should i bother responding was my sister that gave him my email he has always had my moms phone number but has never called or sent any kind of child support

my mom always said he sixually assaulted a 16 year old (he was 44)

he has a wiki page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Davison

and no its definitely not some one else because

? wrote a column for the Hamilton Spectator newspaper until 2002

? attempting to lure a 16-year-old girl into prostitution

? a member of the New Democratic Party.

from what i remember about him he was always writing for the spectator every year he'd spam the outside of the house with government issued orange NDP signs also unsure if there is a difference between luring some one into prostitution and sixually assaulting them

I'd recommend talking to your mum about it. She knows him better than any of us.

This is one thing that you really shouldn't crowd source advice on.

Why would you give these explicit details of your father on a public forum? It's not something you should link to - full name and surname and everything.

EF, you need to protect yourself better man. You just gave enough information to compromise yourself.

Having delt with similar issues on my wifes side of the family recently. I recomend at least entertaining the idea of contact. Primarily because once he is gone, he is gone and you'll never get the chance again. If you talk with him and he is a tool, than really there isn't much lost. But don't die wondering. He is your father after all, for better or worse.

how ? i dont even use my dads last name

Wikipedia article has it, I'd recommend editing it out, it isn't necessary.

His dads name, isn't his.

my mom would probably drop the subject or ignore me for ever if i even brought it up and i dont even know how im supposed bring it up in 1st place

also how do i google for ancient news about my dad so i can be more informed about what happened

You probably can't get that info online.

how do i get it offline ?

Ah, I thought he meant he didn't use it in the post, my mistake. In any case, it's still possible for someone to locate you using your fathers name (not likely, but better safe than sorry).

Well, you know your mum better than I do, but I think she would understand that you will want to know about your dad, maybe bring it up with your sister first? If that isn't possible If you do send an email it would probably be prudent you keep your location, and any information that can give your dad your location out of it just in case you decide you don't want to meet him. Keep it on your terms.

Googling his name would be a start.

The police station will still have the records, and I think they do disclose that information if you have a good reason. I don't know though.

I believe the city has put a restraining order against him and I do not know where he is currently living he was with his sister but she died almost a year ago and i doubt she wrote a will + all the house and stuff was in her name from what my mom told me

You would need to visit the records office or equivalent in your country and hope that they aren't sealed.

Or just confront your father about it.

He may have been suffering or is suffering from a mental illness such as depression or otherwise. Which can cause people to act irrationally. This was the case in my wives fathers case, which is a very similar story. He acted in a way that was totally alien to his character and was ostracised from his family for it. Only lately has my wife regained contact after many years of having her (deluded) mother conditioning her to think he was the devil.

The only way to get his story, is to ask him. Unfortunately. Whether you believe his side or accept it, is largely irrelevant.

If you're unsure as to his wereabouts, I personally would start with his last know residence and work from there. There is usually a paper trail, especially for convicted six criminals. (sorry to be harsh)

how should i ask my dad about it i dont even know what to talk to him about do i just open with this ?

In my opinion, the best way to deal with things like this, is to be open, direct and respectful.

Perhaps don't start with an accusation, simply open with. "Why have you been gone for 16yrs?" play down what you know, and let him tell his story.

ok bt then what ?

What you do and what you say is entirely up to you.

The only suggestion I really have to to at least try to remain respectful...even if it isn't easy for you, even if the only thing you want to do is spit in his face. At least listen to what he has to say, then take it from there.

Then you just need to see what happens from there. That's not something anybody can coach you on.