How Could You? Hall of Shame -Naomi Whitecrow case-Child Death UPDATED
This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.
From Guthrie, Oklahoma, foster mother Amy Holder, 40, is facing a charge of abuse in connection to the death of Naomi Whitecrow who was 2 years old when she died in January 2009 in the care of Amy.
“Her trial started Tuesday with jury selection.
Opening arguments are set to begin Wednesday morning.
“There’s no evidence. She didn’t do anything wrong. She never hurt this child. No one ever saw her hurt the child. She didn’t do anything,” Holder’s attorney Scott Adams said.
Holder told investigators she found Naomi and she wasn’t breathing.
She then attempted CPR and called 911.
The Logan County District Attorney’s Office said Naomi had numerous injuries including “blunt force trauma” and “multiple contusions and abrasions” all over her body.
When interviewed by authorities, Holder told them Naomi had significant emotional and physical health problems.
According to the OSBI, other people interviewed, including a former foster parent, contradict that saying Naomi was a happy and healthy child.
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office never determined an exact cause of death.
Investigators said an out-of-state expert determined the child died of blunt force trauma to her head and body.
“I expect for Amy to be acquitted and she’ll go about her life. I mean, it’s already a black cloud over her head and hopefully we’ll be able to remove it,” Adams said.
The Logan County District Attorney’s office isn’t commenting on the case until the trial wraps up.”
Foster mom facing abuse charges in child death
[KFOR 9/21/11]
2010 Media
“ The child was 14 months old when she went to live with Holder.Alicia Taylor, who was Naomi’s foster mother before Holder, said the girl she knew did not have any of the problems described in the affidavit.
“She played all the time with our little boy and she would run and play in boxes and get in boxes together,” Taylor said.She said Naomi and her younger brother spent five months in early 2008 with Taylor and her family. She said the girl showed no signs of emotional or physical problems.”She left here thriving,” Taylor said. “A happy, healthy perfect beautiful little girl.”
According to court records, in July 2008, the Department of Human Services placed Naomi and her brother back with her biological mother. She was at a rehabilitation center in Talihina, Okla.
After Naomi completed the stay with her biological mother, Taylor said she was more than willing to take the children back and called DHS to ask about it.”I called on them to make sure they were doing OK,” she said. “And they always said, ‘Yes, she is fine and she’s doing well, her brother also.'”She said she wanted the children back with her.”I called several times and wanted them to be placed here and they refused.”
In September, DHS sent Naomi to live with Holder in Edmond. From the very beginning, Holder said the girl had severe physical and emotional problems.”She would not eat. (She would) fall down, throw up,” said Holder’s attorney, Scott Adams. “She told DHS and they said, ‘We have no other place to put her.'”Adams said Holder asked DHS to move the girl out of her home because she didn’t feel that she could meet Naomi’s needs, but her requests went ignored.”She called DHS and they do nothing,” Adams said. “They don’t have anywhere else to put her. It’s an awful situation for Mrs. Holder to be in.”
In January 2009, Taylor said she got a phone call from Naomi’s mother to inform her that the child had died.”She called me out of the blue and invited me to go to her funeral and I was devastated,” Taylor said.Logan County prosecutors allege that Holder abused Naomi, They said they didn’t have evidence to file a more serious charge.”There is some debate over the exact cause of death,” said Logan County district attorney Rob Hudson.
Taylor said she doesn’t know what happened to cause Naomi to change and doesn’t want to speculate.”Something happened between the end of July when she left us until she died, in a five month period,” Taylor said. “And it’s heartbreaking.”
Holder is scheduled to be back in a Logan County courtroom in May.Adams said he has video that purports to show the physical and emotional problems that Naomi experienced at Holder’s house. He has said he will share it with Eyewitness News 5 next week.”
Foster Moms: DHS Ignored Our Requests
[KOCO 1/21/10]
“Amy Holder was not alone Tuesday when she made her initial court appearance. About 50 supporters-all wearing purple ribbons- were also in the courtroom. No one wanted to go on camera but said they were there to show they cared.”
“There have been some concerns expressed by the Oklahoma Child Death Review Board about the facts in the case in that there was some suspension that there may have been criminal activity involved in it,” Rob Hudson, Logan County District Attorney, said.
