'll be able to afford a good lawyer, but not the high end type MJ has always used. Also I doubt this perp will have some celebrities speaking out on his behalf professing his innocence. Everything else pretty much seems the same to me!

OB

[Jeana (DP)]

The difference will be in the level of lawyer they can afford. This man does have some money so he'll be able to afford a good lawyer, but not the high end type MJ has always used. Also I doubt this perp will have some celebrities speaking out on his behalf professing his innocence. Everything else pretty much seems the same to me!

OB


I think he'll get a "Geragos" defense with all that money. Lots of talk, lots of promises - nothing delivered. Money isn't going to mean much when the jury finds out he was arrested with a child on his lap that he was trying to slip over the border and a butt load of porn.

[bakerprune64]

I think he'll get a "Geragos" defense with all that money. Lots of talk, lots of promises - nothing delivered. Money isn't going to mean much when the jury finds out he was arrested with a child on his lap that he was trying to slip over the border and a butt load of porn.First thing I will push for on my campaign for President is the DP for all child molesters. Next, DP for any offenses be it murder or molestation be enforced within 72 hours of conviction. And I'll start with this POS!

[Floh]

First thing I will push for on my campaign for President is the DP for all child molesters. Next, DP for any offenses be it murder or molestation be enforced within 72 hours of conviction. And I'll start with this POS!

Hold on there - why should you limit yourself to just the United States?

i think there may be a position for you globally! :dance:

[SewingDeb]

Copies of the article need to be mailed to every parent in the world. The way Buchanan operated is so typical of the molester - win the parents' and kids' affection, surround the kids with toys their parents probably can't afford to buy, afford them a fun time - trips, staying up late, movies, the like. And if the molester can pick parents who are so poor and indebted to him or her....gosh, it's icing on the cake!

This guy is scum of the earth and has nothing to contribute to society. So he's throw-away material as far as I'm concerned.

bakerprune64: are you going to run on the independent ticket or as Republic or Democrat? You got my vote!

Does this remind you of MJ? bakerprune has my vote no matter which party.

[SewingDeb]

Wo what is the difference between gow this guy operated and Micahel Jackson--?
Oh, that's right, there isn't any.

Exactly. Did you see his estate on the video?

[cathieq]

Now this is the part that really sickens me....

A child-pornography suspect who authorities say lured youngsters with gifts and trips to Disneyland was investigated on several molestation claims years earlier, authorities said...

...Police in Banning, about 90 miles east of Los Angeles, were alerted to Buchanan in 2000 and 2001 by people who accused him of molesting girls...

...In adjacent Riverside County, child-welfare workers fielded four complaints about Buchanan as early as 2000...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4044921.html

[BillyGoatGruff]

Now this is the part that really sickens me....

A child-pornography suspect who authorities say lured youngsters with gifts and trips to Disneyland was investigated on several molestation claims years earlier, authorities said...

...Police in Banning, about 90 miles east of Los Angeles, were alerted to Buchanan in 2000 and 2001 by people who accused him of molesting girls...

...In adjacent Riverside County, child-welfare workers fielded four complaints about Buchanan as early as 2000...

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4044921.html
Even more like Jacko.
Why is it that every pedo gets out of jail free at least twice before being thrown in for good?

[txsvicki]

First thing I will push for on my campaign for President is the DP for all child molesters. Next, DP for any offenses be it murder or molestation be enforced within 72 hours of conviction. And I'll start with this POS!


I agree! Death/ or LWOP to all child molesters and no slaps on the wrists to those who didn't kill the child or to those who try and say that an older child was agreeing to the encounters. Thank God the people at the border finally caught this monster. Those poor kids will grow up and be so confused and traumatized. The monsters need to be stopped and no wishy washy baloney used in dealing with them and these latest judges who do nothing should be run out of town on a rail after being tarred and feathered.

[Tom'sGirl]

Travelers drew concerns

INQUIRY: Relatives of a child-pornography suspect say he brought children along on visits.

Buchanan's Family

Ron Baker, a distant cousin who lives in Arkansas, said he was shocked by the allegations. Baker said Buchanan, whom he referred to as "Uncle Earl," became his legal guardian after his mother died when he was 7.

