Get a rope

No. There is no reason to think he may have been repenting or he would have turned in the websites or quit them ... which are felonies. You do realize that he was constantly and consistently committing a felony here on Mingle?

Right on the money.

Liberals want to overlook that itty-bitty detail.

There is good reason he's locked away as we speak.

Perhaps all those who wish to defend, forgive, forget, and turn the other cheek to convicted sex offenders who do their time, get released, break the law again, do more time, get released, break the law again, and are now being held w/o bail pending investigation should open up their homes as well as their hearts and take them in, support them, coddle them, and protect them from all the nasty, law abiding citizens who sit in judgement of them...

My heart goes out to those who have been harmed by him, and his fellow predators. Hopefully they have seen the story and know that he is behind bars now. I hope that they may find a way to overcome the damage that has been caused.

I also hope that those who have considered him to be a friend are able to overcome what has happened.

His brother's comment about pediphilia needing to be legalized so they wouldn't have to kill the children makes me wonder...

Whose children will be the sacrificial lambs for their lust?

Should they be allowed to exploit any child?

Only certain children...orphans, poor, runaways for example.

Or do they plain to breed children for this?

Confused on this? Not really confused...TOTALLY BAFFLED!

Is this the same world I live in!?!?

UMMM...........you could post multiple clear pics? Different shots........you know, or is this a problem for some people?

What this situation shows us is something we (as adults) already know. People can portray themselves as they wish using this medium. It doesn’t detract from the fact that there are good, honest and trustworthy participants as well.

The persona known as “Lex” was an invention, a character, nothing more. As difficult as that may be to accept, (for some) it is the only thing about him that is truly based on fact. Everything else was little more than an act. Some bought it, others did not, much the same as the way we interact with everyone that comes through these doors and we (those of us that have been here a while) have seen many come and go. The big difference here is the staying power.
There is no way to rationalize or justify, it just is, and the sooner everyone gets that, the better.

For some odd reason, this does seem to be a problem for some people. I don't understand it. It is extremely easy to get clear pictures to put online, yet some people say they're unable to do so. It's just an excuse.

THANK YOU!

((((Angel))))

Yes, and now more than ever we need to delve deeper into why they make these excuses or just not befriend them. It could be they are married, or it could be something much more sinister. If you are planning to get close to anyone...even as a friend...just emails whatever...demand some pics. Most normal people have no problem at all taking clear pics of themselves or using some sort of video chat to let someone know they are real.

I've heard every excuse under the sun about why someone doesn't have pictures, or doesn't have clear pictures. That makes me very wary of them.

As it should. Even more so in light of this.
Whether male or female.
If they can't post a clear pic, something is UP!
There are way more on here playing games then just HIM.

Heck, if you have a cell then more than likely you have a camera! All laptops have them built in for Skype, I guess. There was no skype when I video chatted.

I agree with what you have said here, but it is still quite a shock to those of us who "spoke" with him often on here. Someone said that it was almost like a funeral. and to me that is what it was. the death of "Lex" who was created and killed by Keith Willis. it will take some a measure of mourning to "move on" from this strange tragedy. we feel hurt, betrayed, and heartbroken. all in a strange mix of emotions. not to mention sickened, disheartened, and appauled.

This is true. Getting a good picture is so easy. Even a cheap webcam shot, or a phone picture can be good. Its amazing how good a picture you can get from a cell phone. And digital cameras are getting cheaper. No film needed.

one can only hope he gets raped and tortured in prison .!!! jmo

I have been bombarded by varying emotions since this came to light. Anger & shame not being the least of them. I had to tell people who are connected with me on FB to check their friends list & their children's friends list to make sure this man was not on it. These are people who actually know me & are a part of my daily life, people I love & love me, people who had nothing to do with this site or with Keith Willis. I can't begin to put into words my shame for potentially giving him access to them!

On telling one particular friend about this, her thoughts were that his not immediately sharing his past monstrous offenses would be expected. "Oh btw, I raped some kids a while back, served my time & am under legal supervision & medical treatment. Just wanted you to know I don't do that stuff anymore." <--- Not likely to ever be the opening of his conversation. And if it weren't for all that he hid, one MIGHT be able to make the leap that he POSSIBLY changed or reformed. She said it is the fact that he hid &/or lied about so much that had nothing to do with his monstrous, deviant side is telling & is damning. This conclusion came from a person who is a liberal, devout, turn-the-other-cheek, Christian, who never sits in judgement on ANYONE, who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt, who walks the walk...doesn't just dish the talk. Why was she able to come to that conclusion? Because there is no defense! Period!

I am grateful that this thread gave people an opportunity to vent, reiterated the ways we can keep ourselves safe, and shared ways to help protect others here & on other sites & provided a means for us to provide the authorities with what info we know about him.

If you're personal life was not effected by this man, I'm relieved. I can't begin to imagine what the people who had closer relationships with the man we knew as Lex must be feeling! I am sickened by all of it...what he's done to children, what he's thought of doing, what he did to people on-line. My own anger toward him & the horrendous things he has done is barely containable. I only hope that I won't direct that anger toward others in his stead, because KEITH WILLIS is the monster!

I've warned everyone I can think of about him; I've vented all there is to vent; I've offered the authorities what little I know about him. Many thanks for the tools I needed to accomplish that. I'm glad he is gone from both here & FB; I'm relieved he is in custody; & I pray he never lays eyes on another child. As I told a seemingly good, loving woman who I've never met when she approached me with a friend request on FB...it is time to just hunker & lick my wounds, & I declined her request.

Wishing peace, relief & healing to those who need it.

.....repeatedly by lots of hairy men! Hey if I offend some people who think we should feel something for this lowlife, well, you'll get over it or you won't. These were defenseless children!!! What part of your brain is not getting this? Can you even imagine what was going through their minds while this was happening to them?

I don't care what statistics say. . . most victims of a sick twisted mind like that usually end up a statistic. . . or wish they were later on in life.

What gives a person the right to take that away? "But rehabilitation can help!" It hasn't helped this one since 1990, how many more children have to suffer because people think they deserve another chance?

In my opinion, the first was too many.