For eight months, the OSBI looked into the case. Their findings were turned over to the district attorney’s office in Logan County where last week prosecutors decided to charge Holder with child abuse.”
“”A case like this involving the death of a child is disturbing,” said Hudson. “OSBI has invested a lot of man hours in this case investigating this case. This is the largest case report I have ever seen in my career as prosecutor, very in depth.”
Holder’s attorney, Scott Adams, calls the case “ludicrous.” He says the child was sick and when his client called DHS to report her concerns, she was told there was no place else to put her.
Holder is free on $100,000 bond. Her attorney says she has three children of her own, but they won’t be removed from the home.”
Foster Mother Accused of Neglect in 2-Year-Old’s Death
[News9 1/19/10 by Kirsten McIntyre]
The 7-page arrest warrant can be read here.
Some excerpts:
“HOLDER said NAOMI was placed in her home mid September 2008. HOLDER said NAOMI had significant emotional and physical health problems from the beginning of NAOMI’S placement with HOLDER. NAOMI was withdrawn, had problems talking, eating, and walking.
HOLDER said when NAOMI would stand, she held her head to the side, her arms up and bent, and was unsteady. NAOMI’S legs would shake when she would stand up. When NAOMI walked, she was unable to walk up a three inch stair and would fall between 20-30 times every day.
HOLDER said NAOMI had problems eating. NAOMI would grab and shovel food in her mouth, like she was starving. HOLDER had to puree, shred and/or soak NAOMI’S food before feeding NAOMI. If HOLDER didn’t do so, NAOMI would try swallowing her food whole without first chewing it.
HOLDER said NAOMI would put anything in her mouth and try eating it.
NAOMI would eat dirt. And, HOLDER caught NAOMI digging in trash cans. NAOMI would put whatever she could grab from the trash in her mouth and attempt to eat it.
HOLDER had to put her trash can out of reach from NAOMI.
HOLDER said on one occasion she caught NAOMI trying to eat a plastic toy. On a separate occasion, HOLDER caught NAOMI attempting to eat a baby wipe.
HOLDER had to perform what she referred to as the Heimlich maneuver on NAOMI multiple times. And, HOLDER performed the Heimlich maneuver approximately five to six times the week leading up to NAOMI’S death.
HOLDER said NAOMI was self destructive. NAOMI picked at her skin to the point she would cause her skin to bleed. NAOMI had sores on her body that would not heal because she wouldn’t stop picking at her skin.”
Pediatrician
“HOLDER said approximately six weeks to two months leading to NAOMI’S
death, NAOMI stopped sleeping at night. NAOMI would scream and cry when it was time for bed and would cry throughout the entire night.
HOLDER said she took NAOMI to a pediatrician, Dr. TAMMY MASCHINO, on
January 15, 2009. HOLDER wrote a list of concerns pertaining to NAOMI and gave it to MASCHINO. After MASCHINO completed the exam with NAOMI, HOLDER said she didn’t feel MASCHINO addressed any of her concerns.
At the end of the exam, HOLDER said MASCHINO gave her a couple of prescriptions for NAOMI. Based on dry skin NAOMI had, one prescription given was a steroid lotion; a second prescription given was a steroid body wash. And, another prescription given was for constipation, as NAOMI would go days without having a stool.
When NAOMI would have a stool, the stool would be hard and sometimes get stuck in her rectum. When that happened, HOLDER said she would have to dig out the stool.
HOLDER said she informed the Department of Human Services employees who were assigned to NAOMI’S DHS case of the emotional and health problems she was having. HOLDER also told the worker she did not feel she was the right placement for NAOMI. HOLDER asked the workers to move NAOMI from her home because she didn’t feel she could meet NAOMI’S needs, but her requests went ignored.
I obtained a copy of a CD of photographs pertaining to NAOMI from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Five of the photographs of NAOMI were taken at HOLDER’S home the morning NAOMI was pronounced dead, and the remainder (30) photographs were taken during NAOMI’S autopsy.
I viewed the photographs of NAOMI. I observed NAOMI to have multiple marks, injuries, and scars throughout her body. One image taken of the back right side of NAOMI’S head and ear showed a round scabbed injury approximately the size of a quarter. An image taken of NAOMI’S face showed multiple bruises and marks covering her face. Most notably on the face was a blue-purple bruise on the right cheek and forehead. An image taken of NAOMI’S back showed a round bruise located in the middle of the back on the spine.
