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The judiciary decided to change the registry after the Pacific Daily News asked about registered sex offender Joseph Lastimoza, 54, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing the woman he raped -- 25-year-old Christine Barbara Rudnicki, a flight attendant from Albany, New York.
The online registry listed his conviction for criminal sexual conduct, but not for the 1981 slaying. Lastimoza pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Rudnicki's death.
The manslaughter information is now being added to the registry, according to the Guam Judiciary's Sex Offender Registry office, in response to questions from the Pacific Daily News.
The office also is reviewing the court records of the 718 sex offenders on the registry to see if there are related homicide convictions that need to be listed, the Guam Judiciary stated.
Lastimoza's criminal past was at the center of a dispute last year between Archbishop Anthony Apuron and the former parish priest of Santa Barbara Catholic church, Father Paul Gofigan.
After Lastimoza's name showed up on the sex offender registry, the archbishop demanded that Gofigan fire Lastimoza.
Joseph Lastimoza was listed as "director of facilities management" at the Santa Barbara church before he was fired.
The archbishop later removed Gofigan from the Santa Barbara parish.
"Father Paul was asked to resign because he disobeyed a directive from the archbishop," the Archdiocese of Agana stated in July last year. "In 2011, he was asked to terminate employment of an employee (publicly) known to have a sex offense on his record."
Gofigan has stated previously that he had fired Lastimoza, but as a parishioner, Lastimoza couldn't be prevented from attending Mass and participating in public events at the church.
Archdiocese officials were unavailable for comment yesterday about whether they knew Lastimoza is a convicted killer in addition to being a rapist.
Ann Keith, staff attorney for the Superior Court, said the 2010 revision to Guam's sex offender registry law required all related convictions from that point to be part of the registry.
For older convictions, before 2010, Guam's sex offender registry law didn't require capturing all relevant convictions, she added.
Joseph Lastimoza's older brother Herminio Lastimoza, 55, also was found guilty of raping Rudnicki, but was acquitted of a murder charge.
Rudnicki was a flight attendant on a Guam-Honolulu route when she was raped and killed in Tumon Bay, Pacific Daily News files show.
Joseph Lastimoza was sentenced to life in prison, with a chance of parole after 15 years, for rape. He was sentenced to eight years in prison for manslaughter.
The Guam Parole Board denied Joseph Lastimoza's parole request in 1997, but granted him parole in 1999, court documents state.
In March 2002, Joseph Lastimoza completed all of his parole conditions and became a free man, probation records show.
Herminio Lastimoza was sentenced to life in prison for rape, but like his brother, he also is out in the community.
Herminio Lastimoza was granted parole in 1996, parole records show.
The Lastimoza brothers must be listed on the registry for the rest of their lives because they're considered "level 1" sex offenders, which means they were convicted of sexually violent crimes.
Sen. Frank Aguon Jr., who wrote the 2010 amendments to the Guam sex offender registry law, said relevant information, such as a murder conviction, should be part of what the public can see on the registry.
Aguon said he's willing to consider further amending the registry so that the mayors will be informed if convicted sex offenders moves into their villages.
While some of the convicted sex offenders have served their prison terms and paid their debts to society, Aguon said, "it's the intent of the sex offender registry to ensure the community is informed on where these individuals are."
Aguon's amendment expanded the scope of the registry to include previously convicted sex offenders who have lifetime requirements to be on the registry.
The amendment allows previously convicted "level 1" offenders, such as the Lastimoza brothers, to be included on the registry.
This just open a can of worms for Adrian....the letters from John...Snap will be waiting!
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous at 10:24 pm,
DeleteI am not surprised. Tim Rohr has always been more into revenge rather than the truth.
If there is proof in the pudding where Adrian is concerned, then I would say he will fall under the category with Mr. Lastimosa! what revenge is there! the public has the right to know what is goingon especially if it involves the clergy.
