GUILTY NY - Evanna Tranberg-Bennett, 12, died, parents failed to get her medical care, 6 Dec 2019 Probation

[MsBetsy]

How does one begin to rehabilitate this mess? The depths of damage the parents had on their own children alone seems irreversible. They defended themselves feverishly, yet it was all riddled with lies and insanity reigned. They have left a trail of damage through this community that is barr none. Sadly I feel this is far from over. All MOO.

Yes, CPS will likely have a case plan or "safety plan" that the family will have to follow before and after the children are returned. They will probably be closely monitored for a long time.

They will likely have social workers to help them find pediatricians and make sure they follow through with all appointments. They can provide transportation if needed. They can provide them with counselling for the children or parents, parenting classes, or whatever they determine is necessarily. They can also make sure the family follows through with a specific education plan and monitor the progress of the children.

Social workers can make unscheduled visits to the home in addition to weekly visits.

If all parents involved do not cooperate with the safety plan, the children can be removed again.

Since the family don't seem to like following rules, it may be a long time before they will have full control again. They are not going to like it, but they won't have much choice.

All these services can cost the state a lot more than keeping the children in foster care, so they really don't have much more to complain about.

Imo

 

[whatsnext]

So if they got the kids back, could they just move to another state without being watched by CPS, or is there some plan to keep the children safe?

 

[uburoi1]

No news from local Hudson sources yet -- understandable with the snow: Albany has two feet and still snowing, so, 40 miles south, in the Capital Region, Columbia County has that and probably more.

 

[craftyhistorynerd]

But some of them are the kids themeselves.

they watched a 12 year old suffer and die.. and no they're adults not kids

 

[MsBetsy]

So if they got the kids back, could they just move to another state without being watched by CPS, or is there some plan to keep the children safe?

Good question. I've known many families who do avoid CPS scrutiny by moving around.

In this case, however, once they sign the safety plan, they are required to cooperate or risk losing custody of their children.

Many of the services are court ordered so moving to another state would be a big risk, I would think.

They also might be given probation for three years instead of a year in prison.

I think this family will be closely supervised. The "Family First Prevention Services Act" keeps families together, but it also ensures that the parents follow through with recommendations.

They've been given a chance to reunite their family, but if they don't cooperate they could lose their parental rights permantly and the children can become wards of the state. Hopefully that will be a big incentive for them to give up some of their control and do what's best for the children.

Imo

 

[craftyhistorynerd]

Good question. I've known many families who do avoid CPS scrutiny by moving around.

In this case, however, once they sign the safety plan, they are required to cooperate or risk losing custody of their children.

Many of the services are court ordered so moving to another state would be a big risk, I would think.

They also might be given probation for three years instead of a year in prison.

I think this family will be closely supervised. The "Family First Prevention Services Act" keeps families together, but it also ensures that the parents follow through with recommendations.

They've been given a chance to reunite their family, but if they don't cooperate they could lose their parental rights permantly and the children can become wards of the state. Hopefully that will be a big incentive for them to give up some of their control and do what's best for the children.

Imo

I hate saying, and I deal with narcissists and anti vaxxers and people of that ilk way to much... the kids are window dressing .. they're decoration ... if they don't get them back that's just another weapon for them in their fight against big pharma or big food or the government or whatever

 

[uburoi1]

This couple should never be around children again, theirs or anyone else's. They should forever wear Hawthorne's scarlet letter: 'A,' for....well, you decide.

 

[meanmaryjean]

I hate saying, and I deal with narcissists and anti vaxxers and people of that ilk way to much... the kids are window dressing .. they're decoration ... if they don't get them back that's just another weapon for them in their fight against big pharma or big food or the government or whatever

BINGO!

 

[MsMarple]

they watched a 12 year old suffer and die.. and no they're adults not kids

Agreed. Old enough to know better. Yesterday Tevania re-posted an old photo of the 4 older girls happily dancing together in a field. WTH?? Clearly it was intended to send a message.

IMO it once again highlights the family's lack of insight - the inability to step back and "see" their behavior. It smacks of an attitude that they are above everyone, even the law. Hahaha, we got a misdemeanor and we don't care.

Sadly they're all of child-bearing age so if the little ones aren't returned will they just swap them out for a new batch? Sorry, but that's how it feels with these people. MOO.

 

[whatsnext]

Agreed. Old enough to know better. Yesterday Tevania re-posted an old photo of the 4 older girls happily dancing together in a field. WTH?? Clearly it was intended to send a message.

IMO it once again highlights the family's lack of insight - the inability to step back and "see" their behavior. It smacks of an attitude that they are above everyone, even the law. Hahaha, we got a misdemeanor and we don't care.

Sadly they're all of child-bearing age so if the little ones aren't returned will they just swap them out for a new batch? Sorry, but that's how it feels with these people. MOO.

BBM

That's what I think as well, the kids are not important, how they can use them for their own purposes is more important.
This case leaves me speechless.

 

[craftyhistorynerd]

Agreed. Old enough to know better. Yesterday Tevania re-posted an old photo of the 4 older girls happily dancing together in a field. WTH?? Clearly it was intended to send a message.