An image taken of NAOMI’S left upper hip showed a scar that was white and blotchy. An image taken of NAOMI’S right buttock and upper hip showed an injury that appeared to be bruising with superficial lacerations.”
From the previous foster mother
“NAOMI was able to walk, talk, feed herself, eat without choking, sleep throughout the night without nOble~S, and never picked at her skin. NAOMI did not have any skin problems. new of no injuries or scars on NAOMI, specifically on her legs._ said throughout NAOMI’S placement at her home, _ videorecorded NAOMI on her cell phone many times. And, the videos showed NAOMI smiling. laughing, ptaying, and walking with no problems. _ said NAOMI was a happy. healthy toddler.
I obtained and viewed the videos of NAOMI. There were multiple short videos of NAOMI. The videos showed NAOMI smiling. walking, and playing. NAOMI appeared healthy and appeared to be functioning normal for a child her age.
I conducted interviews with six employees of Chi Hullo Li Rehabilitation Center on April 14, 2009. All six employees said they remembered NAOMI when she was at Chi Hullo Li Rehabilitation Center with her mother KALA. All of the employees said NAOMI did not appear to have anything medically wrong with her and did not appear to have any delays. NAOMI was able to walk. run, play, talk, feed herself. and eat without choking. None of the employees recalled NAOMI having any injuries or scars on her body.
I conducted interviews on April 14, 2009, with two individuals at two different daycares who provided daycare assistance for NAOMI when she was with her mother at Chi Hullo Li Rehabilitation Center. Both individuals described NAOMI as a healthy child. NAOMI was able to walk, talk, feed herself and had no choking issues when she ate. Neither individual recalled NAOMI having any scars or injuries. specifically on her legs.
I conducted multiple interviews with individuals employed with the Department of Human Services. The individuals I interviewed either knew of NAOMI’S case and or had been involved in the case at sometime while NAOMI was in DHS custody. From those interviews conducted, I was informed NAOMI had no known health problems. emotional problems. cognitive or emotional delays or disabilities prior to her (NAOMI)being placed with HOLDER. None of NAOMI’S care takers with the exception of HOLDER reported such concerns in which HOLDER reported NAOMI having.”
Sooner Start and Caseworker Observations
“Of the three visits HUFFMAN had with NAOMI, HUFFMAN did not observe NAOMI fall when she walked. HUFFMAN did not notice NAOMI having problems walking. HUFFMAN observed on the second visit NAOMI standing with her head held to one side, knees bent, and her butt sticking out. HUFFMAN observed NAOMI eat crackers at one of the visits. HUFFMAN observed NAOMI put one cracker in her mouth at a time, chew the cracker, and then swallow it without choking. HUFFMAN never observed NAOMI cry when HOLDER would leave NAOMI in a room without HOLDER.”
Autopsy
“NAOMI’S autopsy report documented;pancreatic hemorrhage and fat necrosis, multiple contusions and abrasions of the face and scalp, fresh left occipital subarachnoid hemorrhage, an old remote healed left occipital and parietal cerebral cortical contusions, numerous recent and remote contusions and abrasions of the back, back of the head, front and back of legs,buttocks. It is HAWLEY’S expert opinion the cause of death to NAOMI is: Blunt force injury to the head, abdomen and extremities.”
The Last day According to Holder
“According to HOLDER, NAOMI was alive the evening of January 19, 2009.
Between 2100 hours to 2245 hours, NAOMI fell asleep in HOLDER’S lap as HOLDER watched T.v. At approximately 2245 hours, HOLDER put NAOMI in bed with her. However, at approximately 0030 hours (January 20, 2009), HOLDER got up from her bed and put NAOMI in a portable crib to sleep which was located in HOLDER’S bedroom. HOLDER did that because NAOMI was restless and making noise and HOLDER was unable to fall asleep.
NAOMI began crying when HOLDER put her in the portable crib. HOLDER left
NAOMI crying in the crib and alone in the bedroom as HOLDER went to the living room and slept the remainder night on the couch. That was the last time HOLDER saw NAOMI alive.”
Update: “The Oklahoma medical examiner’s office found recent scrapes and bruises on Naomi’s face, chest, back legs, right buttock and head, as well as old and new scabs.