DeleteWhy is it that when a NEO priest is attacked you are so defensive as if they cannot do anything wrong? When a non-Neo priest is attacked you too, also find ways to keep the attack up. You are just as vindictive and vengeful as you would say Tim Rohr is. If the shoe fits, wear it and this applies to the clergy also.
Dear Anonymous at 11:10 pm,
DeleteNowhere in any of my posts or comments did I ever say that an RMS priest cannot do anything wrong. In fact, I have stated a few times that a priest and the Archbishop are human and can make mistakes. They can sin. I have acknowledged that the Archbishop did say something bad to Father Paul. I never made any excuses for that. I have also acknowledged that the Archbishop apologizing to Father Paul was the right thing to do.
Rohr is toast. Wadeson will bring him along with SNAP. LOL he brought about the boys from San Francisco who happen to burn the money that the Archdiocese paid for there education at Menlo Park. Come out Jonathan Diaz we know you guys party at Menlo.
DeleteSorry 10/11 @11:22 PM..wrong Person...this is John...spelling different not Jonathan Diaz.....ding,ding, guess again, just as we are guessing who Diana is...
DeleteHi Diane. Look at what Tim wrote in his blog about David Mills' letter on the opinion page.
ReplyDelete"[Good thing you are using a pseudonym Mr. Mills. You are making allegations that you would actually have to prove on the stand when Mr. Lastimoza sues you. But since this isn't your real name, you have little to worry about...for now. But here again, this is right from the MOUTH of the Archbishop. Here is an excerpt from Archbishop Apuron's letter to Fr. Paul Gofigan, dated August 20, 2013 Prot. No. 013-057: "
"[Okay, so after trashing Fr. Paul and Mr. Lastimoza - who is married and has two young daughters - Mr. Mills is going to bring out the violins and play compassionate for us. Bullshit! - Ahem. Just quoting a gubernatorial candidate at a recent debate. I'm sure you know about that too, don't you, Mr. Mills?)"
http://www.junglewatch.info/2014/10/oh-dear-dear-mr-mills-what-have-you-done.html
Dear Anonymous at 10:27 pm,
DeleteI guess Mr. Rohr did not hear the latest news. And this time, the latest news was published by the Pacific Daily News regarding the 1981 killing. I wonder why he would think that Mr. Lastimoza would sue David Mills?
I see that he has no compassion for the woman who was raped and killed. Does Tim Rohr even understand that no matter what good things Joseph Lastimoza will do, it will NEVER make up for the crime that Mr. Lastimoza committed???? Yes, Mr. Lastimoza is married and has two young daughters, and the woman he killed would never and could never have that because he took it away from her. So, no matter what good he has done and will do, it will never make up for the life he destroyed.
So where is the forgiveness in your heart. Great sinners have become great saints. St. Paul persecuted the Christians is a good example. You seem to be judging this man who is trying to turn his life around. Did St. Paul make up for the lives that he destroyed? Think about it!
DeletePlease notice 2 things about rohr's tirade against mr. Mills. 1 He never challenges the facts!!! Not once! For every fact mills present rohr excoriates him (mills) but he never ever actually challenges any part of the editorial. He only threatens to reveal damaging information on the bishop or the way or whatever and ridicules mills. His post is a personal attack on mr. Mills not a challenge of the facts or their merit!
Delete2. Anyone notice how his tone has ratched up to high pitched yell? Just listen if you can with your imagination to the high note screeches cometing out of his pen (keyboard). If you check the last time he was so violent was when Diana published his murky connection to Benavente and the money. Rohr knows when his house of cards is in danger. He knows that this mans editorial is like a match getting too close to the base(who cares if he is really David mills. Can anyone find 1 thing wrong with what he says?) when rohr gets this way it is because he is a cornered animals and has not other way out but to attack. His tactic is always the same. Hide the real news with violent commentary.
good for the archbishop for being furious. Why on earth should he be calm and cozy with gofigan?
Dear Anonymous at 11:40 pm,
DeleteI did not judge Joseph Lastimoza. I only copied and pasted what the PDN published. If you want to see judgments, read Tim Rohr's personal attacks on David Mills. Anonymous at 12:06 am is correct. Tim Rohr did not say anything about the article that Mills wrote. Rohr's response to the Mill's letter were all personal attacks ridiculing and belittling Mr. Mill's grammar and memory.