Baker said while he lived with his grandparents in California, Buchanan would send him money to pay for clothes and food. When he left the Army and moved back to Arkansas, Buchanan helped him buy a home.

"He always took care of me. When I got in a bind, I'd call him up. I can't say nothing bad about the guy," Baker said.

Buchanan's brother, Winford, of Las Vegas, said Thursday that the two siblings have been estranged for two years.

"I hope he ends up paying for crimes he's been charged with," he said, declining to comment further.

Bill and Kathy Buchanan, the Arkansas couple, said they thought it was strange when Earl Buchanan visited them about three years ago with two girls, about 11 and 13 years old. Buchanan wanted to adopt the older girl because she came from a troubled background, the couple said.

"I said, 'You've got to be out of your mind,' " Bill Buchanan recalled.

About six months earlier, Buchanan had brought a boy about 12 to Arkansas. The couple said they had not had the same concerns that time because Buchanan acted like a big brother to the boy, who, they were told, was from a poor family.

Earl Buchanan has been married three times and has two sons and one stepson, the Arkansas relatives said.



http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn14.1ea595c.html (http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn14.1ea595c.html)

[cathieq]

We will probably never know the full extent of the damage Buchanan has done. My fear is that creeps like this usually like to share...so I'd be checking into what company he keeps and rein in everyone that is involved. Can you imagine the guilt the parents must be feeling?

[BillyGoatGruff]

Travelers drew concerns

INQUIRY: Relatives of a child-pornography suspect say he brought children along on visits.

Buchanan's Family

Ron Baker, a distant cousin who lives in Arkansas, said he was shocked by the allegations. Baker said Buchanan, whom he referred to as "Uncle Earl," became his legal guardian after his mother died when he was 7.

Baker said while he lived with his grandparents in California, Buchanan would send him money to pay for clothes and food. When he left the Army and moved back to Arkansas, Buchanan helped him buy a home.

"He always took care of me. When I got in a bind, I'd call him up. I can't say nothing bad about the guy," Baker said.

Buchanan's brother, Winford, of Las Vegas, said Thursday that the two siblings have been estranged for two years.

"I hope he ends up paying for crimes he's been charged with," he said, declining to comment further.

Bill and Kathy Buchanan, the Arkansas couple, said they thought it was strange when Earl Buchanan visited them about three years ago with two girls, about 11 and 13 years old. Buchanan wanted to adopt the older girl because she came from a troubled background, the couple said.

"I said, 'You've got to be out of your mind,' " Bill Buchanan recalled.

About six months earlier, Buchanan had brought a boy about 12 to Arkansas. The couple said they had not had the same concerns that time because Buchanan acted like a big brother to the boy, who, they were told, was from a poor family.

Earl Buchanan has been married three times and has two sons and one stepson, the Arkansas relatives said.



http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn14.1ea595c.html (http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn14.1ea595c.html)

From the sound of it the brother either walked in on him or Buchanan molested a family member/friend of the brother's.

[Tom'sGirl]

From the sound of it the brother either walked in on him or Buchanan molested a family member/friend of the brother's.
I'm curious as to where you read that into what was in the article?

I'm interested in this case due to reasons I won't post at this time, BUT I will say that IMO we have not heard the last of Earl's deeds and who also may have been involved.

[BillyGoatGruff]

I'm curious as to where you read that into what was in the article?

I'm interested in this case due to reasons I won't post at this time, BUT I will say that IMO we have not heard the last of Earl's deeds and who also may have been involved.
Read between the lines in the estranged brother's reponse to the news of his brother's arrest. He's basically saying "I hope he burns in hell". Compare that to another family member who claims "The police have no evidence". His brother clearly knew about Buchanan's procilivities before his arrest. How? And why the estrangement this late in life if he'd known all along?

[Tom'sGirl]

Read between the lines in the estranged brother's reponse to the news of his brother's arrest. He's basically saying "I hope he burns in hell". Compare that to another family member who claims "The police have no evidence". His brother clearly knew about Buchanan's procilivities before his arrest. How? And why the estrangement this late in life if he'd known all along?
I'm glad you answered BGG and caught that!

At one time there were four male Buchanan's listed at the address where Earl has his business, Winford being one of those names.

I'm guessing here, but the other names listed are probably sons of either Earl or Winford. It was stated that Earl had two sons of his own.

