Viewer spooked by Halloween decorations in sex offender's yard

[The Straight Story]

Viewer spooked by Halloween decorations in sex offender's yard

A yard full of halloween decorations has one woman spooked.

A viewer contacted 17 News concerned a registered sex offender is attracting children to his home by putting dozens of Halloween decorations in his yard. However, the Kern County Sheriff's Department says the decorations are legal because the sex offender is not on parole or probation.

According to his wife, registered sex offender Matt Gordon lives in his Rosedale home with his family, including his grandson.

The Megan's Law website says Gordon was charged with "continuous sexual abuse to a child." However, his wife told 17 News the crime happened 12 years ago, and she says her husband has changed.

Neighbor Nichelle Mason says the home is decorated on every holiday. She thinks the decorations should stay.

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"If the law says they cannot light up their decorations on Halloween night, then that's the way it should be," Moerike explained.

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The California Department of Corrections website says sex offenders' homes can't have outside lights or decorations on Halloween, but the rules only apply to offenders who are on parole or probation. Detective Bill Hakker confirmed Gordon is not on parole or probation. Therefore, the decorations are legal.

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[tmyers09]

1. Oh that's just stupid.

Seriously? People are in a furor over Halloween decorations? If you're that worried, just tell the kid not to go to that house.

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Typical harrassment

The neighbors should go fuck themselves. The man served his time. If you don't agree that the sentence was sufficient, change the law. Until then, leave the fucking guy alone.

[CoffeeCat]

3. I'm more upset that he's living with a child...

...his grandson--after being convicted of "continuous sex abuse to a child".

Horrible.

These rampant cowards do not change. Once they cross that line--they're so far gone anyway--if they
have access to children, it will happen again.