On December 3, 2008, Laura Garza disappeared. She was last seen with a serial sex offender named Michael Mele. They were last seen leaving a New York club. Mele is 23 years old and has a long list of offenses for which he was on probation. He has been arrested for violating that probation for drinking at a club on the night in question. Although he has not yet been charged wtih anything for Laura Garza, police have searched his home and the surrounding areas. They have found womens clothing, and Mele had bite marks and scratches when he was arrested. Why this man was not serving jail time for his previious crimes, or being monitored more closely is something to question and very disturbing. To read more and to see the other related stories regarding this case:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/12/13/2008-12-13_laura_garzas_brothers_join_search_for_he.html
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