Earl Buchanan holds a valid Contractor's license in:C10 Electrical; C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating & Air-Conditioning and a B General Building Contractor. I'm again guessing that his brother Winford worked for him along with living on the property. Whatever part Winford played in all this, if any, will eventully come out.

I bet the family members associated with Buchanan Enterprises have been aware of what's been going on all along, and maybe even prior to the recorded complaint back in 2000.

If neighbors and ex-employees were suspect of Earl, I don't feel out of line by saying the family knew for sure!

[BillyGoatGruff]

It's interesting to note that Buchanan apparently preyed on both boys and girls-which isn't that common in pedophiles. Usually they have a specific age/gender/look. The ones who seem to have no preference re the gender of their victims tend to be the pedos who prey on very young children, usually the ones under 5.

[Tom'sGirl]

It's interesting to note that Buchanan apparently preyed on both boys and girls-which isn't that common in pedophiles. Usually they have a specific age/gender/look. The ones who seem to have no preference re the gender of their victims tend to be the pedos who prey on very young children, usually the ones under 5.
And then there are some who are perverted in every way!

[SewingDeb]

And then there are some who are perverted in every way!

Yeah...like Joseph Duncan.

[Tom'sGirl]

"I hope they hold him in jail and give him what he deserves," said his older brother, Winford Buchanan, of Las Vegas. "I don't dislike the guy. I just dislike his habits."



SNIP: "He's been molesting kids for over 30 years," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he suspects his stepdaughter is one of the victims. "I'm surprised it took them so long (to catch him)."

The Buchanan brothers have been estranged for two years, but Winford Buchanan was not surprised to hear of his brother's arrest.

"I know for a fact what he's been doing, but I have no way of proving anything," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he never witnessed any abuse. "The only thing that surprises me is that he was stupid enough to bring a child across the border."

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928 (http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928)

[bakerprune64]

"I hope they hold him in jail and give him what he deserves," said his older brother, Winford Buchanan, of Las Vegas. "I don't dislike the guy. I just dislike his habits."



SNIP: "He's been molesting kids for over 30 years," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he suspects his stepdaughter is one of the victims. "I'm surprised it took them so long (to catch him)."

The Buchanan brothers have been estranged for two years, but Winford Buchanan was not surprised to hear of his brother's arrest.

"I know for a fact what he's been doing, but I have no way of proving anything," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he never witnessed any abuse. "The only thing that surprises me is that he was stupid enough to bring a child across the border."

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928 (http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928)
Just bc his brother could never prove anything doesn't mean that LE could't prove it. He should have called in about his stepdaughter. What a freakin attitutude.

[BillyGoatGruff]

"I hope they hold him in jail and give him what he deserves," said his older brother, Winford Buchanan, of Las Vegas. "I don't dislike the guy. I just dislike his habits."



SNIP: "He's been molesting kids for over 30 years," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he suspects his stepdaughter is one of the victims. "I'm surprised it took them so long (to catch him)."

The Buchanan brothers have been estranged for two years, but Winford Buchanan was not surprised to hear of his brother's arrest.

"I know for a fact what he's been doing, but I have no way of proving anything," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he never witnessed any abuse. "The only thing that surprises me is that he was stupid enough to bring a child across the border."

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928 (http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928)
Most laypeople seem to think simply because they have never walked in on a person actively raping a child or haven't found pictures or videos of them doing so, some how they have no grounds to go to the authorities about suspected child sexual abuse. That was the mindset i ran into re the pedo I had the misfortune of knowing. Virtually everyone suspected him, but since they had never caught him in the act, they though there was nothing they could do about it.

[BillyGoatGruff]

"I hope they hold him in jail and give him what he deserves," said his older brother, Winford Buchanan, of Las Vegas. "I don't dislike the guy. I just dislike his habits."



SNIP: "He's been molesting kids for over 30 years," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he suspects his stepdaughter is one of the victims. "I'm surprised it took them so long (to catch him)."

The Buchanan brothers have been estranged for two years, but Winford Buchanan was not surprised to hear of his brother's arrest.

"I know for a fact what he's been doing, but I have no way of proving anything," Winford Buchanan said, adding that he never witnessed any abuse. "The only thing that surprises me is that he was stupid enough to bring a child across the border."

