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of the most easily distinguishable law enforcement agencies in the United
States is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. So when the F.B.I. announces a
change to its top 10 most wanted list, we pay attention. Within the last few
weeks, Eric Justin Toth replaced Osama bin Laden at the top of the list. This
is an impressive feat considering what the former number one was accused of.
Toth is a former private school teacher and camp
counselor who is suspected of possessing and producing child pornography. The
allegations stem from a 2008 incident when pornographic pictures of children
were found on Toth’s camera. Soon after, warrants were issued for his arrest
and he fled the Washington D.C. area. Authorities believe Toth also used the
alias David Bussone.
The official charges against Toth were filed in a federal
court in Washington. He was reported seen in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin,
Arizona, and Minnesota. For those of you who are on the lookout for this
monster, Toth is described as 6 foot 3 and 155 pounds. He has brown hair and
green eyes. According to the F.B.I., a mole under his left eye is the most
distinguishing mark about him.
What makes Toth especially dangerous is his skill with
computers. He is well disciplined in technology and known to frequent social
networking sites. This gives him access to children at all times and from
anywhere. It is important that we all do what we can to make sure predators
like this stay off the streets and behind bars where they belong.
It is scary that this creep was spotted in Illinois! I was kind of surprised by this, although I think it is disgusting, I never realized child pornography would land you on an American’s most wanted list. I think this guy is especially sickening because he worked with children as their teacher. Teachers are supposed to be mentors and someone their students can look up too and it is freighting that weirdoes like this are out there becoming teachers!
ReplyDeleteI read about this in the news paper. I think there is probably more to details to the story then what is being released right now maybe due to the ages of the victims. He had to of done some pretty nasty things to be on 10 most wanted people list. He obviously knows how to disguise himself in many different ways to keep from being identified. The pictures listed above are all look so different. Kind of scary as a parent myself to think that someone who went to school and got an education to help children is the very one to hurt and exploit them. When you send your kids to school you think that they are safe and clearly that is far from the truth anymore. Very sick man and when he is finally caught I hope he is punished to that max that the law will allow.
ReplyDeleteThis is a interesting post, especially since this guy replaced Osama bin laden on the top of the most wanted list. Like everybody else said he most of did some horrible and twisted things to be on the top of the list. The fact that he was spotted in Illinois is extremely scary, and I hope they found him, and put him behind bars.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely think that this guy is dangerous and at large but I don't agree that he should be number 1 on the most wanted list. There are terrorists all over this country that do awful things to Americans that deserve that top spot on the list. Toth deserves to be the top spot on one list though: death penalty recipients. Once this guy is caught he deserves a quick one way ticket to the lethal injection chamber. A low-life pig like this does not deserve to live.
ReplyDeleteI think that it's really interesting that this guy replaced Bin Laden as #1 on the FBI's most wanted list. It's crazy that he has been seen all over the midwest, including in Illinois. Earlier today, I was in Walmart and there were actually about 10 police officers from Normal who were apparently looking for a subject on the most wanted list. Now I'm curious if this was the same person. If what he is wanted for is actually true (which I'm assuming it is if he is on the top of the list), then I hope that he is punished to the full extent of the law when he is eventually caught and taken into custody.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with Alan. Although this a very serious crime I don't think that he should be placed #1 on the most wanted list. There are more people out there who are committing far more serious crimes. Not saying that child porn is not a serious crime but there are others that are just as bad.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this conduct is similar to prior people who occupy the position of most wanted. Don't get me wrong, he is definitely a serious criminal. Typically the space taken by an organized crime boss or wanted terrorist.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why the FBI thinks finding this particular sex offender is so important. His story from he post doesn't seem that unique.
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ReplyDeleteThe most important thing a parent can do to ensure a guy like this cannot take advantage of their child is keep positive contact with their children at all times. Children need to be taught not to talk to anyone except for those people that have been approved by their parents (just saying don't talk to strangers does not work). Unless they are told to do so by parents, children should never accept a ride from anyone, even if a person they know offers them a ride. If their child has to walk anywhere, they need to arrange an escort. The more people around the child, the harder it is for someone to move in a snatch them up.
ReplyDeleteSchools have done a lot over the last 20 years to make it harder for someone to snatch a child from school grounds (I know because the majority of my grade school years were in the 80s and people could go in and out of the school at their leisure). Security and mandatory visitor sign in has helped. Some schools are on lockdown from beginning to end. The door only opens when a button is pushed by a person watching on CCTV from inside the school. There are crossing guards posted at every intersection in the immediate area of the school any time children are coming and going from schools, which helps to get more eyes out there to protect children.
It baffles me to see that this crime took Osama's spot. This crime is becoming huge and is seriously devastating to hear about it, but I didn't ever picture this crime would be the number one spot on the wanted list. Interesting subject to blog about. Pretty crazy he was seen in our state!
ReplyDeleteThis is crazy news and the thought of him jumping states will make it even harder for him to get caught. Now that he is getting all of this recognition from the F.B.I. I hope more people become aware of this man. I think parents need to be more aware of who their children are coming into contact with. Not just by dropping them off at the bus stop, not just by dropping them off at soccer practice and not just letting the school teach them things about stranger danger. Schools have improved over time about stranger danger; however parents need to be more aware of neighbors and people who are close to them. Lastly, I think it is quite scary that a person who has obtained and produced child pornography to be on the number one spot for the F.B.I.’s most wanted list. Whatever else he has done must have been quite heinous.
ReplyDeleteChild pornography is a heinous crime, but I don't think that it is in the same league as Osama Bin Laden. The FBI must think that there is a pretty good chance that this guy is out there committing his crimes right now and that there is a good chance they can catch him by putting him at the number one spot.
ReplyDeleteLike others said he must have been doing some disgusting things to be place on the F.b.i'S top 10. I hope he justice is served soon and no one else is hurt.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all im glad we got Bin Laden. Its about time. However, to think that the F.B.I replaced him on the list for someone who had a bunch of child pornography instead of murderers or huge drug cartel leaders or something along those lines is kind of wierd. Yes anything having to do with children and sex is disgusting and outrageous i personally feel that the number one on the list should be someone who is immediately dangerous to the public. This guy sits on his computer and looks at pictures which is definitely not right BUT i just personally think he shouldnt be number one. Especially if he is replacing the man who was responsible for killing thousands of people and insighting a war.
ReplyDeleteScary guy at large. With the advancements in social media guys like this have run rampant. I want to see this guy caught because i believe he is indeed a danger to our society and children especially. Its a little weird to have a guy like this replace Osama bin Laden but non the less should be hunted with the same intensity as the man who came before him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scum bag. People like this guy are ill in the head and cannot stop the sick things they do. I just hope that he eventually slips up and is caught before he can do anything with any more kids. It's almost surprising that he is number one on the list but then again i cannot think of a more disturbing crime than one that sexually involves children. Can't wait until this guy is caught.
ReplyDeleteSex crimes against children is one of the most disgusting things a person can do, but number one on the list? I am obviously not trying to defends the offenders actions, but I personally believe that foreign threats to the nation should be of the highest concern at all times.
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