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Familiar Evil
Familiar Evil goes inside an investigation that sent shockwaves from Louisiana to London. When a young British businessman coincidentally connects with an American public relations consultant, the two end up working with authorities on an international criminal case that builds to an explosive conclusion.
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With raw honesty and unparalleled access, Familiar Evil tells the story of one man's international search for a child predator–how perseverance, courage, and the enduring belief in good over evil prove the power of one.
Twenty years before this story begins, a hung jury in England allowed Scott Rogers, principal at the performing arts academy, to avoid prison on charges of sexual assault against a young student and quietly slip out of the country. Ethan, a successful businessman, husband, father, and former academy student, always knew the jury got it wrong. He knew his classmates had told the truth, and he knew Rogers would continue to abuse until somebody stopped him.
For 13 years, Ethan searched for Rogers. His efforts finally paid off when he found Rogers’ name in an online search, referenced in the letter to the editor of a daily newspaper in Louisiana. He took a bold step. He emailed its author, public relations consultant Rannah Gray. This is their story.
For the next 365 days, Ethan and Rannah worked to expose the truth, becoming confidential informant to a federal investigation that uncovered how Rogers had used deceit and fraud to gain U.S. citizenship. With colorful criminal defense attorney Nathan Fisher and gutsy paralegal Mary Jane Marcantel, the foursome discovered that Rogers had brought several teenagers to the U.S., exploiting some as sex slaves. Claiming friendships with a powerful federal judge, The head of State Police, and the local Sheriff, Rogers became increasingly brazen. As law enforcement agencies in two countries were working to stop him, he was surreptitiously moving to adopt more young boys into his home from state custody.
Familiar Evil reveals never-before-told details of the hunt for Rogers. Along the way, licensed clinical social worker Leslie Todd provides chilling insight into the minds of sexual predators who seek power and control over their victims.
This is a story that sent shockwaves across two continents– the story that can be told only by those inside the investigation and the heroic British survivors of Scott Rogers’ abuse.
Acclaim:
Rannah Gray’s book is fascinating, well written, and meticulously researched. But most important, it helps spread the message that there is a secret, worldwide epidemic of child abuse… nurtured in the darkness of denial, shame, and perversion. And protecting our children agains “Stranger Danger” is not enough.
— Dr. Sandra Harley Carey
Author, Deviant Behavior: Crime, Conflict and Interest Groups
Former board member, Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County, Texas
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With raw honesty and unparalleled access, Familiar Evil tells the story of one man's international search for a child predator–how perseverance, courage, and the enduring belief in good over evil prove the power of one.
Twenty years before this story begins, a hung jury in England allowed Scott Rogers, principal at the performing arts academy, to avoid prison on charges of sexual assault against a young student and quietly slip out of the country. Ethan, a successful businessman, husband, father, and former academy student, always knew the jury got it wrong. He knew his classmates had told the truth, and he knew Rogers would continue to abuse until somebody stopped him.
For 13 years, Ethan searched for Rogers. His efforts finally paid off when he found Rogers’ name in an online search, referenced in the letter to the editor of a daily newspaper in Louisiana. He took a bold step. He emailed its author, public relations consultant Rannah Gray. This is their story.
For the next 365 days, Ethan and Rannah worked to expose the truth, becoming confidential informant to a federal investigation that uncovered how Rogers had used deceit and fraud to gain U.S. citizenship. With colorful criminal defense attorney Nathan Fisher and gutsy paralegal Mary Jane Marcantel, the foursome discovered that Rogers had brought several teenagers to the U.S., exploiting some as sex slaves. Claiming friendships with a powerful federal judge, The head of State Police, and the local Sheriff, Rogers became increasingly brazen. As law enforcement agencies in two countries were working to stop him, he was surreptitiously moving to adopt more young boys into his home from state custody.