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928 (http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4067928)
Man, I called that one on the nose.

[Tom'sGirl]

Man, I called that one on the nose.
Not really BGG, check my posts #29 & 31 :)

[Tom'sGirl]

Just bc his brother could never prove anything doesn't mean that LE could't prove it. He should have called in about his stepdaughter. What a freakin attitutude.
Bingo BP!

Very strange that his now 65 year old brother has never brought this to the attention of the LE but was aware of it all these years.

It just doesn't ring 'true', he just now says something after Earl was arrested, come on now :(

In my opinion if he had even been a little bit suspect of Earl he would have been astranged from him far beyond the two years he states.

This case will now involve both San Bernardino & Riverside counties and my hope is that they don't drop the ball and will persue investigation into this case.

[Jeana (DP)]

On Dr. Phil tonight, they're showing the case of a man whom his wife suspects has been "inappropriate" with their 15-year old daughter. They're also profiling another suspected pedophile. Its on here in Dallas at 9:00.

[BillyGoatGruff]

Bingo BP!

Very strange that his now 65 year old brother has never brought this to the attention of the LE but was aware of it all these years.

It just doesn't ring 'true', he just now says something after Earl was arrested, come on now :(

In my opinion if he had even been a little bit suspect of Earl he would have been astranged from him far beyond the two years he states.

This case will now involve both San Bernardino & Riverside counties and my hope is that they don't drop the ball and will persue investigation into this case.
Family often knows something is up for decades, usually because the family member preys on them first. But turning your brother in and revealing that you or your children have been sexually molested by a family member is a lot harder than simply severing contact and trying to stay the hell away from the family member in question. Traditionally that's how most families deal with their "funny uncles", especially when money is involved. My 1st husband had an uncle who was clearly, in retrospect, a classic fixated pedophile. I noticed that no one in the family allowed Uncle Rob to spend any time alone with the children, especially the boys. It was made clear that while the entire family seriously disliked the uncle, he was still allowed at family functions because the grandmother, who was a millionairess, would disown them if they spoke out against her favorite son. Luckily I never had children by that husband--who was adamant about not having kids. In aprt, I now suspect, because his own mother had fobbed him off on this uncle while he was a young boy.

[Tom'sGirl]

Family often knows something is up for decades, usually because the family member preys on them first. But turning your brother in and revealing that you or your children have been sexually molested by a family member is a lot harder than simply severing contact and trying to stay the hell away from the family member in question. Traditionally that's how most families deal with their "funny uncles", especially when money is involved. My 1st husband had an uncle who was clearly, in retrospect, a classic fixated pedophile. I noticed that no one in the family allowed Uncle Rob to spend any time alone with the children, especially the boys. It was made clear that while the entire family seriously disliked the uncle, he was still allowed at family functions because the grandmother, who was a millionairess, would disown them if they spoke out against her favorite son. Luckily I never had children by that husband--who was adamant about not having kids. In aprt, I now suspect, because his own mother had fobbed him off on this uncle while he was a young boy.
I agree with some of what you've posted, BUT in this case this older brother was living there only three years ago!

[BillyGoatGruff]

I agree with some of what you've posted, BUT in this case this older brother was living there only three years ago!
I suspect the older brother might have also been the poorer brother, too. Hence his living there. Whatever happened, it was enough to make the older brother pull up stakes. I'm betting the stepdaughter is now grown, given this guy's age, and only recently disclosed to the family about the molestation. Turning in family to the police is pretty difficult to do, especially if other members of the family might turn against you. Molesters re pretty manipulative, too, and shameless in how they'll try and demonzie the person who speaks out. There were days i regretted ever speaking up and being willing to help the cops because i had to endure a lot of grief, including losing a job, friends, etc. Its easy to say "do the right thing" until you find yourself ostracized/punished for doing it.

[Tom'sGirl]

SNIPS:

http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2006/07-19/childporn13_196a.jpg

Except for a quick glance at his son sitting at the back of the courtroom, Earl Venton Buchanan, 62, showed little emotion during his brief court appearance before Magistrate Judge Peter C. Lewis.

Lewis declined to issue an order, telling Johnson it was something that would have to be brought up with U.S. District Judge Marilyn L. Huff in San Diego. Huff, who handles felony trials, is taking over the case.

