SULLIVAN - A 38-year-old Sullivan man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 4 by the Sullivan Police Department for Statutory Rape - First Degree. Sean Blum, 38, was arrested after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual intercourse with a person that is less than fourteen years of age. As of Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) Blum was being held in the Franklin County jail on a $75,000 cash-only bond. According to Missouri state law (RSMo 566.032):

566.032.1 A person commits the crime of statutory rape in the first degree if he has sexual intercourse with another person who is less than fourteen years old.
2. Statutory rape in the first degree or an attempt to commit statutory rape in the first degree is a felony for which the authorized term of imprisonment is life imprisonment or a term of years not less than five years, unless in the course thereof the actor inflicts serious physical injury on any person, displays a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in a threatening manner, subjects the victim to sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with more than one person, or the victim is less than twelve years of age in which case the authorized term of imprisonment is life imprisonment or a term of years not less than ten years.

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spyke1   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2009-09-08 15:33:40 WOW! People like this make me sick. I hope that he gets the maximum penalty for this crime. If this were my son or daughter he would beg the police to keep him in prison.

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-08 23:11:02 I think we should all remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Lets please not further harm his family and friends, or the victims family and friends by saying such drastic things.

icuQQ   | Registered | 2009-09-08 23:10:35 I realize that a person is innocent until proven guilty, but, just the thought of such a thing happening as this makes me sick at my stomach !! A "business man" on top of it!! I am not trying to pass judgement, I only know what I have read in this article, but, the law had to have some evidence or they couldn't have arrested him. My heart goes out to the child, the family of the child and also the family of this man. None of them deserve such a tragedy in their lives. I pray God will see he gets mental help plus the maximum penalty for such a crime if he is truly guilty.

thetruth   | Registered | 2009-09-09 09:30:52 Kriston, you are right. He is innocent until proven guilty. But obviously the police have obtained enough probable cause and evidence to get the warrant. I dont think that there is anything that can be said on here that will "hurt" him or his family any more that he has already done. I think people should be more worried about hurting the poor child he allegedly did this to.

lucky1   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 09:35:53 Please!!! How many people are charged with this then found innocent? He deserves to go to jail for a very long time! He has a daughter the same age as the victim! What a freak!!! And I would never call him a business man! More like a scam artist!

spyke1   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 09:36:30 icuqq is right... the police had to have some form of evidence before arresting him, whether he is guilty of the actual crime or not there must have been some form of misconduct. I feel sorry for his family for the shame he has put on them, other than that I could care less if my comments hurt his feelings. Rape or misconduct with children is proven to be a mental disease and until he is shown how wrong it was and recieves extensive counceling lock him up, for his own good and childrens safety. Anyone who defends his actions needs counseling as well!!

Melissa Dusek   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 09:37:55 We all need to remember that we are innocent until proven guilty! That is what makes our country what it is. This is painful for both families involved and commets that are just hurtful are not helping anyone in this tradgic time. If you want to help pray for both families because this man is innocent until he get his day in court and I know he is a good person inside and out.

spyke1   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2009-09-09 12:42:29 Melissa... If you had a young daughter would you leave her alone with him... and if you would then I really hope you dont have a child, and your not innocent until proven guilty, if you did it your guilty whether you got caught or not. This is what is wrong with our society we let people get away with things like this because of people like you defending the sick and twisted. Get off your soap box and let him recieve the punishment he deserves... To the family of the victim, best of wishes and I hope everything works itself out...

Angie   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 13:34:03 I would be curious to find out if it was consensual or not. Either way he was the adult and knows that is NOT RIGHT!

Looloo123   | Registered | 2009-09-09 14:46:16 This whole thing makes me sick! And if it's not bad enough that this girl was 12-13 she is supposedly his ex-step daughter! Sean needs to rot in jail for a very long time! What does any man, especially a 38 year old father figure have any business with a 12 year old girl for?! And it has been on going?! Shame on you Sean you make me sick!

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-09 14:46:42 Soap Box?? Really? Saying things like he is a scam artist, is getting personal and has no relevance to his case--just vicious gossip. Bringing up the basic human right of being innocent until proven guilty is not defending his actions, it's only reminding people that once their words are spoken they cannot be taken back and unless you are the victim or the suspect, you really have no idea.