Her death was first ruled undetermined, but an Indiana pathologist was able to review the evidence and reported the girl died of blunt-force injury to the head, abdomen and extremities.
The trial for Holder began this week with jury selection Tuesday and opening statements Wednesday.
Prosecutors called Lashelle Humphreys, a Department of Human Services worker, to the stand Thursday to talk about her interaction with the child and her foster parents.
Humphreys said she became involved in the case in 2008 when DHS was asked to intervene when a baby boy tested positive for cocaine at a hospital.”
“She said the mother, Kayla Whitecrow, also had cocaine and marijuana in her system, according to medical staff.
As the primary worker on the case, Humphreys said Kayla Whitecrow’s two children, including Naomi, were removed from the household in February 2008. They were placed with foster parent Alicia Taylor in Garfield County, she said.
When Kayla Whitecrow checked into the Chi Hullo Li Rehabilitation Center, a Choctaw Nation substance abuse facility, to receive treatment, her two children were placed there with her, Humphreys testified.
A facility worker testified Thursday that Naomi seemed healthy when she was placed there. With only two incident reports of her smashing her finger and hitting her head on a water fountain, the woman said she seemed like a normal child.
Another worker who used to interact with Naomi said she didn’t have a problem eating or walking.
“She would play with her little brother and put her face on his,” the worker said. “She was a sweet little girl.”
Humphreys told the jury many times that DHS has a policy to try to reunite families; therefore, she made a plan to help the parents receive treatment.
“Scott Adams, Holder’s attorney, said that his client began fostering Naomi in September 2008 after Kayla Whitecrow left the facility and abandoned her children.
He said Holder believed the girl might have been abused because she would shake and act distant. Adams said this was made known to DHS, however, they proceeded to try and reunite the girl with their birth mother.
Humphreys testified that dealing with Holder was often difficult because of her demands. She said she tried to organize visits between Naomi and her biological mother, but Holder would always cancel the plans.
Adams said that Holder was caring for three other children at the time and needed more notice to plan visits.
He questioned Humphreys’ concern for Naomi, asking why she never visited them.
She testified that she only spent five minutes with Naomi at a Christmas party in December 2008, but noticed that her body language seemed distant.
“She kind of looked through me,” Humphreys said. “Her eyes looked hollow. She loomed sad.”
Oklahoma Department of Human Services worker testifies in trial concerning foster child’s death
[The Oklahoman 9/23/11 by Tiffany Gibson]
Update 2: Another child death, another sentence that doesn’t involve jail time. Why is there always so much concern for the perpetrators in these child death cases?
“Holder, 38, of Edmond, was found guilty of abusing Naomi Whitecrow, 2, who died after four months in foster care with Holder. The jury reached the verdict about midnight Monday, said Logan County Chief Deputy Rob Groseclose of the sheriff’s department.
Jurors began deliberating around 2 p.m. on Monday.
The jury’s recommendation is a $5,000 fine, Groseclose said.”
“A medical examiner’s report showed there were scrapes and bruises on Naomi’s face, chest, back legs, right buttock and head, as well as old and new scabs. An Indiana pathologist ruled the child died of blunt-force injury to the head, abdomen and extremities.”
“Logan County District Attorney Tom Lee said, “Our office is happy that the defendant was found guilty of child abuse. Obviously we are disappointed that she was not sent to prison, however we respect the jury’s work and its decision in a very difficult case.”
Amy Holder found guilty in Logan County trial
[The Oklahoman 10/4/11]
“Prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence to charge Holder with murder.”
“The jury recommended a fine of $5,000. Holder could have been sentenced up to life in prison. Formal sentencing in the case will take place in November.”
Ridiculous defense statement: “”Let this be over,” said Adams. “Maybe everyone can heal now. That’s what we hope.” Naomi wasn’t afforded the chance to heal! She remains dead while your client will get to go free if the judge sides with the jury recommendation!
Foster Mom’s Attorney: ‘No Winners In This Case’
[KOCO 10/4/11]
Update 3: The judge will hold the formal sentencing for Amy Holder on Monday November 7. The Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes “do not believe Whitecrow’s foster mother, Amy Holder is being held accountable.