Buchanan's adult son, who had driven six hours to get to the hearing and had spent an hour visiting his father at the Imperial County Jail on the weekend, declined to comment about the case.

A bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday did not occur, but the judge said Buchanan has the right to ask for one later.


Buchanan, a retired contractor and real estate broker, was arrested July 3 after crossing into the United States from the U.S.-Mexico border at Calexico accompanied by a 5-year-old Banning boy who is not related to him. Border inspectors searched Buchanan's vehicle after he failed to provide documentation for the child and said he didn't know where the boy's parents were, according to a criminal complaint filed by an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
The U.S. attorney's office has said that Buchanan did not have consent from the boy's family to take him to Mexico.

Investigators have identified about 11 victims between 2 and 15 years old, ICE spokeswoman Lauren Mack said Monday. They are also pursuing leads in Arkansas, Arizona and Mexico, she said.


If convicted of the federal charges, Buchanan could be sentenced to as long as 70 years in prison and fined $750,000. His next court appearance is scheduled Aug. 28 before Judge Huff.
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn19.2064fb8.html (http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn19.2064fb8.html)

[Old Broad]

Interesting that apparently he had no problem taking this young boy into Mexico, only returning was he asked for proper papers.
I hope that every victim of his sues him until he doesn't have a penny left to his name and he can find himself the victim once he is locked up in general population. Of course he'll have an even playing field there, unlike the 5 year old victims he chose.

OB

[Tom'sGirl]

[QUOTE=Old Broad]Interesting that apparently he had no problem taking this young boy into Mexico, only returning was he asked for proper papers.

This is how it normally is entering Baja, they don't check for fire arms either.

BUT, coming back across you are questioned by U.S. Border guards and the boy was Hispanic in appearance, so they wanted to see his papers.

When we traveled back and forth across the border with my daughters then teen girl friends we always carried a copy of their Birth Certificate, and a photo ID for them, much like a VISA.

[bakerprune64]

SNIPS:

http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2006/07-19/childporn13_196a.jpg

Except for a quick glance at his son sitting at the back of the courtroom, Earl Venton Buchanan, 62, showed little emotion during his brief court appearance before Magistrate Judge Peter C. Lewis.

Lewis declined to issue an order, telling Johnson it was something that would have to be brought up with U.S. District Judge Marilyn L. Huff in San Diego. Huff, who handles felony trials, is taking over the case.

Buchanan's adult son, who had driven six hours to get to the hearing and had spent an hour visiting his father at the Imperial County Jail on the weekend, declined to comment about the case.

A bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday did not occur, but the judge said Buchanan has the right to ask for one later.

Buchanan, a retired contractor and real estate broker, was arrested July 3 after crossing into the United States from the U.S.-Mexico border at Calexico accompanied by a 5-year-old Banning boy who is not related to him. Border inspectors searched Buchanan's vehicle after he failed to provide documentation for the child and said he didn't know where the boy's parents were, according to a criminal complaint filed by an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
The U.S. attorney's office has said that Buchanan did not have consent from the boy's family to take him to Mexico.

Investigators have identified about 11 victims between 2 and 15 years old, ICE spokeswoman Lauren Mack said Monday. They are also pursuing leads in Arkansas, Arizona and Mexico, she said.

If convicted of the federal charges, Buchanan could be sentenced to as long as 70 years in prison and fined $750,000. His next court appearance is scheduled Aug. 28 before Judge Huff.
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn19.2064fb8.html (http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_H_childporn19.2064fb8.html)If he did not have consent from the boy's family to take the child, then why weren't they filing a missing child report? Or did the perv just lie about where he was taking the boy? Either way, I wouldn't let a 60 YO man who was not a relative take my kids overnight.

[Tom'sGirl]

If he did not have consent from the boy's family to take the child, then why weren't they filing a missing child report? Or did the perv just lie about where he was taking the boy? Either way, I wouldn't let a 60 YO man who was not a relative take my kids overnight.
Earl, now 62 has been taking kids all over the place, in and out of State/Country for years, including taking them with him to visit his relatives an was posted in the articles.

