The victim had been playing with blue slime, and some of it was left on Stanga during the struggle, according to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons.
Deputies located Stanga and his vehicle—which he had already attempted to paint black to cover up its earlier appearance—within hours, according to PNJ.com . Paul Stanga
On May 18, 2021, around 7 a.m., Stanga allegedly pulled up in a white SUV on Old Corry Field Road and attempted to grab a girl waiting for her school bus. The victim had been playing with blue slime,
Sheriff Simmons described Stanga as having an "extensive" criminal history, including previous offenses involving children. around 7 a.m.
Stanga allegedly wielded a knife and attempted to drag the girl into his vehicle, but she fought back, causing him to trip and flee.