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-09 15:32:21 LooLoo123-- He has only been married one time. So, the victim being his ex-step-daughter is high unlikely -- and is once again, vicious gossip. Keep those to yourself.

spyke1   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 15:33:58 Kristen, yeah I kinda do have an idea, my little sister was raped a few years back and still hasnt recovered from it. Consensual or not he is a sick piece of work and needs help. The state of mind he has now thinking that sex with a minor is ok makes him a no good piece of trash no matter how you look at it. Stop wasting your time, in one way or another he is quilty and I hate to keep repeating myself but he deserves the maximium penalty. If any of you think there is ANY justification for his actions then you need to start looking into counseling!

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-09 16:10:54 I AM NOT DEFENDING HIS ACTIONS! I AM NOT SAYING WHAT HE DID WAS RIGHT! I wasn't questioning your familiarity with rape, I was questioning your familiarity with SEAN'S case. A lot of these cases can come from just rumors. This subject is very touchy with any person and is taken very seriously so even accusations must be taken seriously. Do you have any idea what evidence they have against him? No. LooLoo123, do you have any idea who the victim is? That is a for sure, no. So, let's not make even more allegations against him and assume the details of his case. He did something wrong, he is paying for it, as we speak. Nothing more needs to be said or done in the matter.

katieandlou - Facts..Facts...Facts...   | Registered | 2009-09-09 16:11:11 Fact is that we are all innocent until proven guilty, correct! Another Fact is that we all have a right to freedom of speech and it shows that on this comment page provided by a wonderful newspaper.

.net - victim   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 16:11:24 I would like to say for the sake of clarity that the victim is not any relation to the Blum family or his ex wife for that matter. Simply not true.

lucky1   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-09 16:11:39 Kristen, it doesn't matter if it is his step-daughter or not! She was someones daughter! she deserves better than to be manipulated by a 38 year old man! why are you taking up for him? You are a little to old for his taste, so let him rot in jail!

.net   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2009-09-09 16:22:11 Yes, she was someone's daughter. However, she was not his or his ex's daughter. It does matter, to his daughter! I'm sure she doesn't want people to think that she is the victim here. She is just a child!

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-09 16:22:53 lucky1-- I am taking up for him because I believe there are a lot of things being said about him that are unfair and unjust. No one knows the details whether they want to believe it or not. I have heard of a lot of young girls who say they, "Like having sex with older men." DISGUSTING, about as disgusting as you think Sean is. Maybe the victim is a girl just like the girls they are talking about more and more whose promiscuity is leading to cases like this. I agree that Sean should have used better judgement. End of story. And once again saying things like I'm too old for him, is slanderous and uneccesary to prove your point. Thanks.

spyke1   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-09 18:58:29 Kristen, sure try to turn the little girl into the bad person and him into the victim, that really shows what kind of person you are...

thetruth   | Registered | 2009-09-10 09:44:26 Well kristen anderson its news to me that the police base their cases and get warrants on rumors. Thats what you said in the post above "A lot of these cases can come from just rumors". It doesn't matter if its consensual shes a child. And if you want to take up for this guy then lets see if you would leave your child with him for the night. Would you? There is no way in hell that I would whether innocent or guilty. The police have found enough evidence. And you say "Maybe the victim is a girl just like the girls they are talking about more and more whose promiscuity is leading to cases like this." all I can say is, your an IDIOT!. So lets blame the 12 and 13 year olds. And not the adults. Heres the key words "child" and "adult" PERIOD!

KristenAnderson   | Registered | 2009-09-10 12:36:27 It is very common for kids to make allegations like this and the allegations turn into an arrest (the RumorsI was referring to). I put no Blameon this girl. I just believe that a girl who brags about liking sex with older men should get help as well. Once again, I am not defending his actions, I am only shedding light on the fact that girls around this age need to be more aware of how serious these cases really are.

cardinals1 - sean blum   | Registered | 2009-09-10 12:36:43 he is inocent until proven guilty,,,oh wait he has already confessed to it...so guess that answers alot of questions...they will have lots of fun with him in prison....they love child molesters

mmk3973 - HELLO EDITOR?!   | 98.96.114.xxx | 2009-09-10 19:35:09 "Terms and Conditions" wrote: No comment may contain: * Potentially libelous statements. HEY EDITOR! When does the code of conduct for this website actually come into play here? Only when people make a big enough stink? Come on! Stop the rumor mill already! You are not the victim; you are not the defendant, nor the judge. Everything said is hurting someone, namely his daughter! I'm beginning to think the group of users who comment like this are nothing but a big pack of vicious dogs waiting for their next press release from the Sheriff so they can attack! DISGUSTING!

bebe cakes   | 98.96.114.xxx | 2009-09-10 19:34:33 Some younger girls appear to be much older than what they really are. The man should've known better. Having said that, you never know: the girl could've teased him to no end. Whether you choose to accept it or not, there are tons of prosti-tots lurking around!