Eventually we will learn just how long this child has been traveling with Earl. To me it is obvious that the parents/parent willingly allowed their child to be in the company of Earl...........so NO missing child report would have been filed.

To the north of Buchanan Enterprise (which looks to have been dormant for a very long time) lives a young gal with several small children. They live in a run down shack of a house with no A/C, or screens on the windows. I'm curious to learn as to whether she was questioned or not, as I know the owner of the nursery next door to the south has been.

[BillyGoatGruff]

If he did not have consent from the boy's family to take the child, then why weren't they filing a missing child report? Or did the perv just lie about where he was taking the boy? Either way, I wouldn't let a 60 YO man who was not a relative take my kids overnight.
I think he had their permission to take him, just not out of the country. Meaning they knew he had the kid with him, so it wasn't a missing person situation sp there was no alert.

[Tom'sGirl]

I think he had their permission to take him, just not out of the country. Meaning they knew he had the kid with him, so it wasn't a missing person situation sp there was no alert.
Exactly BGG!

As of yet it hasn't been released as to whether the child's parents/parent are living here legally, or otherwise.

Others who may have let their children stay with Earl may be afraid to come forward for this reason, and maybe even did it to gain entry themselves or for money.

There are going to be a lot of twists'n'turns in this case I guessing, and any of his family who knew of his actions and not coming forward are disgusting.

[Tom'sGirl]

Investigation expands 9 more children linked to Buchanan



SNIP:Kidnapping charges against a Bloomington man accused of child molestation in a two-nation investigation have been called into question by a member of the accused man's family.

A relative said Thursday that Earl Venton Buchanan, 62, has traveled extensively with the 5-year-old Latino boy from Banning found on Buchanan's lap when he tried to cross the Mexican border July 3.

Federal officials have said Buchanan did not have the parents' permission to take the boy. The boy has not yet been returned to his parents and was still in the custody of Imperial County Child Protective Services in El Centro.

Buchanan has carted the child to Mexico several times over the years to visit the boy's grandparents in Mexico and brought the boy to Arkansas when he was only 11 months old, family said. Federal officials have said Buchanan did not have the parents' permission to take the boy. The boy has not yet been returned to his parents and was still in the custody of Imperial County Child Protective Services in El Centro.

Virginia Kice, spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, declined to say what Buchanan was doing in Mexico because of the ongoing investigation, only saying officials are "looking into past travel."
The case expanded Thursday when San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials announced they have identified nine local children who are believed to have been molested by Buchanan. Banning police are also joining the investigation, taking a second look at two child molestation allegations made in 2000 and 2001 by women living in Buchanan's rental properties.

http://www.sbsun.com/search/ci_4077015 (http://www.sbsun.com/search/ci_4077015)
07/21/06

[SewingDeb]

The parents were allowing him to travel with their son from the time he was only 11 months old? They need to be charged too!

[Tom'sGirl]

The parents were allowing him to travel with their son from the time he was only 11 months old? They need to be charged too!At this point they still have not realeased the information on the boys parents/parent.

I'm guessing the mother is here illegally and used her son as a pawn for a place to live.

BUT, much more will be revealed, and probaly won't until he appears in court next month.

[BillyGoatGruff]

At this point they still have not realeased the information on the boys parents/parent.

I'm guessing the mother is here illegally and used her son as a pawn for a place to live.

BUT, much more will be revealed, and probaly won't until he appears in court next month.Sadly, there are parents out there willing to pimp their children out for some kind of gain. I know one mother who did it so she could drive one of the cast members of Star Trek to the airport.

I should amend that to make it clear that the cast member from Star Trek was not involved. This was merely the "reward" the pedophile gave the mother of the child he was molesting.

[Jeana (DP)]

Sadly, there are parents out there willing to pimp their children out for some kind of gain. I know one mother who did it so she could drive one of the cast members of Star Trek to the airport.


GEEZUS. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[Tom'sGirl]

Buchanan's hearing delayed
Stacia Glenn, Staff Writer
Article Launched:10/11/2006 12:00:00 AM PDT


SAN DIEGO -- Earl Venton Buchanan shuffled into federal court Tuesday with downcast eyes, but he'll have to wait a little longer to plead his pedophile and child pornography case before a judge.

