Crime: 1990s, - Places lived: California,
- Crime state: California,
- LDS mission:
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- Description :LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE
- Year of Last Conviction :1992
- Offense Code :288(a)
- Year of Last Release :1995
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