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ABlairican Pie · 02-14-2005, 07:40 PM

Letourneau, ex-pupil to wed Marriage is set for April 16, registry says

By JESSICA BLANCHARD
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER

Mary K. Letourneau, the former Burien elementary school teacher who had an illegal intimate relationship with one of her sixth-grade students, plans to wed the man she was convicted of raping.

Letourneau, 43, and Vili Fualaau, 22, plan to wed April 16, according to an online bridal registry.

"It's been long overdue," said Noel Soriano, a longtime friend of the family who confirmed yesterday that they will marry this spring. "It's going to be fabulous, seeing them get hitched finally."

The relationship, which began when Fualaau was a student in Letourneau's class at Shorewood Elementary School in 1996, has endured despite their 22-year age difference, Fualaau's unsuccessful 2002 civil suit against Letourneau's former school district and her 7 1/2-year prison sentence for child rape.

Letourneau was a married mother of four when she began a sexual relationship with the then-12-year-old Fualaau. She was pregnant with Fualaau's first child when she was arrested in 1997 and ordered to serve a six-month sentence for second-degree child rape.

One month after she was released, Letourneau was caught having sex with Fualaau in her car. She pleaded guilty in 1997 to two charges of child rape, and gave birth to the couple's second daughter while serving her 7 1/2-year sentence. Fualaau's mother is raising their two daughters, aged 6 and 7.

Shortly after Letourneau was released from prison last August, the pair successfully petitioned a King County judge to lift a no-contact order that had barred them from seeing each other.

Once the order was lifted, the couple began seeing each other regularly. They became engaged when Fualaau proposed last fall, and they have been trying to keep wedding details under wraps, Soriano said. But with a guest list that will include more than 200 people, the news was bound to come out sooner or later, he said.

The wedding will likely be held in a Seattle-area church, Soriano said. Details are yet to be completed, but plans call for their daughters to be flower girls and Fualaau's nephew to be a ring bearer, he said.

The couple's bridal registry at the Bon-Macy's listed 31 items yesterday, including a full set of Villeroy and Boch casual china and a chrome KitchenAid mixer.

Critics say Letourneau has garnered an unusual amount of sympathy for a woman who is a convicted Level 2 sex offender. But Soriano said Letourneau was not a sexual predator, she is simply in love with a man more than two decades younger than her.

"She's not a pedophile, she's a 'Vili-phile,' " he said.

Neither she nor Fualaau could be reached for comment yesterday.

For his part, Soriano hopes the marriage will allow the pair to get on with their lives. Both made numerous media appearances immediately after Letourneau was released from prison in August but have since kept a low profile.

Letourneau now lives with friends in the Boulevard Park neighborhood south of Seattle. Fualaau is unemployed but has been studying for his GED and working on his artwork. He's also been meeting with gallery owners to discuss the possibility of exhibiting some of his work, Soriano said.

The couple will likely live in the Seattle area after they wed, he said.

"They have gone through a lot," he said. "That they lasted this long proves how strong their love is."

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-14-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

Very shameful and very sinful.

oh and you are so pure? give me a break.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 02-14-2005, 08:09 PM

Well that's sick.

Janice · 02-14-2005, 08:16 PM

Disgusting. She's a piece of work, the sicko. She was a 34-year old married mother of four and became sexually involved with a 12-year old. That's nasty.

Anyone who defends this psycho should ask themselves how they would feel if it were their child.

ABlairican Pie · 02-14-2005, 08:32 PM

Of course I couldn't resist posting one of the wackiest Valentine's Day News Stories of the Totally Warped.

Just thought I'd try to make everyone feel better.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-14-2005, 08:33 PM

Least it's legal.

Janice · 02-14-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

For once, Janice, I agree with you.

For once? I think we agree on many issues.

Janice · 02-14-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

Of course I couldn't resist posting one of the wackiest Valentine's Day News Stories of the Totally Warped.

Just thought I'd try to make everyone feel better.

I knew you meant it tongue-in-cheek when you posted the lovey smilies at the end of the post.

Janice · 02-14-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Least it's legal.

It's legal now, after she was convicted three times for child rape.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-14-2005, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It's legal now, after she was convicted three times for child rape.

I know, lol...that's why I was saying...at least it's legal now.

consentida · 02-14-2005, 10:03 PM

Eh. It doesn't bother me that they want to get married. She did her time...leave the woman alone. He's of age now and he's more than capable of making those decisions for himself. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, then oh well.

Janice · 02-14-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

Well, sometimes, you have put me down.

Never. I have to moderate, but I haven't put you down.

Brent88 · 02-14-2005, 10:28 PM

That's

gross.

