How Could You?Hall of Shame-Roger H. Ball UPDATED

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Akron, Ohio, foster parent Roger Ball, 65, was found guilty on charges of “rape, sexual battery and five counts of gross sexual imposition, according to Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh.

Prosecutors said that, from 2007 until 2010, Ball sexually molested five boys [aged 5 to 11] who were living in his home as foster children.”

Sentencing is on May 24, 2012.

Akron: Foster parent guilty of rape, sexual assault
[WKYC 5/8/12 by Kim Wendell]

2011 Arrest Story

There has been relatively little coverage of this case. Roger Ball was arrested initially for sexually assaulting two boys in his care. “Investigators have been looking into allegations of Ball’s sexual misconduct for several months, when a boy first came forward in June that Ball had inappropriately touched him.

During the investigation, another boy was interviewed and also said that Ball sexually assaulted him.

Also, investigators are concerned there may be other victims.”

Akron foster father charged with sexually assaulting boys under his care
[ABC News Net 5 3/31/11]

REFORM Puzzle Pieces

Update: Roger Ball is sentenced to life in prison. He will be eligible for parole after 35 years. He is 65 years old right now.

Police are still looking for victims. “Anyone who believes their son may have been victimized by Ball should contact the Akron Police Department at (330) 375-2552″

Akron foster home operator gets life for molesting boys in his care

[Cleveland.com 6/13/12 by Michael Sangiacomo]