{"id":359964,"date":"2026-06-14T02:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/359964\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T02:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:46:15","slug":"california-child-predator-caught-after-10-months-on-the-run-we-never-stopped-fighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/359964\/","title":{"rendered":"California child predator caught after 10 months on the run: \u2018We never stopped fighting\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A convicted <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/10\/us-news\/small-california-town-revolts-as-they-uncover-plans-to-home-sex-fiend-on-their-street\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:California child molester;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;California child molester&quot;}\" class=\"link \">California child molester<\/a> who vanished before sentencing and remained a fugitive for nearly 10 months has finally been captured, reigniting criticism of a justice system that allowed him to stay free after a jury found him guilty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Carl Cacconie, 52, was arrested Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona, after authorities tracked him down following a lengthy manhunt.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Carl Cacconie, 52. KCRA 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"469\" height=\"658\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/17d7b932a54220375d2cf8e4e2477d0e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Carl Cacconie, 52. KCRA 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Members of the FBI Phoenix Desert Hawk Fugitive Task Force took him into custody without incident around 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The arrest comes after Cacconie disappeared while awaiting punishment for six counts of lewd acts with a child younger than 14 years old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A jury convicted him on July 17, 2025, in El Dorado County, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ElDoradoDA\/videos\/%F0%9D%90%85%F0%9D%90%8E%F0%9D%90%91-%F0%9D%90%88%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%88%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%84-%F0%9D%90%91%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%8B%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%84%F0%9D%90%89%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%B2-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8F-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%93%F0%9D%90%89%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%B2-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AF%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%A5-%F0%9D%90%96-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%9F-%F0%9D%90%8C%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A9%F0%9D%90%A5%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%AD\/750283707374579\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:but despite the guilty verdict, he remained out of custody;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;but despite the guilty verdict, he remained out of custody&quot;}\" class=\"link \">but despite the guilty verdict, he remained out of custody<\/a> on $1 million bail pending sentencing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As part of his release conditions, Cacconie surrendered his passport and was fitted with a monitoring device. Authorities said the device stopped transmitting on Aug. 17, 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He was last seen in San Francisco on Aug. 22, 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His sentencing was scheduled for Aug. 25, 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Instead of appearing in court, Cacconie vanished.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The case quickly became a flashpoint for critics who argue California\u2019s criminal justice system gives dangerous offenders too much freedom even after conviction.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"FBI Sacramento Field Offices. Google\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"937\" height=\"564\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3eb2e89a17f0d621312215af2ebb8b7f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>FBI Sacramento Field Offices. Google<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Months after Cacconie fled, the FBI issued a warrant for his arrest on May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After another month of searching, authorities located him in Scottsdale, bringing the fugitive case to an end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cacconie is expected to appear in court in Scottsdale before being extradited to California.<\/p>\n<p>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">California Post News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCaliforniaPost\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Facebook;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Facebook&quot;}\" class=\"link 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here!&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Sign up here!<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/california-post\/id6751343487\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Page Six Hollywood:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Page Six Hollywood&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Page Six Hollywood: <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/hollywood-signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Sign up here!;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sign up here!&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Sign up here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Once returned, he will face sentencing for his convictions as well as additional charges connected to his disappearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe never stopped fighting for justice in this case,\u201d El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson said.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson. eldoradocounty.ca.gov\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"549\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8e2c88cbdcb73ba24b65b30b7706f56d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson. eldoradocounty.ca.gov<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe are deeply grateful to our federal partners, whose collaboration was invaluable in locating and apprehending Cacconie. While nothing can erase the harm caused, we hope today\u2019s outcome offers a measure of peace to Cacconie\u2019s survivor and family, knowing that he will now finally be held accountable and sentenced for his crimes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The fallout from the case has already reached Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">State Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has pointed to the case as the chief reason for legislation that would strip judges of <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/02\/26\/us-news\/gavin-newsom-faces-outrage-as-old-child-rapist-walks-free\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:discretion in similar cases;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;discretion in similar cases&quot;}\" class=\"link \">discretion in similar cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The proposal would require anyone convicted of severe child sex crimes to be jailed immediately after a jury verdict, eliminating post-conviction bail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pressure has also mounted on the judiciary.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2026, just weeks before Cacconie\u2019s arrest, the victim\u2019s family filed a formal complaint against Judge Michael McLaughlin with the California Commission on Judicial Performance.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A convicted California child molester who vanished before sentencing and remained a fugitive for nearly 10 months has&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":359965,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[1956,7,9,8,66734,136631,41370,8921,60730,90072],"class_list":["post-359964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-california","tag-arizona","tag-california","tag-california-headlines","tag-california-news","tag-california-post","tag-carl-cacconie","tag-child-molester","tag-el-dorado-county","tag-justice-system","tag-scottsdale"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=359964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359964\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=359964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=359964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=359964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}