Merle Wakefield, who has a history of violent crimes including rape by force and lewd acts with a child, was granted a transient release by a county judge last month. “He has served several ...

Merle Wakefield, who was convicted of sexual assaults in the '80s and '90s, was approved by a judge in 2020 for "transient release," meaning he will be able to leave the state hospital he has been ...