Diana - If it wasn't meant to be judgmental, what was your reason for copying and pasting what the PDN published since It has nothing to do with an Insider's View of the Neocatechumenal Way?
DeleteDear Anonymous at 10:44 pm,
DeleteThe NCW is being blamed as the reason for the ousting of Father Paul. The Archbishop has already said that it was because Father Paul disobeyed him. It has already been over a year since Father Paul was ousted, and the NCW is still not in Dededo.
As David Mills stated in his letter, it is tragic for Joseph Lastismoza that he has repented and may have rehabilitated. Nevertheless, Mr. Mills is correct, the sex offender registry will always be over his head like a dark cloud all through the days of his life even when he has repented. That is the tragedy. The case with Christine, however, is not a tragedy. This is where I disagree with Mr. Mills. What happened to Christine was an ATROCITY committed by Joseph Lastimoza.
What make Tim Rohr so right? Is he Magnum PI? Bring the rubber shorts Rohr. Threatening a Father Adrian who has nothing to do with it! Bring it Rohr!
ReplyDeleteRemember you Magnum PI.
DeleteGood job Rohr, for Gofigan going to the media it made a great ripple effect for those who have sinned 35 years ago. I remember this Pan Am stewardes. Tsk
ReplyDeleteDearest Diana, When will u stop? Just because Tim is persecuting u, u do not have to react or post items that fan the flames. I am really concerned for your soul. I see u always posting items and responses that state it's so n so's fault, never yours. When Jesus was persecuted, he said nothing. Please, please, reconsider your counter attacks. You are not blameless my sister. Stop while you have stains of blood on your hands. Don't wait until your immersed in all the evil. If you scoff at this post and defend yourself again, then I'll know that u my sister have gone to far down this road to turn back. In Jesus' name, I pray for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous at 7:09 am,
DeletePeople who have followed me on my blog should already know that when I am wrong, I admit my wrongs. I am also a person who believes in "freedom of expression" as well as "freedom of religion." Besides, I copied and pasted what the PDN published.
You copy and paste all the time, Diana. Gets tedious. Then you get into your pontificating. Not becoming at all. Why don't you just quit blogging? Are you even tempted to give it up. OR, do you think you are accomplishing anonymous wonders? PS David Mills is NOT REAL. PSS There is no Santa Claus. There, I said it.
DeleteDear Anonymous at 4:29 pm,
DeleteWell, for starters, I can see that my blogging is getting under your skin. So, I must be doing something good. :) For someone who is not real.......the PDN managed to dig up the 1981 killing in their archives, proving that what this so-called "unreal" person said is REAL.
Rohr didn't say it wasn't real. He said your Mills guy isn't real. Don't get so exited Diana. This is not your crown and glory. Not yet.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous at 9:57 am,
DeleteReally? And how was Tim able to determine that Mr. Mills is not real? Because Tim said so? It seems to me that David Mills did a better investigative work and had better connections than Tim Rohr. The jungle has always been saying that Joseph Lastimoza was a sex offender. Nobody in the jungle (not even Tim Rohr) knew that he was also a murderer.
There you go again Diana...MURDERER! Who murdered St. Maria Gorette? Where did her murdere spend the rest of his life after he got out of prison? In a monsatery! You are judging the man again. Maybe you should read up on the lives of other saints asides from the ones who focus on vocations. You might learn a thing or two.
DeleteSo you are going to let him work around your children? Maybe you are ok with that but I am not and neither is the law.
DeleteThere's is also something to be said about a priest who allows a sinner no matter how repentant near occasions of sin. No saint no matter how converted trusts himself near occasions of sin. And I have my doubts about lasimozas sanctity.
