Comal County jury convicts first female sexually violent predator in Texas history
A California woman has been declared the first female sexually violent predator in Texas history. Under Texas law, sexually violent predators are considered extremely dangerous and likely to re-offend.
Woman with cult-like influence over victims named first female 'sexually violent predator'
A Comal County woman, Desiree Hamm, was officially designated as Texas’ first female sexually violent predator after a jury’s decision on
California woman declared Texas’ first female sexually violent predator after early release
The Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office said the woman admitted to engaging in role-playing games with pen pals while in prison.
First woman receives sexually violent predator designation in Texas history as expert compares her to a cult leader
One forensic psychologist, Dr. Jason Dunham, told jurors the convicted sex offender was akin to a cult leader.
California woman classified Texas' first female sexually violent predator
Desiree Hamm of San Diego, California, who kidnapped, sexually assaulted and branded 2 Texas girls, is now the first female sexually violent predator in Texas.
Texas jury convicts the first female sexually violent predator in state history
A Texas jury determined Desiree Ham, 37 of San Diego, CA to be the first female charged as a Sexually Violent Predator in Texas.
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A San Antonio-area jury declared Desiree Hamm, 37, Texas' to be a sexually violent predator. Hamm brainwashed, kidnapped and branded two teen girls.
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