Tribal Members Rally In Support Of Naomi Whitecrow
[News 9 11/2/11 by Lisa Monohan]
“In April 2009, an OSBI investigator interviewed the defendant, who said she found Naomi not breathing at about 7:20 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2009, according to the affidavit for an arrest warrant. She called 911. She performed CPR on Naomi until EMS arrived; EMS attempted to revive Naomi but was unsuccessful.
Autopsy photographs showed multiple marks, injuries and scars throughout her body, according to the affidavit.
Based on the autopsy report and photographs, Dr. Dean Hawley, a forensic pathologist with the Indiana University School of Medicine, concluded in September 2009 that the cause of death was blunt force injury to the head, abdomen and extremities, according to the affidavit.
The defendant, who entered a plea of not guilty, said Naomi had significant emotional and physical health problems from the beginning of her placement, according to the affidavit. Naomi was withdrawn and had problems talking, eating and walking.
On one occasion, the defendant said she caught Naomi trying to eat a plastic toy, and on another she attempted to eat a baby wipe, according to the affidavit. The defendant said she had to attempt what she referred to as the Heimlich maneuver on Naomi multiple times.
Felony child abuse is punishable by imprisonment for up to life and/or one year in the Logan County jail and a fine of $500-$5,000 or both. At the end of the trial, which lasted more than two weeks, the jury returned a guilty verdict and set the punishment at $5,000.
Formal sentencing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday.
Speaking on the south side of the Capitol, Cheyenne-Arapaho Gov. Janice PrairieChief-Boswell said supporters were rallying for Naomi and for other children in Oklahoma, both past and future victims of child abuse, and those who suffer an untimely death.
Naomi died an extremely painful death, which will not be in vain, PrairieChief-Boswell said.
“If there is any silver lining in this tragic cloud it is that we fight for justice in her name,” she said. “Many changes need to be made in the state of Oklahoma when it comes to child abuse cases. I encourage you to stand with us in our mission to enact those changes and to make those responsible for these precious children’s deaths accountable.”
Augustine Red Hat, one of Naomi’s aunts, said family members are asking for justice, just as any other in their situation would be doing. Her life of memories that can never be replaced — her first love, her first heartbreak, the holidays — was worth much more than $5,000, Red Hat said.
“We are shocked at the verdict and appreciate all of your support,” she said. “Hopefully with campaigning like this and rallying like this all together that this won’t happen again to children, not just our tribe, children all over the world.”
” CASE BACKGROUND
In February 2009, the Office of Juvenile System Oversight was alerted to Naomi’s death, which occurred on Jan. 20, 2009, according to a review by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth and the Office of Juvenile System Oversight.
On Feb. 20, 2008, Naomi was placed into OKDHS custody by Blaine County District Court, which recognized that the child was eligible for tribal enrollment, according to the review. Subsequently, Naomi was placed in three separate OKDHS foster homes, including the defendant’s.”
Family Seeks Justice for 2 Year Old
[Edmond Sun 11/2/11 by
Update 4: No justice for Naomi Whitecrow. Amy Holder was sentenced on Monday November 7 to “to pay a $5,000 fine, a $150 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation fee, undergo counseling, pay $10,000 to a victim’s compensation fund and register for 10 years as a violent crime offender.”
“Jurors had recommended she pay a $5,000 fine but suggested no prison time. The district attorney had hoped for a stiffer punishment.”
“Naomi and a sibling were taken from Kala Whitecrow, their biological mother, in February 2008. Naomi went to live with Holder in September 2008 and died Jan. 20, 2009.
Many of the victim’s relatives were unhappy with the sentence and were present for Monday’s hearing.”
Edmond woman convicted of child abuse sentenced in Logan County
[The Oklahoman 11/7/11 by Tiffany Gibson]
Update 5: Disgusting to give a platform for this adoptive parent when the ORIGINAL foster parent indicated NO injuries or delays upon placement into the Holder home.
“The story grabbed headlines around the world, a wealthy foster mother accused abusing a baby. The tiny victim died in her care. But the case that played out in media reports and in open court was filled with confusing twists and turns.
The Department of Human Services first took Naomi Whitecrow away from her biological mother when she was about a year old.
DHS had evidence Naomi’s mom had been doing cocaine in Naomi’s first year of life while she was pregnant with Naomi’s little brother.
