How Could You? Hall of Shame-Isaac Medina and Michael Morales

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 Marble Falls, Texas, a 13 year old and a 16 year old were sexually assaulted when two men picked them up on the side of the road. These two men are Isaac Medina and Michael Morales. They “were arrested shortly after the alleged incident and remain in jail. Medina is charged with indecency with a child and aggravated sexual assault of a minor. Morales is charged with indecency with a child and sexual assault of a minor. ”

“The girls who were allegedly assaulted in October were staying at a Marble Falls facility owned by HLCN, a religious nonprofit that provides support to disaster victims, foster families and others in need in Burnet and Llano counties..”

“HLCN provided and maintained temporary lodging for up to five children at a time who were removed from their homes and didn’t have an alternative placement. DFPS said two adults, at least one of whom was a CPS caseworker, would supervise the children living there while continuing to search for “appropriate placement for the child.””

Days after the assault, DFPS terminated with agreement with HLCN.

After alleged sexual assault of two children living in state care, another foster shelter closes
[KXXV 1/23/23 by William Melhado]

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