Founded by a victim of childhood sexual abuse, No More Stolen Childhoods gives victims a voice. By speaking out, speaking against and simply speaking, No More Stolen Childhoods strives to change the public perception of childhood sexual abuse and to bring hope and healing to its victims.
Kidnapping and Murder of Young Girl by Family Acquaintance
Statistics show that 90% of childhood sexual abuse is committed by family members or friends of the family. The tragic kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Sarah Foxwell by Thomas James Leggs Jr., a former boyfriend of the girl's aunt and legal guardian, serves as a reminder that the perpetrator is most often a trusted and familiar person in the child's life. Leggs entered the house using a spare house key hidden under a pot on the porch. Foxwell's 6-year-old sister awoke during the night and saw Sarah leaving the bedroom with Tommy.
According to court records, Leggs has a long history of criminal charges including several charges of 3rd and 4th degree sex offense. He is listed on the Maryland and Delaware sex offender registries. The Maryland listing notes that he is a child sex offender, but does not give details about his conviction. Please click here.
Make your voice heard and commit to the No More Stolen Childhoods pledge today. Together we will remain firm in the fight until the day that there are no more stolen childhoods.
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No More Stolen Childhoods thanks the individuals and Corporate Sponsors who attended and supported our 3rd Annual Gala and Sporting Clay events making them successful and memorable experiences. To view the photo galleries and purchase pictures, visit NMSC Smugmug Pictures. The generosity of the many committed people will enable us to continue our work through speaking engagements, the book No More Stolen Childhoods, and our new in-school safety education program called the Safe Kid Club. View our Fall 2009 eNewsletter to view our 2009 highlights. |
