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Reporter: By Stephanie Franks
Email Address: stephanie.franks@kwtx.com

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(October 6, 2008) - A Killeen woman has reported to police that she has been getting strange phone calls from a man after posting a babysitting ad on Craigslist.com.

The woman who wished to remain anonymous said she mistakenly put her full name, a picture and a phone number on the Web site.

Afterward, a man calling himself "Bill" called her several times asking questions such as whether she pulls down her kids pants when she spanks them and claiming he beats his own children with extension cords and phone cords.

Several other women have posted similar stories about calls from the same phone number.

Some of them also claimed the man asked sexually oriented questions about the women's appearance.

The man reportedly claims to live in Killeen but wouldn't give any more information out.

Police warn about putting personal information on the Web and are asking other area residents to let them know if they’ve received similar calls.


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Posted by: Cee needs to simmer down Location: Killeen on Oct 16, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Cee you don't make any sense. Why are you bashing her anyways? You don't think she has enough problems from the weirdo calling her because of a bad decision? No? She needs you to sit there and say pointless crud to learn her lesson?? Seriously, find something important to take a stand on not some 2 bit article about a prank call.

Posted by: Kristan Location: Dallas on Oct 15, 2008 at 09:48 PM
LOL. Stupid move. :]

Posted by: Anon Location: Waco on Oct 15, 2008 at 08:31 PM
I agree with one of the other entries stating that this could just be a prank phone call that got way out of hand. Yes, I agree there are some crazy people in the world today, but what if it was someone who was just being stupid and wanted to get a rise out of her. It was first of all dumb on her part to have put in her name, phone # and picture on an ad on craigslist. Haven't you ever heard of pedophiles? If you are wanting to make some extra cash, go put up ads at local community colleges, churches, etc. There are a number of places to place ads other than on craigslist. That had to have been one of the unsafest decisions a person can make. That is where people sale things and make extra money from things they are getting rid of. Not to put a babysitting ad in. This girl was not using her head when she did this and now are police system are having to waist time looking into this when there are children getting abused and other crimes happening all around our state.

Posted by: DJ Location: Texas on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:33 PM
I think everyone is bashing Anonymous - and not looking at the big picture. Have you looked at the other web sites where others are posting what this man has said to them? As I said before, I spoke to him on the phone - he told me that he does have children and that him and his wife want them disciplined in these horrific ways. It is not just a prank phone call when a child's life could be endangered. The importance of this story is not how anyone got phone numbers - it is if a child needs help.

Posted by: Larissa Location: Riffle on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:12 PM
ok CEE I never posted that you are crazy. I saw that too and was confused so sorry if you think that but it wasnt. Anyways all of you have your opinions and thats fine, but I never wrote that. Get over yourself and grow up.

Posted by: Tamara Location: Waco on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Anonymous- you mean to tell me you put out an ad, with picture included to babysit "1" child. I think that was a big waste of time as for this story also!! Don't be mad a Cee cause you are wasting everyone's time. Have you ever heard of a prank phone call.

Posted by: Carrie Location: Ft. Hood on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Dang Anonymous, you sure are being awful defensive for your stupid mistake. Hope this gets stopped before it goes any further.

Posted by: cee Location: FT.HOOD on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:02 AM
OK ANONYMOUS..THE COMMENT AT 3.05 BY CEE..EVERYONE KNOWS THAT IS NOT ME..AND WE KNOW IT IS YOU.SAYIN "I AM CRAZY"..GET OFF YOUR LAZY BUT..GO GET A REAL JOB....REASON OR NOT..YOU JUST SHOWED US THAT YOU ARE CRAZY...I WOULD NOT THINK ABOUT LETTING YOU BABYSIT A DOG/LEAST NOT SOMEONE KIDS...GET A LIFE..NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO ASSUME SOMEONES INDENTITY..THINK AGAIN...THIS IS JUST FOR COMMENTS WHY WOULD YOU GET BACK ON THE SITE LIKE YOU ARE "CEE"" AND POST I AM CRAZY...HOW DOES THAT MANKE YOU LOOK..YOU ARE A IDIOT...

Posted by: Duh Location: Killeen on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Not a smart move on your part...it must be embarrassing....are you sure it was for babysitting and not one of those nasty craigslist subtitles????? Take care of your kids and don't be stupid to jeopardize your children.........accidental..not buying it...just sayin""""""

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Like i said you need to know what your talking about before posting. I wasn't paying for any babysitting. I posted an ad that I wanted to babysit 1 child. Get it right. K thanks

Posted by: cee Location: ft.hood on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:13 PM
duh.i totatlly agree with you.because if the police took ths seriously..he would be arrested by now..they have the nhumber..they can run the phone #/see who its registered too/and take it from there...so if this person is not blocking out his #/hmmmmmmm...i agree.let it go to voicemail.....don't feed into this guy...

Posted by: CEE Location: FT.HOOD on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:08 PM
NO ANONYMOUS....YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT OR GO TO THE NEWS..OKAY I AHAVE BROWSED CRAIGLIST..AND I WOULD NOT DARE LEAVE OR LOOK TO FIND OR POST ANYTHING..ESPECIALLY ...DEALING WITH MY KIDS..I JUST THINK THAT ..THAT WAS THE WRONG WAY TO GO...THINK OF YOUR KIDS..PLEASE PUT YOUR KIDS SAFETY FIRST...IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR A BABYSITTER..YOU COULD AFFORD TO GO CHECK INTO A LEGAL DAYCARE.....LADY YOU WERE ASKING FOR TROUBLE...LETS ALL THANK GOD THAT THIS IS ALL THE TROUBLE YOU GOT.....THINK SMART WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR KIDS....SO YOU THINK BEFOR YOU POST ANOTHER AD OR VOICE YOUR OPINION...LADY WE LIVE IN A STUPID WORLD..AND YOU JUST CONFIRMED IT.....

Posted by: Duh on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Big deal. So you hang up or don't answer when the number pops up. Why is this news? It happens all the time. And why would you post your picture for a babysitting ad in the first place? Duh. I guarantee this guy doesn't even have kids- he's just playing games or getting off on your reaction.

Posted by: Parent Location: waco on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:59 AM
This is horrible and I hope they stop him!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Killeen on Oct 8, 2008 at 03:31 AM
Anybody that beats their children and wants to know if kids are being spanked on the bare bottom is 1) a borderline psycho 2) must be a pedophile 3) should be sent away for as long as humanly possible 4) if he touches any children or incites others to do do, I hope he get prison. Then, he could have "jail justice" applied to him for a long, long time!

Posted by: DJ Location: Texas on Oct 7, 2008 at 05:22 PM
I actually spoke to this man as well. He told me the same things and was not ashamed of what he was saying. I think it is great someone is actually taking a look at what is going on. I contacted the police departments both locally and out of state as well as CPS and was not able to get anyone to pay attention. Hopefully no child has been injured or will be injured by him - but he needs to be stopped.

Posted by: Just sayin is all Location: Ft Hood on Oct 7, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I have to agree with Cee.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 at 01:26 PM
i think she means after the fact. im sure she wasnt anticipating some sicko to call her.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Funny...i didnt say i mistakenly put my pics and number on craigslist...i said i did that and then he this man started calling me and harassing me and wanted me to beat his children...maybe YOU should know what your talking about before leaving a comment!

Posted by: cee Location: ft.hood on Oct 7, 2008 at 07:45 AM
HOW DO YOU MISTAKENLY PUT YOUR PICS/AND # ON CRAIGLIST...FOR BABYSITTING PURPOSES...LADY PLEASE...SOUNDS FISHY...

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