Dear Anonymous at 12:53 pm,
DeleteAre you saying that he is NOT a murderer? Then who murdered Christine Rudnicki?? Even Mother Teresa admits that she is a sinner. We are all sinners. And that is not a judgment. That is the truth. Surely, you are not telling me that Joseph Lastimoza is no longer a sinner? What is it about the truth that you hate? Even the Apostle Paul admitted that he was a persecutor of Christians, and he was not judging himself He was speaking the truth about himself.
Acts 22:4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
BTW you can post this but not my comment on your writing to include St. Olga and her son who are also MURDERERS but are saints. Eat your words....you can pick an chose what you post, but defend your words about the destruction life and not being able to get it back. It seems that you can hang a man by his balls without forgiveness, yet our Lord have made MURDERERS SAINTS. Go back to learning the Catholic religion! So Judgemental!
DeleteDear Anonymous at 1:02 pm,
DeleteWhere in my post did I ever say that murderers cannot be saints? I will tell you exactly what I told Anonymous at 12:53 pm.
Are you saying that Joseph Lastimoza is NOT a murderer? Then who murdered Christine Rudnicki?? Even Mother Teresa admits that she is a sinner. We are all sinners. And that is not a judgment. That is the truth. Surely, you are not telling me that Joseph Lastimoza is no longer a sinner? What is it about the truth that you hate? Even the Apostle Paul admitted that he was a persecutor of Christians, and he was not judging himself He was speaking the truth about himself.
Acts 22:4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
The man did his time! What he had done if he is truly repentant is between him and God! You people continue to crucify him because of his sins. Guess you are better than the rest of us who have forgiveness and show mercy within our hearts. What would Our Lord say to you on this matter? Would he say, " continue smearing this man, he deserves it?" I now really wonder about what is being taught in the NCW!
DeleteDear Anonymous at 1:10 pm,
DeleteI only copied and pasted what the PDN published in its newspaper. The only thing I said is "More from the Pacific Daily News...."
It is wonderful that he has had such a change if direction in his life but he cannot work around children! More to the point the church cannot be liable to have him hanging around its buildings in an official semiofficial or unofficial capacity. It has nothing to do with compassion it has to do with liability and prudence!
DeleteOn the other hand on a personal note I think it's a little creepy that this guy doesn't leave and get a job. Why is he hanging around the church so much?
Call me judge mental if u must but I can't help wondering. And if you are honest with yourself you would not want your daughter in any situation where she can be left alone with him. Am I crazy for saying absolutely I think it is great he has repented but let us act with prudence?!?!?
Your replies speaks for itself. What would Christ say about this with your posting from PDN. Be Chrisrian like and let it be. Think about the effect is has on his daughters. No compassion at all for the others involved.
DeleteDiana, more people read the PDN than your illustrious blog. Why did you cut and paste. Please answer that question. YOU are the one trying to stir things up. Putting this up was NOT necessary at all. Poor judgment, Dian. Why did you do it. ??????
DeleteDiana, please keep in mind that you can murder with your tongue. Pope Francis said so recently. Don't say you don't judge. I am innocent I only cut and paste. You have said plenty of less than inspiring things. Hiding behind your pseudonym, of course.
DeleteSorry, Diana, we have known of the murder from the beginning of the whole horrible mess. Genius.
DeleteDear Anonymous at 4:17 pm,
DeleteIf more people read the PDN, then why does it bother you what I put in my blog? This is my blog.
Dear Anonymous at 4:25 pm,
DeleteThen it should not bother you that the PDN posted the story in their newspaper and I copied and pasted it for those who happened to miss the news.
Dear Anonymous at 4:23 pm,
DeleteDo not worry. I never wished Tim Rohr to Hell the way he did the Archbishop. I never posted a picture of him on a railroad tracks with a train about to hit him as he did the Archbishop. I never wished him to be severely sick as he did the Archbishop. Come to think of it......why are you not telling these things in the jungle?
Anonymous at 417 and 423, if you do not like it don't read it. Who's forcing you? You accuse Diana of judgement and then judge her yourself. Pot calling the kettle if I were to follow your reasoning. Go tell rohr to stop judging.
