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Megan Kanka

Megan Nicole Kanka, a 7-year-old girl, on July 29, 1994, was raped and murdered by a previously convicted sex offender[?], Jesse Timmendequas, who was living across the street. Her death resulted in the New Jersey Legislature[?] passing Megan's Law[?], which requires notification when a convicted sex offender moves into a neighborhood.

Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation

This is a non-profit charity founded by the Kanka family with the intent of preventing crimes against children.

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Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation (http://www.megannicolekankafoundation.org/) (official)

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