GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Kent County mother is turning her pain into purpose after her son was killed by his own father in the late summer of 2021. Katie Hall has never talked on camera about her loss until now. Dylan Thebo was just three years old when his father, Derek, shot and killed him, before turning the gun on himself. Ever since, Katie Hall has been on a mission to create change in … [Read more...]
Senator Sponsors State Child Protection Bill To Prevent Abuse, Repeated Tragedies
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...]
California legislature passes bill aiming to protect children from abusers during custody disputes
Again and again, Ana Estevez warned officials that the man she was divorcing, Aramazd Andressian, was abusive and dangerous. Nevertheless, a Los Angeles County family court judge granted him shared custody of their 5-year-old son, Piqui. One week later, on April 21, 2017, Andressian smothered the boy to death. Engulfed by grief, Estevez, a former elementary-school principal, teamed up with … [Read more...]
Judges Who Fail to do Their Due Diligence in Abuse Cases Are Complicit in Murder
When parents split up, joint custody may be ideal. But in cases of abuse, shared custody can be deadly. Throughout several custody hearings for seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso, her mother, Kathryn Sherlock repeatedly warned Pennsylvania Judge Jeffrey Trauger of the extensive history of violence by Kayden’s father, Jeffrey Mancuso. Kayden’s principal and teacher also provided testimony. Despite … [Read more...]
Mother of Young Boy Murdered by Father Advocates for ‘Piqui’s Law’
Aramazd Andressian Jr., known as Piqui, was smothered to death by his father after a trip to Disneyland in 2017. Now, five years later, his mother is now making sure the state protects children caught in a similar situation. "The fact is victims and their children may be in greater danger during separation," said California State Senator, Susan Rubio. In the U.S., 851 children have been … [Read more...]