DeleteI think that Diana is the only public source defending AAA and is necessary for public opinion. And I enjoy reading her balanced and research answers. Thank you Diana for putting up with this nonsense
Dear Anonymous at 4:10 pm,
DeleteWhat I posted here came from the PDN? What makes you think that his daughters read my blog and not the PDN?
I wonder whether Mr. Rohr will be defending the actions of this priest who harbored a serial rapist and a murderer if the woman raped and killed was his daughter?
DeletePoor Barbara. She came to work here in Guam, she went out jogging and she was brutally and callously raped and murdered. Raped and murdered. Raped and murdered. And no one seems to care about her and her family. I repeat, poor Barbara. Just imagine the anguish and angst of her last moments on earth in Tumon Beach. Her ghost came back to haunt us.
DeleteSo after all, Archbishop was right! He kept a gracious silence all along and suffered with an honorable dignity all these calumnies that were said against him these past months. He never answered back. He never went to the media to defend his actions except once to state the reasons behind his decisions. What a great Archbishop we have. This is holiness. And some want to oust him out. Crazy.
DeleteGracious silence you say. Well not so sure about that.
DeleteHe continues to threaten, he really deserve to be excommunicated in a major penalty. I pray for your soul not to be condemn. Read below Diana.
ReplyDelete[And we will all be saying the same VERY SOON about your man, Archbishop Apuron: THAT THE REMOVAL OF THIS BISHOP SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE BEFORE!]
What a mess you've made Mr. Mills. Now you've forced me to bring in the boys from San Francisco. Adrian, are you ready? Talk to your friend John, lately? I have. You see, John and his friends have been "interested BY" this discussion too. And wait till you read THEIR story. Be glad you used a pseudonym, Mr. Mills. Unfortunately it's too late for Adrian and the boys.
El Camino (aka Father Pius) -- How do you know Mr. Lastimoza continues to threaten? And who are you to say he should be excommunicated? I'm sure if he had joined the NCW, Diana wouldn't have posted this.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous at 4:05 pm,
DeleteEl Camino is referring to Tim Rohr, not Mr. Lastimoza.
How can El Camino say in one sentence he deserves to be excommunicated and then in the next sentence he prays for him not to be condemned? What a bunch of confused people you are.
DeleteSo, for all these months Tim Rohr knew that this guy who was employed by Father Paul Gofigan was a serial rapist and a murderer. He said it himself in his blog that he went to the Courts to read the records of this case against Lastimoza. And he had no objections that he works in a Church where so many people go. What about prevention of crime? He owes us an apology for feeding us with so many half-truths.
DeleteAnon October 13 @ 4:20 AM, you claim Tim Rohr went to the Courts to read the records of this case against Lastimoza but did you also read what happened when he went to the Superior Court? In case you missed it, check it out:
Delete"Just as an FYI, Mr. Mills, last year after this story broke, I personally went to the Guam Superior Court and FOIA requested all documents relating to Joseph B. Lastimoza for this time frame. I was advised by the court that the documents were in a warehouse and was told to come back in 2 days. I came back in 2 days and was told that the documents for that time period no longer existed, that they had been destroyed in a typhoon. So I'm wondering where you got all this information? And with such detail?"
As you can see if you bothered to read Tim Rohr DID NOT READ the records because he was told the the documents he asked for no longer existed
Dear Anonymous at 11:06 am,
DeleteI wonder if Tim went to Joseph Lastimoza? Since he was writing a book about Father Paul getting ousted from the Dededo parish and was unable to obtain any records from the court, did he question Lastimoza so he could at least get his testimony?
Dear Anonymous at 8:11 am,
DeleteWho is "we"? Not everyone knew about it. Why else would Tim Rohr personally attack Mr. Mills?
Oh Diana, because of you cutting and pasting soon you will hear the story entitled " Here's Johnny".
DeleteFather Adrian will soon be echoing more garbage in his life. He wasn't totally honest the first time round. Can't wait to hear the remaining echoes from the Archbishop....Oh what slander this will be....Courage to eat the garbage that will be thrown out soon! Such fruits!