Adam Kay!!!   | 98.96.114.xxx | 2009-09-10 19:34:07 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S THE DEVIL !!!! and ppl on facebook are making a support child molester group.. wtf ppl!!

Mom   | 98.96.114.xxx | 2009-09-10 19:32:52 KristenAnderson--As stated in the article, *after* investigating the allegations, he was arrested. They didn't arrest him based on hearsay. Also, I couldn't disagree more with your comment "nothing more needs to be said or done in the matter." That sort of social gag order, so to speak, belongs in the past. This article is not based on rumors or gossip. The moderator can decide if any of our comments need to be removed.

Sullivangirl   | 216.229.76.xxx | 2009-09-10 19:06:57 Oh, my, Kristen. How can you possibly blame the victim in a child molestation case? Unbelievable. Delusional, even. It's common for kids to make this kind of allegation? Well, sure....I guess it is....after they've been raped.

bebe cakes   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-10 22:45:01 Uh Sullivan Girl...you can't rape the willing... Maybe he knew how old she was; maybe not. Girls lie about their age. Girls tease. I know...I'm a girl. Do you know exactly what happened behind closed doors? Sometimes you can't rape the willing! Again, I think he should've made a more responsible decision if he did know her age, but stat rape is when both parties are WILLING.

Mom   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-11 01:12:33 Wow. Willingness does not make it legal. He broke the law. With a 12-year-old girl. One more time: 12 years old.

Sullivangirl   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-11 01:12:17 My, my, my, bebe. Are you telling me this guy couldn't tell the difference between a 12-year-old girl and an adult? He knew her age, anyway. Keep on typing, my friend. Your ignorance is showing more and more with each post you submit.

bebe cakes   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-11 11:50:27 I don't believe I'm ignorant. I believe I'm looking at both sides of the fence. Can you tell how old somebody is by looking at them? Not me. There are tons of 12 & 13 year olds dressing inappropriately and looking much, much older than what they are! He's not 100% innocent - I agree. I'm not saying he's perfect. But people need to look at both sides instead of simply putting all the blame on him!

Sullivangirl   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-11 11:51:16 Bebe...when a grown man has sex with a 12-year-old girl, there is only one side of the fence....the wrong side. I don't care how a 12-year-old child is dressed--she is still a child. Your argument is not only crazy, it also happens to be a moot point in this situation. T Soooo...not only has he done horrible damage to this child, he has also destroyed his daughter's life as well. How do you think she feels, having to go to school with everyone knowing what her father has done?

bebe cakes - re:   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-11 15:24:14 Sullivangirl wrote: Bebe...when a grown man has sex with a 12-year-old girl, there is only one side of the fence....the wrong side. I don't care how a 12-year-old child is dressed--she is still a child. Your argument is not only crazy, it also happens to be a moot point in this situation. T Soooo...not only has he done horrible damage to this child, he has also destroyed his daughter's life as well. How do you think she feels, having to go to school with everyone knowing what her father has done? Oh I'm sure his daughter is mortified, confused, upset...I can only imagine. And how do you think she would feel if she came across this website and read everybody's rude and thoughtless comments??? Basically you are saying regardless of how old and 'mature' the 12 year old appeared to be, he should've known she was only 12? Should he have asked to see her ID before THEY did the deed?

