As a way to protect children from abuse during custody battles, legislation has been introduced within the New York State Senate that has gained increasing support throughout the year. Senate Bill S3170A, Kyra’s Law, would require family courts to do a safety assessment of lethality risks before making a custody decision. Kyra’s Law is named after Kyra Franchetti, a 2-year-old girl who was … [Read more...]
Burton man arrested in connection to murder of 3 year old, shooting of two others
A Burton man accused of murdering his 3-year-old daughter turned himself in to City of Beaufort Police on Monday, Oct. 16. Jonathan Tyleke Fair was arrested in connection with a Sunday, Oct. 1 shooting at Beaufort’s Cross Creek Apartments that resulted in the death of a 3 year old. Two others were wounded, as well, after a domestic dispute occurred during a child exchange. Fair, 27, is … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Custody Cases – Mental Health Professionals vs. Domestic Violence Experts
By Barry Goldstein Most custody cases do not involve domestic violence (DV) or child abuse so if courts need assistance, mental health professionals would be an appropriate choice. Family courts are used to relying on mental health professionals for all cases, but this is based on a long history rather than good research. What works best for children in cases where there are reports or evidence … [Read more...]
Boyfriend arrested, accused of murdering girlfriend and her son
SCOTT CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Lauderdale County authorities arrested the man accused of killing a mother and her eight-year-old son in Scott County. Scott County authorities said a fire was used to cover up the shooting deaths. “It looks like she was shot once. The child was shot at least three times, maybe more,” said Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee. Thirty-one-year-old Salento James Fulgham … [Read more...]
Alabama mother who drowned 2 children, hanged herself had history of mental illness, sheriff says
A 37-year-old Semmes mother with a history of psychiatric issues drowned her two young children before hanging herself on Thursday, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said during a Friday press conference. Burch said the woman’s estranged husband and father of the children was not involved. Nancy M. Johnson and her two children -- 2-year-old Jacob Johnson and 5-year-old Mia Johnson -- were … [Read more...]
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