I just don't like the fact that she can be his mother...

Janice · 02-14-2005, 10:32 PM

Their age difference now is their own business. I just think she's a sack of crap for having sex with her sixth grade student.

MsOrange · 02-14-2005, 10:34 PM

what about her kids from her first marriage?

i'm sorry, the fact that he's of age, she's served her time, or any amount of exuses anyone can make... it's still wrong.

02-14-2005, 07:40 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Mary K. LeTourneau and Vili Fualaau to wed!! Letourneau, ex-pupil to wed Marriage is set for April 16, registry says By JESSICA BLANCHARD SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Mary K. Letourneau, the former Burien elementary school teacher who had an illegal intimate relationship with one of her sixth-grade students, plans to wed the man she was convicted of raping. Letourneau, 43, and Vili Fualaau, 22, plan to wed April 16, according to an online bridal registry. "It's been long overdue," said Noel Soriano, a longtime friend of the family who confirmed yesterday that they will marry this spring. "It's going to be fabulous, seeing them get hitched finally." The relationship, which began when Fualaau was a student in Letourneau's class at Shorewood Elementary School in 1996, has endured despite their 22-year age difference, Fualaau's unsuccessful 2002 civil suit against Letourneau's former school district and her 7 1/2-year prison sentence for child rape. Letourneau was a married mother of four when she began a sexual relationship with the then-12-year-old Fualaau. She was pregnant with Fualaau's first child when she was arrested in 1997 and ordered to serve a six-month sentence for second-degree child rape. One month after she was released, Letourneau was caught having sex with Fualaau in her car. She pleaded guilty in 1997 to two charges of child rape, and gave birth to the couple's second daughter while serving her 7 1/2-year sentence. Fualaau's mother is raising their two daughters, aged 6 and 7. Shortly after Letourneau was released from prison last August, the pair successfully petitioned a King County judge to lift a no-contact order that had barred them from seeing each other. Once the order was lifted, the couple began seeing each other regularly. They became engaged when Fualaau proposed last fall, and they have been trying to keep wedding details under wraps, Soriano said. But with a guest list that will include more than 200 people, the news was bound to come out sooner or later, he said. The wedding will likely be held in a Seattle-area church, Soriano said. Details are yet to be completed, but plans call for their daughters to be flower girls and Fualaau's nephew to be a ring bearer, he said. The couple's bridal registry at the Bon-Macy's listed 31 items yesterday, including a full set of Villeroy and Boch casual china and a chrome KitchenAid mixer. Critics say Letourneau has garnered an unusual amount of sympathy for a woman who is a convicted Level 2 sex offender. But Soriano said Letourneau was not a sexual predator, she is simply in love with a man more than two decades younger than her. "She's not a pedophile, she's a 'Vili-phile,' " he said. Neither she nor Fualaau could be reached for comment yesterday. For his part, Soriano hopes the marriage will allow the pair to get on with their lives. Both made numerous media appearances immediately after Letourneau was released from prison in August but have since kept a low profile. Letourneau now lives with friends in the Boulevard Park neighborhood south of Seattle. Fualaau is unemployed but has been studying for his GED and working on his artwork. He's also been meeting with gallery owners to discuss the possibility of exhibiting some of his work, Soriano said. The couple will likely live in the Seattle area after they wed, he said. "They have gone through a lot," he said. "That they lasted this long proves how strong their love is." HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!
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02-14-2005, 08:33 PM	#6
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Least it's legal.
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02-14-2005, 10:28 PM	#13
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	That's gross. I just don't like the fact that she can be his mother...
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02-14-2005, 08:09 PM	#3
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Well that's sick.

02-14-2005, 08:16 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Disgusting. She's a piece of work, the sicko. She was a 34-year old married mother of four and became sexually involved with a 12-year old. That's nasty. Anyone who defends this psycho should ask themselves how they would feel if it were their child.

02-14-2005, 08:32 PM	#5
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Of course I couldn't resist posting one of the wackiest Valentine's Day News Stories of the Totally Warped. Just thought I'd try to make everyone feel better.

02-14-2005, 10:03 PM	#11
consentida oh, you pretty things Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,841	Eh. It doesn't bother me that they want to get married. She did her time...leave the woman alone. He's of age now and he's more than capable of making those decisions for himself. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, then oh well.

02-14-2005, 10:32 PM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Their age difference now is their own business. I just think she's a sack of crap for having sex with her sixth grade student.

02-14-2005, 10:34 PM	#15
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	what about her kids from her first marriage? i'm sorry, the fact that he's of age, she's served her time, or any amount of exuses anyone can make... it's still wrong.