County Attorney Ravalli County (MT) Attorney's Office
“That's what I love about high school girls … I get older, they stay the same age....” This case study details the discovery, investigation and prosecution of a sexual predator who for 25 years lived Matthew McConaughey’s iconic creepy line from the 1993 movie 'Dazed and Confused.' From the first disclosure by a 13-year-old, through many difficult forensic interviews of possible victims, to the complex investigation, prosecution and jury trial of this multiple-victim offender, the lessons learned reach all members of an active MDT, including forensic interviewers, detectives, investigators, and prosecutors.
Learning Objectives:
Encourage persistence in investigations and prosecutions, allowing all victims to find their voice
Develop strategies for prosecuting multiple-victim-offenders
Demonstrate the importance of forensic interviews allowing child victims to finally unburden themselves
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