How Could You? Hall of Shame-Matthew Cable 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin, foster dad Matthew Cable, 31,after he was charged with  “sexually abusing a foster child in his care.

The investigation began July 25 after the man’s wife suspected the abuse….

The suspect is charged with first degree child sexual assault, sexual assault of a child by a foster parent, exposing genitals to a child and child abuse.

Department of Children and Families told NewsChannel 7 by email Thursday, “if a foster parent is accused of abusing or neglecting their foster child the county will immediately assess the safety of any child(ren) in that foster parent’s care”.

A spokesperson for the department shared if the children are determined to be unsafe, they will be immediately removed from the home and the foster home license would be placed on hold. She stated an investigation into the allegations would be conducted separately from any criminal investigation that may also take place.  DCF reports if the child welfare investigation substantiates the parent for abuse or neglect, their foster care license would be revoked.

The defendant remains in custody in on $100,000 cash bond. He’s scheduled to learn if his case will head to trial on Aug. 8.”

Foster dad charged with child sexual assault in Marathon Co. [Wsaw 7/28/16]

“Matthew Cable, 31, was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a child under 13, sexual assault of a child by a foster parent, exposing genitals and physical abuse of a child.

Police learned of the abuse Monday when Cable’s wife told them that she believed Cable had molested a child in their care, according to court records. The victim then told police Cable touched her genital area at least five times while other children in the home were sleeping, according to court records.

Cable and his wife were in the process of adopting the victim and other foster children, according to court records. Cable has no prior convictions in Wisconsin, according to court records.

Vicki Tylka, social services director for Marathon County and Dawn Perez, child welfare manager for Marathon County, declined to speak specifically about this case.

Perez said all foster parents have to go through a screening process that includes training and a federal background check. Tylka said Marathon County has 56 licensed foster parents and most are excellent.

Cable made his initial appearance in the Marathon County Circuit Court on Wednesday.  A cash bond for him was set at $100,000. If convicted on all charges, Cable faces more than 109 years in prison. He will face a preliminary hearing on August 8th.”

Police: Wausau man molested foster child[Wausau Daily Herald 7/29/16 by Arielle Hines]

Accoriding to Wisconsin court files, Matthew was charged with 4 counts.
1 948.02 (1) 1st Degree Child Sex Assault – Sexual Contact with Person under Age of 13 Felony B
2948.085(1) Sexual Assault of Child by Foster Parent or Treatment Foster Parent Felony C
3 948.10(1)(a) Exposing Genitals/Pubic Area/Intimate Parts to a Child Felony I
4 948.03(2)(b) Child Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm Felony H.

He has a preliminary hearing on 8/17/16 and a calendar call on 8/24/16.

REFORM Puzzle Piece

Update:“A judge has ruled there is enough evidence to send a 31-year-old Marathon County man to trial on allegations he sexually abused a foster child in his care.

The investigation began July 25 after the man’s wife suspected the abuse. To protect the identity of the alleged victim, NewsChannel 7 will not name the defendant.

The suspect is charged with first degree child sexual assault, sexual assault of a child by a foster parent, exposing genitals to a child and child abuse.

Department of Children and Families told NewsChannel 7 by email following the incident “if a foster parent is accused of abusing or neglecting their foster child the county will immediately assess the safety of any child(ren) in that foster parent’s care”.

A spokesperson for the department shared if the children are determined to be unsafe, they will be immediately removed from the home and the foster home license would be placed on hold. She stated an investigation into the allegations would be conducted separately from any criminal investigation that may also take place. DCF reports if the child welfare investigation substantiates the parent for abuse or neglect, their foster care license would be revoked.

The defendant remains in custody in on $100,000 cash bond.”

Foster dad to head to trial in sexual assault case [WSAW 8/17/16]