Elizabeth Smart and Wanda Barzee

Elizabeth Smart's convicted kidnapper, Wanda Barzee, was arrested for violating sex offender restrictions by visiting parks prohibited to her. Smart, a child safety activist, is launching the 'Guardian' app with a tech company. Barzee helped kidnap Smart at age 14 and was released from prison in 2018 under federal supervision.

Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapping and Wanda Barzee's Arrest

Elizabeth Smart offers advice on staying safe and identifying red flags after her kidnapping ordeal. Wanda Barzee, her kidnapper, was recently arrested for violating sex offender restrictions.

Missing Teen Found in Home of Sex Offender

A 16-year-old girl who went missing in December from Missouri was found in the home of a sex offender in Colorado after investigators received a tip from her Instagram account. The suspect, Maximilian Bondrescu, 44, was arrested and is facing multiple charges.

Transgender Rights and Safety in Public Facilities

Virginia transgender registered sex offender claims barring him from public facilities violates civil rights. Video shows confrontation with police after being banned from county rec centers. Accused of exposing himself in women's locker room.

California Man Missing for 25 Years Identified as Registered Sex Offender

A California man missing since 1999 was identified by his sister after seeing his picture in a news article, only to discover he is a convicted sex offender. Despite this, his sister is still happy to reconnect with him.

Anthony Weiner's Run for New York City Council

Former Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner has filed papers to run for New York City Council despite past scandals involving sending obscene material to a minor. He previously served time in federal prison, paid a fine, and registered as a sex offender. Weiner has a history of problematic behavior involving sexting scandals.

Confrontation with Sex Offender at Target

An Ohio mom confronted a registered sex offender at a Target for filming her teen daughter's backside, but police could not arrest him as recording people in public is not a crime. The man, Charles Broc Mullholand, is a tier two registered sex offender with previous offenses involving minors.

Man Arrested for Faking Death to Avoid Registering as Sex Offender

A man in Arizona was arrested for faking his own death to avoid registering as a sex offender. He had failed to register as a sex offender outside of California and attempted to molest a 16-year-old client while working as a behavioral health counselor.

Transgender Sex Offender Attempted Kidnapping at Colorado Elementary School

Transgender sex offender allegedly tried to kidnap an elementary schooler during recess at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado. Parents are outraged and demanding increased security measures and accountability from school officials.

Fatal Stabbing of Sex Offender in Louisiana

A twice-convicted sex offender was stabbed to death at a laundromat in Louisiana by a woman he was allegedly trying to assault. The woman used self-defense to fight back against her attacker.