Sullivangirl   | 67.142.129.xxx | 2009-09-11 15:55:37 You are one messed up individual, BeBe. He did know how old she was before HE did it TO her.

spyke1   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-09-11 20:41:49 bebe, just shut up... your an idiot. Anyone who can mistake a 12 year old girl for someone at least of the age 18 is a #$*&$@!. If you really think that he thought she was older your just about the dumbest person on the planet. I cannot believe how stupid some people can be.

lamom - re:   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2009-09-16 16:17:47 bebe cakes wrote: Uh Sullivan Girl...you can't rape the willing... Maybe he knew how old she was; maybe not. Girls lie about their age. Girls tease. I know...I'm a girl. Do you know exactly what happened behind closed doors? Sometimes you can't rape the willing! Again, I think he should've made a more responsible decision if he did know her age, but stat rape is when both parties are WILLING. Absolutely unbelievable. Notice the following definition: 566.032.1 A person commits the crime of statutory rape in the first degree if he has sexual intercourse with another person who is less than fourteen years old. There is no where that consensual is used. Maybe over the age of 14, but not under the age of 14. I hope you are never blessed with children if you believe everything you are saying.

concerned   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-22 14:05:08 [i]I know Sean and have for a some time. I am mortified over this whole situation. There are so MANY people that this affects; the "Victim", his daughter, their entire families and friends. Sean was ABSOLUTELY WRONG for doing this and he should be punished. But we, the readers of this article can not punish him. He will be punished by a group of our peers who will hear testimony and see the evidence. Until all the facts are known no one really has the right to pass on judgment. [/i]

lamom   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-22 12:46:53 I think the fact that he confessed shows the important facts. Since the victim is 12, there are no extenuating circumstances that will change my opinion. I hope he is punished to the full extent of the LAW. Not vigilante justice, but the law.

thetruth   | Registered | 2009-09-23 09:00:04 Sometimes the "law" just is not good enough.

lamom   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2009-09-23 10:36:42 Since he confessed, I will have to agree with you. The innocent until proven guilty really doesn't apply in this case! He has admitted he is guilty!!

lamom   | 71.94.76.xxx | 2009-10-01 11:43:29 Looks like the next court date is 10/15/09. I wonder how long this will drag out. The case against James Tom Marks is finally up for trial on November 2, 3 and 4th and that was first reported months and months ago.

4what   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2010-02-25 16:00:24 I would like to know, when so many contractors are out of work,and with the legal issues this guy is facing, HOW did this guy land an almost million dollar grocery store project in barnhart. who would hire someone who may go to prison for chld rape. and apparently he may have landed several goverment jobs for the army corp. of engineers.I think I would do a background check before I hired someone for a job of this scale.

4what   | 134.197.22.xxx | 2010-02-25 16:00:36 If he has his license revoked then how is he still driving around all the time, and if my windows were tinted that dark I would be pulled over in a heartbeat.

4what   | 216.229.92.xxx | 2010-03-12 13:40:28 I have a feeling there are many more young girls that could have fell victim to sean,he is notorious for hanging out with high school age kids,going to parties, taking them out on his boat,and backroading with kids. having them drive for him, because he was revoked.I hope the whole truth comes out on this guy. Ask your daughters if they know sean blum!!!!!!!!

4what   | 99.195.133.xxx | 2010-04-24 19:12:44 I'd like to see an update on this story. I think this should definitely be kept in the headlines.

4what   | 69.179.190.xxx | 2010-05-06 21:09:31 I predict sean takes the money from the jobs he's doing, skips town and leaves his suppliers and his bondsmen holding the bag. If I was his bondsmen I'd be very nervous.No way he's getting out of this and He is not planning on going to Prison.

4what   | 66.233.15.xxx | 2010-09-03 23:47:56 I,m wondering is it true that sean blum has also been charged with child pornography and child enticment. I would like to see an update on that. I'm also wondering if parents have any idea where their 13 year old daughters are spending the night? there were many young girls staying at his house this summer, one in paticular practically lived there all summer.I just have to wonder what parents would let their little girl spend the night with him,or did they know where she was spending the night.Maybe they had a plan to tell the parents they were going somewhere else and then staying with sean, running around with him,going out on his boat,and who knows what else. I'm just sayin PARENTS KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE. AND BY THE WAY HIS BUDDIES, GROWN MEN WHO ARE WITH HIM ALL THE TIME, THEY KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON,THEY HAVE SEEN FIRST HAND WHAT'S HAPPENING. WHICH WOULD LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THEY ARE DOING THE SAME THING, JUST AS GUILTY.THEY SHOULD ALSO BE INVESTIGATED.

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