People need to let the past stay in the past. Mr. L did his time. He got out and he decided to make his life better for his two kids and for himself. If he's a danger to our community, why would they even bother with parole? If he's a danger, why doesn't he strike again? He is not a harm to anyone. He has not hurt anyone after he got out. He's now happily married with two kids. He may have a dark past, but he's not letting it control his life. He's not out there hurting anyone. He's trying to live his life for the better. But sadly now everyone is throwing stones and spitting at him. People need to stop. We teach our kids that it isn't nice to say mean things about other kids, no matter how true they can be. But here we are, ignoring what we preach.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading next Sunday's gospel, "render to Caesar , what is Caesar's and to God, what belongs to God." Some thoughts on this ongoing saga in this blog.
ReplyDeleteDiana, when we allow ourselves to believe that we must impose our standards of morality, organization, belief and behaviour on our community, cities and societies, we have confused “what is God’s” and “what is Caesar’s”. When we believe it is God’s will for us to denigrate, exclude or judge those who believe or behave differently from us, we have confused “what is God’s” and “what is Caesar’s”. When we believe that we deserve some sort of privileged treatment in society because of our faith, we have confused “what is God’s” and “what is Caesar’s".
Isaias Ginson October 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM
ReplyDeleteSo what happens when we speak as we are both God and Caesar Mr. Ginson. I can review all your comments and its hard to distinguish sometimes.
@ANON 6:42PM....He asked you first. Isaias may be speaking as both God and Ceasar, but he doesn't answer to a community as a resp./co-resp. He's asking a valid question; what's your answer? Remember, the whole world, including myself, is intrigued w/this drama unfolding between the jungle and the neos and read both blogs to make some type of informed decision on how to proceed w/the events unfolding in our Church. Please respond. lack of a response or posting of this question speaks for itself. However, I'm beginning to see "Diana" is somewhat fair and balanced and CIVIL, so I hope she posts this question from me.....Isaias asked the question first, what's your answer.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous October 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM
DeleteIn what order do you want me to answer first? In both cases a man who speaks as a God will not hear anything....why?...he is God. In his mind, he is God. If Isaias is speaking as ceasar....a king..well no manner of truth matters as the king dictates his own truth. A person who seeks God knows humility, knowing that he knows nothing. We may think we know something through our intellect but in reality, we only know what God reveals.
Anonymous October 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM
DeleteNo answer will be acceptable to Isaias; he is a scholar on one hand with the intellect to manipulate a conversation to fit his comfort of understanding. I'll pray for your some type of informed decision. If he does call you, it is either a yes or no. Follow me Anonymous October 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM. Yes or no.....
Isaias does not frame a question. He frames a series of personal reflections without asking any specific question about any specific issue. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Either go back to school and take some logic courses or learn to frame questions properly and the other one learn to read and not assume an authors meaning. All I read are unclear sanctimonious veiled judgements about??? A non defined organization or system of morality.
ReplyDeleteAre you speaking about your private church? Did start a store front isaias?
Diana -- The REAL question in everyone's mind ...Would this have been posted if Mr. Lastimoza was a neocat?
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous at 8:32 pm,
DeleteWhy is that a question in everyone's mind?? The fact that the Archbishop also removed Father John (an RMS priest) should already answer that question.
Why does Mr. Mill's letter bother those in the jungle? Mr. Mills did say that those crimes which Mr. Lastimoza committed were in the past. He had the dates on all of them. Tim Rohr also copied and pasted the letter from PDN with his own remarks of Mr. Mills.
Mr. Rohr did not say that the things mentioned in the letter were not real. Instead, he claimed that the author who wrote it is not real. I am guessing that he is hoping to convince his followers that if the author is not real, then everything said in the letter is not real as well.
This is great! I have never encountered a group of people who are in such denial about all the pedophiles on their island. Own up to it and get ready for all the indictments and prosecutions that are coming for those who have done wrong and those who were aware and did nothing about it.
ReplyDelete