Earlier today I found that initial MSM article on BR being held. No bail. No chance of taking flight. The additional details, of which many have been horrified about, I missed during the hours I was away. More thoughts as there are too many to respond to, too many to share the pain we have collectively experienced. IMO I can only hope that SLP can find the way to make her life one of joy.
This is why I struggle - it’s just so horrible and I believe I may feel different if he engaged his Mom on Christmas Eve when it began - like “hey Mom you know the computer internet game I play in my room in the basement there is this girl who claims she’s being raped- what should we do?” But he never did - I’m not going to rehash the points made so eloquently by
@gitana1 and others - this seals it for me - he was not looking out for her best interest IMO - we will see when all the evidence comes out but the strict interpretation of the crime he is charged with leaves little doubt for guilt IMO - if intent is allowed -? That’s a whole other can of worms IMO the legal aspects will be argued but I can’t forget this is a child who was kept by BR from health care professionals and mental health professionals after the brutalization of her by a family member (no evidence he took her to any professionals other than to mail a package) and for that I cannot ever understand or condone his behavior - which really doesn’t matter I’m not anyone important to her so my opinion is really meaningless - sorry for the long post
IMO your views are highly relevant. And I completely agree.
BBM - Did you guys miss this part?
Madison man heads to trial for production of child *advertiser censored* in missing Tennessee girl case
A Madison man is set to go to trial after a federal judge said Tuesday there is probable cause to charge him with production of child *advertiser censored* in connection to
a missing Tennessee girl who was found in Wisconsin. The judge also ruled to detain the defendant until trial.
In court Tuesday, assistant U.S. attorney Julie Pfluger said this proves what the charges allege: Rogers asked the girl to make a video, and the video was transported across state lines.
Pfluger also said she was present for a sexual assault exam in Madison, where the nurse said there was recent sexual activity and it was "not possible these are from the father."
However, Rogers’ attorney said the “intent is highly relevant.”
They updated the articles after the initial post. I did a screen shot and none of those details were in the article. If they had been?! I'd have been first to throw stones at BR. Okay, not really, but you might get my drift
yes i would have to think it would and I know none of us are good with this outcome - right or wrong we all wanted to think she was not re-victimized IMO
Predator is such a basic word for the actions BR took. Heartbreaking IMO.
We all come to these threads for different reasons bringing various backgrounds, experiences, and unique perspectives to the table. IMO, everyone plays an important part. No one can say these threads are lacking in passion or wisdom.
Thanks PommyMommy for always swooping in with the links bringing detailed information to the forefront.
I think we are all collectively grieving this. MOO
Absolutely 100% agree. This went from horrifying to downright repulsive. BR should, and hopefully will, spend a long time behind bars.
Judge finds probable cause in case of Madison man accused of child exploitation
Authorities say there’s evidence a Madison man who brought a missing 14-year-old Tennesee girl to Madison, may have sexually assaulted her.
Rogers sat quietly in court in jail clothes as Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger conceded he may have initially had pure motives of helping the girl get away from danger. But Pfluger says Rogers lied to the FBI about the girl’s whereabouts and kept her in a closet of his mother’s Madison basement or in the trunk of his car.
Pfluger also says medical testing on the girl found injuries related to sexual activity not involving her father. The prosecutor says Rogers may also be charged with transporting the girl across state lines for sex.
A federal magistrate ruled there is probable cause to believe Rogers produced child *advertiser censored* and decided the 31-year-old Madison man remain jailed.
Tuesday’s court appearance was attended by Rogers’ mother and other loved ones.
Bednarek says Rogers has no criminal history and is a recent college graduate with two jobs. Authorities say Rogers’s mother was unaware of the teen’s presence in her home over the two weeks she stayed there, until investigators found her and Rogers was arrested.
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kept her in a closet of his mother’s Madison basement or in the trunk of his car."
I am supposing this was in any/all trips they made in his car. His awareness of CCTV/Traffic photo possibilities made him a sly kidnapper. I wonder if he Google searched the various roads he was traveling on?
I thought that Roger's sexually assaulted SP, but decided to wait, until reports were clear.
Now that this is being suspected, I feel that poor SP's thoughts, at the time, may have been shattered.
This man did not have her interests in rescuing her, to provide a safe passage towards LE.
He benefited now, that SP was at his home.
I hope, his computer records, SP's examinations and interviews, provide justice for this poor girl.
What a life, amongst these creeps.
She has a long journey ahead of her, and with professional help, and contact with other survivors, her life will surely improve.
MOO.
We all hope that your views will be fulfilled. SP deserves so much happiness and joy, for the remainder of her life. Sigh.
Ugh. I've been away for a few hours, just catching up. This is SO disappointing.
So So agree. Heartbreaking. Catching up and shattered by BR's inability to keep his hands off of a distressed 14 year old child. Ugh.
I'm not even saying I have the "need to think he wanted to save her". He may have been all predatory. I'm just saying that it may not be that clear cut.
Take driving to MO to mail the letter and evidence to the FBI. He may have done that out of a genuine need to help her. Or, he may have done that in an effort to appease her and get her to stay with him. Or, more than likely, a little of both.
He may have been misguided. But what he did with her once in WI was not in her best interests.
I can imagine that SLP was definitely wanting HER evidence to be sent. I wonder, have they actually confirmed that the 6 page letter was received by the FBI? Hmmm.
This was kind of what I was alluding to but I didn’t want it to be misinterpreted as victim blaming. I think given the background of SP she most likely felt she was in a relationship with BR and IMO BR was able to use this to his advantage.
No restraints needed. He got to play the hero and she got the closest thing to “safety” as she could. Now whether he deliberately researched and applied grooming methods or if he just naturally fell into the role play ( ROBLOX anyone?) is yet to be determined. Obviously he made the step over the line between good and evil several times. I think there is some mental illness at play here.
Now don't be giving that defense team any ideas!
I would think that further information will show this was grooming, terrorizing, and a predator at his worst. All MHO
I appreciate all those who kept a clear 'eye' on the developments. I was a flopped fish. That fish is now fried. IMO these trials will be shattering. Now, really, back to lurking