Mike and Amy Holder and their three kids seemed like an ideal home for the little girl. Their house is nestled in a gated neighborhood in North Edmond.
One month after Naomi Whitecrow arrived at the Holder home, her DHS case worker still hadn’t contacted the Holders.
They still had no medical information about the little girl who was beginning to show signs that something was terribly wrong.
Amy Holder remembers, “I did want to do the best I could for Naomi. I loved her. I wanted to give her a chance in life. When you get a child and don’t get any history with them it’s similar to getting a puzzle without the cover. So we were trying to put the pieces together. Do they fit? Is this her normal? Or is this abnormal for her?”
In the next two months Naomi Whitecrow’s health deteriorated.
DHS caseworkers and State Health Department therapists documented a long list of missing pieces: significant developmental delays, excessive eating, choking, problems sleeping, trouble communicating.
The Holders voiced their concerns to DHS and were offered encouragement.
Holder said DHS repeatedly told her, “You are the best home for her. You’re doing an excellent job. Keep doing it.”
The Holders’ attorney Scott Adams believes DHS steered the family in a dangerous direction by ignoring their concerns and insisting Naomi Whitecrow stay in their home.
Adams said, “You would be insane. You would have to be on acid or some sort of narcotics to be a foster parent in the State of Oklahoma.”
Amy Holder took Naomi Whitecrow to a board-certified pediatrician several days before her death.
She brought a laundry list of concerns.
The doctor did not address the most serious concerns.
Instead, she gave Naomi some cream for exczema [sic] and medication for constipation and allergies and sent her home.
Holder said she cried as she left the doctor’s office, “I just knew that there were some things that were very unusual that needed some attention.”
The day after the doctor’s visit DHS came for a home visit.
Their notes indicate Naomi was in a “safe place” and “on the right track.”
Three days after that DHS home visit, Naomi went to sleep in a portable crib in the master bedroom and never woke up.
The state medical examiner ruled the cause of death undetermined.
The case was never ruled a murder.
No one was ever arrested for her death.
One year after Naomi Whitecrow’s death, foster mother Amy Holder was charged with child abuse.
The Cheyenne Arapaho tribe believes Amy Holder is responsible for Naomi Whitecrow’s death.
Naomi Whitecrow’s aunt, Debby Whitecrow said, “Naomi is gone. We’ll never see her again. I want someone held fully accountable for her death.”
Logan County District Attorney Tom Lee also wanted justice for Naomi.
His office considered a charge of murder.
They eventually charged Holder with child abuse.
They wanted many years of jail time.
Lee said, “We weighed the elements and how difficult they were to prove and determined the best way to go was child abuse. The child was in her exclusive care. She had a duty to protect the child and she didn’t.”
Lee does not believe the state could’ve won a murder case.
Amy Holder’s trial lasted two and a half weeks and focused primarily on one aspect of the state child abuse statute, neglect.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Amy Holder didn’t do enough to convince the doctor and DHS to help the little girl in her care.
Amy Holder said, “This wasn’t a murder case. This wasn’t a blunt force trauma case. It basically came down to the fact that part of our jurors believed that I didn’t get her to the doctor soon enough.”
The jury took almost 10 hours to reach a verdict, guilty.
We know the jury was split; three for conviction, three against and six riding the fence.
If the jury had a way of tempering that guilty verdict it seems they did.
They recommended no jail time for the foster mother.
Holder was sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine plus court costs.
The judge tacked on an additional $10,000.
She will pay about $20,000 in total.
The Whitecrow family has filed a civil lawsuit against Amy Holder and the DHS.
Naomi’s mom wouldn’t do an on-camera interview but her attorney provided this statement:
“Regardless of those who seek to minimize Ms. Holder’s guilt because of the punishment rendered by the Logan County jury in the criminal trial, the evidence of her guilt and the abuse suffered by Naomi Whitecrow was clear and unequivocal. We believe a civil jury will think Naomi’s life is worth far more than $5,000.00 upon seeing how this child suffered. The evidence of what this two year-old had to endure at the Holders’ home compels a significant judgment against them and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, which will allow us to find and attach every asset they have, no matter how deeply buried those assets might be.”
Child abuse or failure of the system?
[KFOR 11/17/11 by Ali Meyer]
REFORM Puzzle Piece
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