Angela Brooks will never forget the FaceTime call from her 10-year-old granddaughter, Nie’Mae. “She said, ‘Granny, please help us. Mama’s dead,’” recalled Brooks, 58, a nurse in St. Louis. Brooks didn’t believe it. Then Nie’Mae turned the phone around to show her a body on the floor. It was Brooks’ daughter, Chasity Cooper, 40. She had been shot by her ex-boyfriend, Nie’Mae said. Lying a … [Read more...]
Father of Child Killed in Ellis County Says Death Was Preventable
The community of Italy in Ellis County continues to cope with the death of three kids under the age of 6 who authorities say were killed by their mother. Two other children were severely injured and remain in the hospital. Stafford Elementary School, which is right across the street from where the crimes took place, provided support for students and staff on Monday. Other school districts also … [Read more...]
Four times in the span of a month children have been killed by a parent in Colorado
DENVER — It’s the type of tragedy that should never happen and yet, in Colorado, there have been four instances within the span of a month of children dying at the hands of their fathers in murder-suicides. …“We're going to have more kids murdered if you're not going to look at the domestic violence,” McLean said. She wants to see more training for court personnel who are making custody … [Read more...]
‘Greyson’s Law’ heading to final House committee approval
Hearing on law dedicated to murdered 4-year-old filled with harrowing stories, tears and emotion. A bill that would evaluate threats against an ex-partner or spouse in determining visitation and custody is heading to a final House committee stop. Democratic Rep. Hillary Cassel’s bill (HB 97) received unanimous approval from the Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee. Democratic Sen. … [Read more...]
Family court abused discretion ordering children to Family Bridges reunification therapy, appellate court rules
The Second Appellate District Court reversed an order, in favor of the mother, that would have sent two children to Family Bridge’s 90-day reunification program last January. The mother appealed a Los Angeles family court order modifying the parenting plan between her and her former husband concerning their two minor children. “We agree the court abused its discretion and reverse the order,” … [Read more...]
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