Authorities begin to release details on Paris sexual assault case
State Police in Marcy are investigating the abduction and sexual assault of a 7 year old Utica girl, which occurred on Friday, July 25th, in a wooded area between Mohawk Street and Route 8 in the Town of Paris. Related ContentAt approximately 8:00 p.m., three young men were walking along a trail near Mohawk Street in the Town of Paris, Oneida County, when they came across a man and a young girl. The man stated that he was the girl's father, and asked for directions to the nearest road. After providing directions, the men moved on, as nothing appeared suspicious. After the three men returned to their residence, they learned that a young girl was missing, last seen with a man named Louis Leddick, a recent parolee. The three men immediately ran back into the woods to the location where they had last seen the man and girl. When they called the girl's name, they heard her yell for help. They found the girl and immediately took custody of her. The man, who was later identified to be Leddick, ran into the woods, and could not be located by the men due to the darkness. The men called 911, and personnel from the State Police, Oneida County Sheriff's office, New Hartford Police Department, State Division of Parole, and State Department of Environmental Conservation immediately responded to search the woods for Leddick. A command post was established at the Sauquoit Volunteer Fire Department. Police K-9 Units and a State Police helicopter assisted in the search. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Leddick was located on a trail by a State Trooper and taken into custody. The seven year old girl was transported to Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare Center by Edwards Ambulance and subsequently transferred to the SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse where she was treated for her injuries. She has since been released to her family. Louis Leddick was discovered to be the subject of an active warrant for Violation of Parole. He was released on parole from the Watertown Correctional Facility on June 24, 2008, and he listed 10 Orchard Street Mohawk as his current address. A warrant for Leddickâs arrest was issued by the NY State Division of Parole on July 22, 2008. Leddick is in the Oneida County Jail without bail on the parole warrant, awaiting grand jury action. The investigation is continuing in conjunction with the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Monday, Aug 4 at 5:24 PM someone who cares wrote ...the community seems to only get half of a story when tragedy hits. this little princess needs a better home as do her siblings. parents love and protect their kids, not abuse and mistreat them as this family has. who goes on national tv and laughs while sitting waiting to be interviewed as her so called aunt from rome did? lowlifes that is who. these people all need serious help before another one of their kids gets hurt. where is CPS and other agencies that need to press charges on this mom?!?! Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 1 at 9:15 PM mother of the little girl wrote ...she is doing good. I would like to thank the three boys that found my daughter. They are the true heros. I would also like too thank mike & sara for watching my daughter so well. When the time is right my daughter would like to thank you in person. As fare as her grandmother and aunt or any one else that claim they no her so well, but dont even vist on birthdays and holidays she is doing fine and so am I. It just comes to show you you just can't trust any one. The police ambulance doc. Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 1 at 4:58 PM anomis wrote ...to sharon u should look in own back yard u have a child melester living with you Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 1 at 3:22 PM someone wrote ...I feel very bad for the little girl, but everyone has to realize that it is NOT his family's fault. They are hurting too. Also he has not been charged with this crime yet. While there is some proof that she was assaulted, there has been NO proof that it was rape. I think everyone should wait until all the facts are out before crusifying people. I feel for the girl and hope she is well and just hope that he only pays for what he actually did. Flag for moderationWednesday, Jul 30 at 6:35 PM sharon wrote ...i have known the family of this little precious girl for years my heart goes out to kayla. she came into this world a premmie and fought then and she will continue to fight even stronger now. however, not only should the "aunt" who was sitting be punished so should her parents. what the public does not hear is that this mother alomost lost all four of her kids last summer to CPS for neglect and abuse. why did the system fail then? think about it people maybe this could have been prevented. Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 8:42 PM Originally from Mohawk? wrote ...I'm from Mohawk, and hope that these acts don't give our area a bad name. I'm the same age as this criminal, and don't remember him ever attending our school so I don't think he grew up there. Maybe residing in a small, quiet, and unsuspecting town like Mohawk is an attractive place to live for people like this though. How sad to think they could be right around the corner.. Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 8:38 PM anonymous wrote ...this is very scary.. the guys initials are L.L. & the community is Sauquoit , thank God we have angels!!! Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 7:13 PM Anonymous wrote ...REPEAL THE EIGTH AMENDMENT AND DISAND THE ACLU SO THAT JUSTICE CAN BE SERVED!!!! Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 3:29 PM Protect our kids! wrote ...http://www.familywatchdog.us/Default.asp Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 3:27 PM maggie wrote ...Thank you and may God bless the boys who saved this girls life. As for the little girl- my thoughts and prayers are with you. Unfortunatelty, there is not enough monitoring of these sick people. I was reading comments on here and noticed "not another one from Mohawk" and I regretfully have to say that these horrible people are all over. Try to monitor your neighborhood areas by checking: http://www.familywatchdog.us/Default.asp to keep our kids safe. Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 3:24 PM anonymous wrote ...we all know this was a horrible crime commited against this little girl. But her famly needs to understand too it is not his family's fault. They are just as upset by this. They feel terrible also and would like nothing more to get a hold of him themselves. We do not need another crime to come about from this. We need to thank god she is ok and pray that Louis pays for what he did. She is a little angel, He is an evil demon, and those boys are her heros. God bless them boys and lit'l girl Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 3:09 PM DISGUSTED WITH HIM wrote ...This is a horrible situation and he should burn in hell for what he did to that poor child!! What was the mother or aunt of this child thinking leaving the kids with him. He does not even look like a sane person and yet hes drinking and doing drungs with them and they think it is safe for this guy to be with their kids. This boy is sick and needs to pay for his crime, drinking and drugs are no excuse. I also think the family should be looked at drugs and neglect. God Bless the lit'l girl!!! Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 1:17 PM Open your eyes wrote ...For anyone who thinks that "his cellmates" will get him think again.. your tax money puts child molesters in protective custody for their entire sentence. Then if they have to go into a program after the rights they have and you again pay for should make you sick. I feel terrible for the little girl and hope she gets all the help and support she needs. As far as he goes he will NEVER get what he deserves not in the justice system here. He has rights you know and we all pay for it in many ways Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 12:01 PM good job boys wrote ...Good job to those boys for going back, calling 911 and saving that poor little girl. We could have had another tragic Sarah Anne Wood case here. Be very proud boys, if only there were more citizens like you. Flag for moderationTuesday, Jul 29 at 4:10 AM pat wrote ...we have elements here that should be viewed separately..the child is the victim and god bless her..she was victimized by a very sick and deranged man who, in my opinion should never see daylight again...but shouldn't some fault lie with the parent...a parent's job is to protect their children above all else....there is no excuse for allowing a child to be in the way of possible harm....wake up..the world is swarming with horrible people..the two young men who saved this baby are true heroes Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 10:53 PM A family member wrote ...I'm sad to admit this but i am related to that scum but i'm proud to say that i hope he rots in jail for the rest of his natural born life and hope that those young men that helped that young girl get a plack or metals for being heros Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 10:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...I think the "aunt" needs to take some of the responsiblity for this! She allowed this criminal to take this little girl in the woods??? What on earth was she thinking?? Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 10:27 PM sauquoit mom wrote ...Just when you think things like this "cant" possible happen in our home...yes I live right down the street and have young children too. The sick creature should rot in ... God be with the little girl, we will be praying for her and her family. Props to the gentleman who helped her! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 10:21 PM Don wrote ...Can you say, jail time then Civil Confinement for Sex Offenders for LIFE! HAHAHA Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 9:37 PM Brian wrote ...If onlt there were a "chopping block square" here as there is in saudi arabia-The punishment is comensurate with the crime-steal,lose your hands-what do you think this mans punishment would be for what he's done to all family members of the little girl especially the helpless 7 year old-Thanks to the boys and especially the parents of the boys who went to find the girl, for raising decent kids-we can all only hope anyone that thinks of hurting a child is shot dead before it can happen again- Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 9:24 PM someone whos been there wrote ...the law will hopefully punish him accordingly. he is in jail now.. its her we need to worry about now. Her Family, Friends and community need to come together and give her the support she needs. what she will go thru in years to come is nothing like most people have ever experienced. we need to love her and let her know we are all there for her..The big picture here is taking care of this 7 yr old angel... lets think of her.... and thank you to the heros!!!!! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:52 PM Barbara Lee Pfendler Ruiz wrote ...The young men that saved this child are heroes to all of us. In the future, they might need the guidance of counselors, ministers or mentors. They are to be commended for their help in such a terrible situation. Barbara Lee Pfendler Ruiz LCSW-R Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:50 PM as the saying goes wrote ...what comes around goes around .He willget his as for the boys who helped her there is a place in heaven for special people like you. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:41 PM A former teacher of the boys wrote ...Rob and Zach, I haven't heard from you two in a while and I am so glad this is how your name comes up!! You are to be commended and applauded. There are good people in this community and you two are fine examples of what it is all about!! (Mrs. B) Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:32 PM guess who wrote ...if these wackos werent out on the streets then these sick things wouldnt be happening repeatedly by these sex offendors!!! they arent fixable, doesnt anyone realize that??? Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:14 PM Relatives From Waterville wrote ...Congrats to Zach.You boys should be highly comended for how you reacted to the situation. It makes us sick how people get off abusing children. They should send him right back to prison with a sign on his head stating what he did to that little girl. God will take over from there. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 8:08 PM triumf67 wrote ...Zack and Rob and the unnamed third 'kid'....in our society....your selfless action is no different than young men of Early America, Unarmed, unpaid, who will take after the terrorist, unconcerned for their personal safety....to defend the innocent, the children, the family members who are unaware.... Thank God for Zack and Bob and the unnamed third American Hero. They must be rewarded! We need to Name a public building after them! They deserve the local trainstation to be Renamed for them! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:56 PM mec wrote ...my thoughts and prayers are with the family of this innocent little girl! those young men were her guardian angels that day, and true heros in the eyes of the rest of this community! i thank you as a mother for your heroic act! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...It really sounds like you boys did save her life. If he punched and threatened to kill her, he likely would have followed through, and WAS following through. Just in the nick of time - I'm so sorry for what she must have endured during the time she spent with him, and yet so grateful that she was rescued, and he was apprehended. And no way on earth I'd have let that guy watch any child while I took a shower or even walked into another room. Just out of prison, and entrusted with a child???? Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:47 PM Anonymous wrote ...Did anyone ever think about the people who let him stay with them while they knew he was on the run from the police,who also stated this wasnt the first attempt but continued to do nothing until it came down to this.The people who did drugs and drank with him that night while the kids were present.Who left there own kids at one point with him but didnt say anything than when he was there babysitter.He has nieces and never has done anything as bad as this.I am sorry for the little girl. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:45 PM God Bless wrote ...this little girl and her family. No child deserves to go through something this horrific. And God Bless those young men who saved her life!! Your actions were incredible and heroic! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:37 PM Jen wrote ...Dear God - please help this little girl heal. I hope he rots. There is nothing eorse for a child in the whole world. God bless her. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 7:23 PM Mother of a 6 yr old daughter wrote ...This story bring me to tears. It makes me physically sick that someone can harm a child like this. To the boys that saved her, you truly are angels!!! God Bless you, the little girl and her family. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 6:32 PM her family wrote ...i relly wanna thank them 3 boys for saving her life she wouldent be with us now.He needs to be sectenced for life he needs to suffer like she is Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 6:31 PM casadey wrote ...my brother is rob and were very proud of him. he saved a little girls life and forever will he be known as a hero. were all proud of you rob. you did a great thing. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...what normal woman would want that guy, EEEWWW Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:31 PM Ohhhh..wait a minute... wrote ...Someone else from Mohawk!!! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:31 PM Rowdyman18 wrote ...Zach i Have Known you to always be on alert, This one made you a true Hero Great job to my friends! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:29 PM Could this be the same pervert that was trying to snatch up the kids at the Whitesbor wrote ...Could this be the same pervert that was trying to snatch up the kids at the Whitesboro daycare and the N Utica pool? Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:16 PM Jeff wrote ...I hope this guy rots in prison and someone in there does to him worse than what he did to that little girl. Word will get around in there guaranteed and I hope he gets what is coming to him. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:11 PM longtime family friend wrote ...zack, you've grown up to be a fine young man and now a hero! many thanks to you and your friends for your quick action. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 5:11 PM Ken wrote ...These predators evidently do not fear the punishment they would receive if cought. I'd bet quite a few of them would knock it off if we started burning them alive. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:55 PM Anonymous wrote ...He deserves everthing he gets. I still can not understand why we parole scum like this and let him out to harm more people. We really need to take a look at our criminal justice system and stop easing up on Criminal's time... Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:54 PM Jessica wrote ...Can't agree with Melissa anymore!& darn that scarry looking man should never be let out again.Of Course we would all like to see worse but, with this state that will never happen. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:52 PM Confused wrote ...So how did this sick come in contact with this little girl. Was he the friend who was sopposed to be watching her. Or was the friend who was sopposed to be watching her not paying attention? Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:52 PM anointedma wrote ...God certainly used the 2 young men to save this little girl.People please remember that it is satan who kills ,steals&destroys.God give s life and that more abundantly... Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:38 PM sandy wrote ...this criminal should receive the longest sentence allowed under the law. If those young men did not act as fast as they did, we would be talking about a body now. Thank God for decent, caring, and concerned young people. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:29 PM Anonymous wrote ...good job boys someone needed you and you were there........great job Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:15 PM In Utica wrote ...Well done Gentlemen. You are a very good reflection on this community! Mr. DA, no plea bargin with this guy. I as a voter will remember it if you do. Again, way to go guys! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:13 PM mom of 2 wrote ...He wasn't in jail for a sex crime. Still should be strung up. I'm glad they caught him. Child molesters are treated oh so well in jail. http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130 Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:13 PM Sauquoit Resident wrote ...Thank you to the men who saved this girls life. I live right around the corner from where this happened and that could of been my little girl. I'm glad to know that there are descent people around still. THANK YOU! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:09 PM sauquoit wrote ...i live in the area where this took place. Having a 7 year old daughter myself i feel for this family. i know if this was my daughter i would be the one in jail right now for murder! Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 4:03 PM Wake up ! wrote ...There are no words that can describe this individual that would be allowed on this blog. Here is another example of a parolee who should have still been locked up but was let free only to commit this horrible act. He was not out even a month and Parole had a warrant for him. I pray for that little girl and her family. Flag for moderationMonday, Jul 28 at 3:46 PM Melissa wrote ...Zack and Rob I am so proud of the both of you. What you guys did is amazing and your quick thinking saved that little girls life. For the rest of your lifes you will be her hero. Kudos to the both of you!! Flag for moderationAdd a comment |
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