Familiar Evil reveals never-before-told details of the hunt for Rogers. Along the way, licensed clinical social worker Leslie Todd provides chilling insight into the minds of sexual predators who seek power and control over their victims.
This is a story that sent shockwaves across two continents– the story that can be told only by those inside the investigation and the heroic British survivors of Scott Rogers’ abuse.
Acclaim:
Rannah Gray’s book is fascinating, well written, and meticulously researched. But most important, it helps spread the message that there is a secret, worldwide epidemic of child abuse… nurtured in the darkness of denial, shame, and perversion. And protecting our children agains “Stranger Danger” is not enough.
— Dr. Sandra Harley Carey
Author, Deviant Behavior: Crime, Conflict and Interest Groups
Former board member, Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County, Texas
- GenresTrue Crime
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2015
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January 3, 2016
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A fact-filled volume explaining the unexpected death of a sociopathic pedophile who was hiding in plain sight in the Baton Rouge, La. media world. Sometimes a bit wordy but an interesting read nonetheless.
A fact-filled volume explaining the unexpected death of a sociopathic pedophile who was hiding in plain sight in the Baton Rouge, La. media world. Sometimes a bit wordy but an interesting read nonetheless.
December 9, 2016
Essential reading for everyone concerned about the welfare of children
Rannah Gray has succeeded in telling not only an intriguing investigatory story that keeps the reader's attention throughout but also and more importantly, provides valuable insights into the mind and manipulative tactics and brainwashing techniques of the pedophile predator. In addition, her book sheds light on how such predators charm and fool parents, law enforcement, and others charged with the care and protection of children. And, most significantly, and with poignancy, conveys the trauma and negative emotional and social aftermath of the abuses experienced by the predator's victims and discloses and explains some of brainwashing, "Stockholm Syndrome," seduction, guilt laden techniques that result in some victims staying with the predator for long periods of time.
Rannah Gray has succeeded in telling not only an intriguing investigatory story that keeps the reader's attention throughout but also and more importantly, provides valuable insights into the mind and manipulative tactics and brainwashing techniques of the pedophile predator. In addition, her book sheds light on how such predators charm and fool parents, law enforcement, and others charged with the care and protection of children. And, most significantly, and with poignancy, conveys the trauma and negative emotional and social aftermath of the abuses experienced by the predator's victims and discloses and explains some of brainwashing, "Stockholm Syndrome," seduction, guilt laden techniques that result in some victims staying with the predator for long periods of time.
August 8, 2021
I met Rannah Gray at a writers' conference where she spoke about child predators and about this book. It is slow at the beginning because, like a responsible journalist, Rannah documents each and every step along the way. Unlike a fictional account, this one contains complete documentation of the story. Not only does it begin slowly, it contains s horrifying story. The facts are hard to hear about. However, it is also a tale of courage and perseverance on the parts of Rogers's victims but also the "team" Rannah built to bring this evil man to justice. This is a case study in pedophilia and how to recognize it. Not an easy read, but totally worthwhile.
September 16, 2024
As a Baton Rouge resident, I had never heard of Scott Rogers. I traveled in a different circle and never watch the news or read the lical newspapers. I found out about this story in our local library monthly booklet. This book is a true crime investigative read about the multiple failures of child protection agencies, court systems, government officials (local and federal), state and local police agencies, newspapers, news outlets and judges. This book explains how ANYONE can be manipulated with the right combination of news advertising and twisted, sick pedophiles. Very interesting and very necessary.
May 5, 2016
Familiar Evil
Recommended reading for everyone responsible for the protection and safety of children as well as parents, grandparents but, especially those working in Child Protective Services.
Recommended reading for everyone responsible for the protection and safety of children as well as parents, grandparents but, especially those working in Child Protective Services.
June 20, 2016
This is a book everyone who has concern for children should read ! All of us need to know the warning signs of child abuse and do whatever we can to stop it. Some people in this book are despicable,but others are true heroes that give hope to all of us.
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