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It’s the not knowing that most torments the Williams family today — coupled with the painful efforts to keep the word out that this is an open case.

What I’ve gotten to wondering is why isn’t this case a national story? Is it because we’re “just” dealing with a decent, middle-class, American male? If he were a blond girl instead of a guy, would it make a difference? What is it in today’s society that forgets to focus on males as victims?

We read of female teachers seducing young male teens and there’s rarely outrage — it’s sort of winked at and forgotten (and gently punished).

But when a male teacher does the same thing, it’s rightfully called what it is: abuse. Greta Van Susteren on Fox News has built a broadcast cottage industry tracking the cases of pretty, murdered blond females. Events deemed as “hate crimes” are another staple of the media.

But where does Dane Williams fit in? Where’s the ongoing public coverage? Where’s the outrage over what happened to him? Is he simply too “normal” to warrant coverage? Is there not enough of a “hook” to attract attention? Where is the outrage?!

I promise you, this column will follow the story, press for answers, and focus attention on what happened. It’s the least this good young man (and his family) deserves.

Anyone with information about Dane Williams can call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS. There is a $10,000 reward.

Does the lack of attention and/or misrepresentations regarding this case outrage you?

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CHRIS EPTING is the author of 11 books. You can write him at chris@chrisepting.com.