Site Alerts Parents of Predators

Reported By: Heather Thompson
Web Editor: Leigha Baugham
Last Modified: 10/28/2006 11:23:46 PM
For a short time, John Mark Karr resided in Chastain Park, but since he has moved, parents may have been left with a false sense of relief.Thousands of emails were sent to Chastain Park residents alerting them that the man who once claimed he accidentally killed JonBenet Ramsey was living in their neighborhood. Many began to fear for the safety of their children.John Karr’s father told 11Alive News that due to threats and fear for his safety, his son now lives in Hamilton, Alabama.John Mark Karr has never been convicted of any crime that would require him to register as a sex offender or restrict where he can live.The website, MapSexOffenders.com showed at least six convicted sex offenders living in that immediate area around Chastain Park.Many of the offenders have been convicted of crimes against children, and several with addresses near Roswell Road.John Karr is no longer living in Chastain Park, but parents should never let their guard down.