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Still holding out hope that Leila is found safe and reunited with her family regardless of the circumstances.
I got my hopes up, that was a pretty big blunder. Family called it “Fake News.” I could chalk it up to a “green” reporter, however, veteran editors would have had to stamp it with their approval before it went to print. Pretty embarrassing for the paper, they’re going to hear it from their colleagues in the regional press association. Blunders are made all the time, that’s why papers issue corrections or clarification. But, on a story like this one it’s pretty embarrassing.
Yes, I just don’t see the reporter with direct quotes getting it wrong. It’s rare. And, so embarrassing for whoever made the error. In the newsroom, when a reporter makes an error like that, the whole room goes silent — for a while. It reflects poorly on the paper, editors and staff. Not saying it was the reporter. It will depend on how it was worded. I haven’t looked closely at the way they wrote the “Update.” I will in a minute. JIMOIt could have been the mistake of the sheriff who was quoted, also.
Apparently someone misheard, or didn't get verification on what was said. Always get confirmation from at least one additional solid source. Sounds like someone blew it... I hope her folks didn't hear the not-real news. SMHThat’s really bad. Whoever wrote that I hope gets reprimanded. Imagine her family. Ughhh
The Sheriff is a pretty solid source. To speculate, it was probably a phone interview and if the reporter was inexperienced he/she — not sure on that right now — should have read the quote back to the sheriff to confirm. But in the hurried world of news, he/she may have rushed it. On the other hand, it may be exactly what the sheriff said, but when he saw it realized how he said it — and like @carbuff @MimosaMornings and @insearchoflight said, he realized he miscommunicated and back stepped. Wow! JIMOApparently someone misheard, or didn't get verification on what was said. Always get confirmation from at least one additional solid source. Sounds like someone blew it... I hope her folks didn't hear the not-real news. SMH
Are you a reporter?Yes, I just don’t see the reporter with direct quotes getting it wrong. It’s rare. And, so embarrassing for whoever made the error. In the newsroom, when a reporter makes an error like that, the whole room goes silent — for a while. It reflects poorly on the paper, editors and staff. Not saying it was the reporter. It will depend on how it was worded. I haven’t looked closely at the way they wrote the “Update.” I will in a minute. JIMO
Yes, seems like it would have been the 1st thing she did after waking up on Sunday morning.It is very frightening if she went to meet someone, and now she hasn't reported her baby missing. That is not a good sign, in terms of her current situation.
‘I'm Searching for You': Dad of Mother Who Vanished in South Florida Holding Out Hope
Article just posted with her Dad and says she is still missing. Talks more about the Facebook messages to man in Florida.
Hi all - I’m a new person to websleuths with this case. Is there a forum on websleuths Re activism? My particular interests are in pursuing legislation to make it easier for family to get custody of out of state relatives placed in foster care. (It’s a Nightmare!) But I am wide open to other advocacy ideas. Feel free to DM me. Thanks in advance!
The thing I found most distressing in this article is this: “Kamdyn Cavett remained in child protective custody.”
This is a pretty imprecise way to put it... but I am assuming this means he is still in non family foster care. (They should really be more precise though, because if he was temporarily placed with family by CPS that might still count as CPS custody). Is that the latest understanding for you all too?
MOO: I really want to change US regulations to fix this problem. It is extremely difficult for out of state family to get kids out of emergency foster care in the U.S. It is the most traumatic time of these children’s lives and they are placed with strangers when they often have competent loving family members but because they live out of state the process is full of red tape and often takes six MONTHS.
The thing I found most distressing in this article is this: “Kamdyn Cavett remained in child protective custody.”
This is a pretty imprecise way to put it... but I am assuming this means he is still in non family foster care. (They should really be more precise though, because if he was temporarily placed with family by CPS that might still count as CPS custody). Is that the latest understanding for you all too?
MOO: I really want to change US regulations to fix this problem. It is extremely difficult for out of state family to get kids out of emergency foster care in the U.S. It is the most traumatic time of these children’s lives and they are placed with strangers when they often have competent loving family members but because they live out of state the process is full of red tape and often takes six MONTHS.
Maybe. But the court process still can take a long time. Any family member who wants custody has to file first, wait for a court date and for the judge to determine what needs to be done. They will probably do a full home evaluation before placing him with family. If there is a particular relative that the child is already bonded with that would likely be the first choice, as long as the home is a suitable environment. Since he hasn't been placed yet I'm guessing there was not a relative who was regularly in his life?What about the lawyer the family hired?
Wouldn’t he be able to help in that situation?
The thing I found most distressing in this article is this: “Kamdyn Cavett remained in child protective custody.”
This is a pretty imprecise way to put it... but I am assuming this means he is still in non family foster care. (They should really be more precise though, because if he was temporarily placed with family by CPS that might still count as CPS custody). Is that the latest understanding for you all too?
MOO: I really want to change US regulations to fix this problem. It is extremely difficult for out of state family to get kids out of emergency foster care in the U.S. It is the most traumatic time of these children’s lives and they are placed with strangers when they often have competent loving family members but because they live out of state the process is full of red tape and often takes six MONTHS.