Megan Kanka nickname(s):

Murder of Megan Kanka

Megan Kanka date of birth:

December 7, 1986

How old was Megan Kanka when died?

7

When did Megan Kanka die?

July 27, 1994

What is Megan Kanka nationality?

American

Short Biography

The murder of Megan Kanka (December 7, 1986 – July 29, 1994) occurred in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The seven-year-old was raped and murdered by her neighbor Jesse Timmendequas. The murder attracted national attention and subsequently led to the introduction of "Megan's Law", which requires law enforcement to disclose details relating to the location of registered sex offenders.