It has been more than three months since the 62-year-old Bloomington man was arrested at the Calexico border crossing trying to re-enter the United States from Mexico with a 5-year-old Banning boy on his lap and an incriminating video in his van. It will be another month, Nov. 20, before Buchanan appears again before U.S. District Judge Marilyn Huff in downtown San Diego. His hearing was delayed Tuesday because the investigation is ongoing and more evidence is expected to be filed soon.

http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4472443 (http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4472443)

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[Filly]

210 months this creep got. Big whoop. He's being charged though in another case coming up the road.

Miss Iz inspired me to look up some old cases here and see how our justice system sees fit to prosecute these monsters.




http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2010/01/05/man-charged-with-robbing-kidnapping-friend-at-gunpoint/

[Texas Mist]

here's a link from March 2009 re: 17 yrs.

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4639&Itemid=2

like Filly says "big whoop"...guess he coulda got less tho.

[Missizzy]

Filly--Thanks for updating us on this one. It had slipped my mind. This guy is totally classic. I've never related this story before but I think it's appropriate here. My father-in-law is a child rapist. He had a large family (my husband is the eldest son) and was a "fine upstanding man" in his church and community. He physically abused his boys and his wife (my husband left at 15) and sexually abused the girls from the time they were about 5 years old. He ruled his home with an iron fist. He was known for always helping out neighbors and strangers while ignoring the needs of his own family.

The man made my skin crawl when I met him and I was only 17. I knew about the physical abuse and his domineering nature and I steered far clear of him. It was several years later that the girls starting growing up and disclosing. It was a huge family scandal that included the man's own sisters and cousins. He'd started early I guess. My husband carries a lot of guilt as he feels he "should" have known. The adult sisters have each dealt with their pain in different ways.

Sadly, my mother-in-law was a very weak and vulnerable woman--extremely beaten down and totally dominated by her cruel husband. I loved her but we never spoke of "him". She passed away at the young age of 58. By this time the man had moved to the same small town my parents lived in. One day, my very sweet and tender Daddy called me and was very upset. He just didn't know what to do. He had been very supportive of our children during our trial but he was (he passed last year) of a generation that really didn't like to talk of these things. Anyway, he told me that he'd just seen "Rob" at the post office. My Dad knew all about the disclosures in that family so he's very cool to this man. He's also always avoided him as the man is disgustingly self-centered and constantly brags about all he's doing to help the poor through the local Knights of Columbus.

My Dad went on to tell me that "Rob" was in the company of two little (about 2 and 4 yrs. old) girls. "Rob" wanted to show them off to my Dad but my Dad asked a few too many questions and "Rob" left in a hurry. My Dad wanted to know if I knew who the children could be. I had no idea but you can believe the phones lit up across the country. Within two days, we had the Texas sheriff out at his house. It seems that he'd taken in a down on her luck young mom with THREE baby girls. The woman told the sheriff that "Rob" was so helpful and paid for everything for them. He'd told her that he missed his grandchildren terribly (yeah, because no one allowed him access!!) and he took the girls everywhere with him and had them call him Grandpa. He bought them fancy and frilly dresses and liked to dress them up.

The sheriff's office interviewed the entire family by phone and got the details. Within 24 hours the woman was out of the home and the girls were processed through the CAC. I'll never know if the girls were actually abused but I'm quite certain they were. Pedophiles NEVER stop. As one of my sisters-in-law (who is a nurse who works with rape victims, hmmm) told me, one of the girls was the exact age she was at the time of her first rape. When she fought back, her Dad hit her so hard he broke her eye socket. I was physically ill when I learned that. We'd never been very close before that day, but we forged a bond when she told me that. Her pain became so real to me.

I am so blessed to have had a Daddy who loved me and was tender and NEVER hurt me. He stepped outside of his comfort zone to call me that day. I always like to think that it was because of our trial and that he'd been educated in "grooming" tactics to know what he was seeing that day at the post office.

This horrible man (whom I haven't seen in about 10 years) is now married to another woman who has a disabled son. I've been assured by the local sheriff that he's closely watched. I loved it when the sheriff told me that he wouldn't be IN the jail but he'd be UNDER the jail, if he touched a child.

Pedophiles always find a way to access children and they never ever stop.

[T-Rex]

Filly--thanks for the update! It's good to know how some of these cases resolve.