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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 16 MIN

The Megan's Law: The Birth of Sex Offender Registries

from The Law That Didn't Exist · host Neon Nights Studio

Explore the harrowing case of Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old girl who was brutally murdered by a convicted sex offender living across the street. This tragedy led to the creation of Megan's Law, mandating the public disclosure of information on registered sex offenders. We delve into the crime, the public outcry, and the legislative changes that followed, forever altering how we deal with sexual predators in our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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