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...]
Columbus man accused of killing son, confesses to police he intended to shoot the mother but did not intend to kill the child
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police described a chaotic crime scene and bizarre 34-hour manhunt during a Thursday morning court hearing for a man accused of killing his 4-year-old son. Jacquese Antwan Walker did not appear in court, waiving his right through an attorney. But that did not stop Columbus Police Sgt. Amanda McKelvey from describing in great detail how Jacquese Antwan Walker Jr., … [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...]
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