The Washington Post, April 12th, 1996
Larry Don McQuay, by begging the state of Texas to castrate him, has reminded us that we don't know what to do with dangerous offenders whose crimes are the result of some mental disorder. McQuay's crimes were particularly awful. He was convicted of molesting a 6-year-old San Antonio boy (and claims to have molested children at least 240 times). Further, he insists, he is likely to do it again. That's why he asked to be castrated prior to his release from prison this week. Texas officials, convinced they had no choice, said no. But though this unusual request is what landed McQuay in the natio...
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