I have been wondering the same.
He had just turned 5 in Dec.
Was it established yet if he was in preschool or headstart or because of his speech issues due to his cleft palate and lack of teeth, was he receiving speech therapy through the school district's speech therapist? If so, was he there Friday?
How long had dad been out of town? Was it normal for dad to go out of town and leave Lucas in her care?
In regards to CPS involvement, would Lucas's dad have been informed that the reason for their involvement was stemming from concern in regards to the stepmother? And if so, why the continued willingness to allow Lucas to be in her care?
Did the father not believe the claims or felt that they were false accusations made because of other related or unrelated drama? A money issue mixed with desperation so he felt he had no choice but to leave the state for work and leave Lucas with her? Had he asked the family in New Mexico to watch him but they were unwilling?