WEBSTER, N.Y. -- As the investigators dig deeper into Joseph Lamica's life, more startling discoveries were made. Court papers show the 25-year-old kept journals with written scenarios on how to meet boys, and lists of boys names Lamica watched as a babysitter.
Now some define their connection with Lamica, 25, a Brighton native, starting with Care.Com, which sent an email to users that stated Lamica's account is now closed.
According to a federal complaint, Lamica advertised himself as a babysitter on the site, but that's not the only way Lamica would surround himself with children.
School leaders of Webster Montessori confirm Lamica used to work at the private school. They sent this statement:
“Webster Montessori School confirms that Mr. Joe Lamica was an employee at the school between September 2012 and December 2014 as a part-time Wrap-around care assistant. Although not employed as a teacher, a thorough background check was conducted prior to his employment and several references were checked. Mr. Lamica's employment ended due to Mr. Lamina’s failure to appear for work on one occasion and not for any other reason. At this point in time, we have no information that would indicate any alleged criminal or otherwise inappropriate behavior between Mr. Lamica and any student of WMS. We are saddened by any allegation involving endangering the welfare of children. We are working with the authorities to assist in any way with the ongoing investigation."
Parents who had spoken to Lamica were left shocked.
"He was a nice guy when I talked to him," Prem Ragendrean said.
They trust the school didn't intend to put their children in harm’s way.
"You have to trust the school right, I feel like sometimes these things can happen," Ragendrean said.
Joseph Lamica had never been to court, let alone jail, before March 12. On that day, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Lamica made several threatening phone calls to the Churchville-Chili School District. A federal complaint reads Lamica was banned from the property after trying to give a letter to a boy he used to babysit. The boy’s parents let Lamica go after they learned he engaged in inappropriate activity with the nine-year-old.
Facing numerous felony charges, including falsely reporting an incident, making terroristic threats, attempted production and possession of child pornography, Lamica remains locked up in the Monroe County Jail.
Lamica will be in federal court Wednesday morning for a detention hearing.