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Megan Kanka
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
July 29, 1994
Location
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Victim Age
7
Gender
Female
Seven-year-old Megan Kanka was lured across the street by convicted sex offender Jesse Timmendequas and murdered. Megan's Law — which requires community notification when sex offenders live in a neighborhood — was passed in her memory. Timmendequas was convicted and sentenced to death, later commuted.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
July 29, 1994, Hamilton Township, NJ
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