Police said they found a father, 44-year-old Kevin Bybee, and his child 9-year-old Andres Chateau, dead in the father's apartment. Based on the initial investigation, detectives say it seems the father shot his son before turning the gun on himself. The child's mother had come to pick him up after spending the weekend with his father. When no one came to the door and she couldn't reach her … [Read more...]
California Courts Harm Kids By Ignoring the Science
In child custody cases, courts overwhelmingly side with manipulative, abusive fathers. One lesson that thinking people learned from the pandemic is the importance of listening to the science. California leaders seem proud of their work to tame COVID by listening to the scientists. So why do they allow their courts to ignore important scientific research, particularly when children are … [Read more...]
Task Force: Systems Need Better Understanding of Domestic Violence ‘Lethality Factors’
After reviewing what led up to the murder-suicide of a 3-year-old boy by his father last year, a Kent County task force on Tuesday released several recommendations for how systems can more effectively identify domestic violence and work to prevent killings. The Kent County Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team stressed that the only person to blame for the death of 3-year-old … [Read more...]
Mother of Murdered Boy Leads Push for Change
The little boy who loved his dog, his sisters and his toys lost his life at the hands of his own father last fall. Dylan Thebo was murdered by his father at his father’s Lowell Township home on Aug. 31, 2021. Derek Thebo then died by suicide. Dylan’s mother says the signs of trouble were well-documented. “I think people aren’t believed. Because with especially the psychological abuse and the … [Read more...]
Double Standard in DV Custody Cases Hurts Children – Three Custody Practices Incompatible with Fair Outcomes
Essay by Barry Goldstein The American Justice System is based on the belief that when each side is given the opportunity to make their best case, the court will reach a fair decision. The obvious problem is when parties have widely disparate financial resources, particularly when only one party can afford an attorney. Courts have sought to respond by providing attorneys for defendants facing … [Read more...]
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