Ex BBC Inside Story. This program examines the emotional response led by Maureen Kanka, which has lead to state and federal laws being adopted after the rape and murder of Maureen's seven-year-old daughter, Megan. The law requires that communities be notified of the name and address of any convicted sex offender - for life. The question is also raised - what of the clash between a community's right to know and the right of an offender to start a new life after paying his debt to society.