IMO it once again highlights the family's lack of insight - the inability to step back and "see" their behavior. It smacks of an attitude that they are above everyone, even the law. Hahaha, we got a misdemeanor and we don't care.

Sadly they're all of child-bearing age so if the little ones aren't returned will they just swap them out for a new batch? Sorry, but that's how it feels with these people. MOO.

that's exactly what's going to happen, Daddy will find them a man and they'll pop out kiddos (hopefully boys) and then they'll be irate and baffled when cps gets involved again

 

[Alethea]

that's exactly what's going to happen, Daddy will find them a man and they'll pop out kiddos (hopefully boys) and then they'll be irate and baffled when cps gets involved again

I think I’m so disappointed because in addition for not getting justice for Evanna, these pleas also give up a chance to try to rehabilitate the younger adult sisters. If this is the only thing you’ve known since you were born it takes a lot to leave. We know from cults and certain extreme religious groups that it can take a village to really flee and set up a new life. Throwing the book at the parents (who are the most responsible) why trying to separate the younger daughters would have been a worthwhile pursuit, IMO. Hopefully they can try to still do that through sentencing.

I feel like I’m irrationally being a little soft on the younger sisters who definitely knew something was wrong and should have asked for help, but it’s almost like the FLDS wives and daughters. I have a hard time holding them completely responsible either.

 

[MsMarple]

There's much that we don't know about this family and probably will never know the whole story. In June of 2008 there was a paternity filing for Evanna in Norfolk county, listing Heidi as the plaintiff and Steve as Defendant. It appeared to be closed in November 2008.

I don't know what it was about though it seemed to be between Steve and Heidi. Evanna was removed from the parents the first time when she was only 12 days old.
https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/home.page.2

 

[Alethea]

There's much that we don't know about this family and probably will never know the whole story. In June of 2008 there was a paternity filing for Evanna in Norfolk county, listing Heidi as the plaintiff and Steve as Defendant. It appeared to be closed in November 2008.

I don't know what it was about though it seemed to be between Steve and Heidi. Evanna was removed from the parents the first time when she was only 12 days old.
https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/home.page.2

!!! What !!! Did you see what court or division it was in? I can try to look on LexisNexis

 

[Lusitana]

I'm actually shocked that they decided to plead guilty. I truly thought they were going to fight until the very end. My guess would be that they accepted the deal and plead guilty because they didn't want certain information to get out during the trial, so I shudder just thinking what they might want to keep a "secret" so badly that they will admit that they caused Evanna's death.

What I don't understand, though, is why Steve and Heidi didn't ask for the charges against their daughters to be dropped. I'm sure they would be able to reach a deal that would keep Venuska, Svenia, Tevania and Petrevena out of "trouble".

They totally function like a cult, they are unable to protect their children or to put their children's interests before their own. It really saddens me that they are so brainwashed that they are totally unable to realize that Papa Steve and Heidi do not care about them, they didn't care about them when they were kids, and they care even less now. These girls don't know how to be their own person, they are just the Tranberg-Bennett girls and they don't know how to be anything else.

I find their hypocrisy funny though. They spent the last year yelling and screaming about how Columbia County and DSS were SO corrupt, how they had proof of their innocence, how they stated that a EMT killed Evanna, how they accused Bob Gibson of being around 12-year-old B. with malicious intentions, and who even knows what else. And then... they accept a deal and plead guilty. Liars.

I hope they are never allowed to have any contact with the surviving children, let alone get custody of them again. If the children get returned to this family, they will suffer and someone might get hurt or die. Again.

Could they really be returned, though? This family has a lenghty history with CPS/DSS, their children have been removed many times, a child died because they failed to get her adequate medical help in a timely manner and they admited to it. At least two other children have health issues that had apparently never been addressed until they were placed in foster care. They all show educational deficiencies. Nutrition has been an issue for years and have caused and/or exacerbated health issues.

These children lived in a bubble. No outside activities of any sorts. How many homeschooling families do we know that don't have their children in activites outside of the house? No music classes, no sports, no Girl Scouts, nothing. They had zero contact with other children.

I'm sure Venuska and her sisters will start procreating soon enough. Gotta keep that Tranberg-Bennett bloodline going.

I'm sorry for the long post, this family revolts me. Rest in peace, Evanna.

 

[MsMarple]

The maximum possible sentence the family members could each face for the misdemeanor charge is up to one year in prison, Czajka said.

“The judge can also sentence them to probation,” Czajka said. “I will defer to his honor, Judge Koweek, for sentencing.”
...
The defendants admitted they were responsible for the care of the child at all relevant times, that they all became aware of her illness and progressive symptoms, and that they did not contact emergency personnel in a timely manner or take the child to a doctor or hospital, according to court papers.
Girl’s kin admits to lesser charge

I doubt they'll get a year in prison although Steve and Heidi should IMO as they are Evanna's parents. They deserve to be punished. MOO.

 

[sedona2000]

Once a family has the attention of DSS and "rehabilitation of parents" is mentioned, the family will likely be under the watchful eye of many professionals and agencies. Dss will likely require parenting classes, therapy, cooperation with NYS homeschooling regulations and reporting requirements, regular physician visits and follow thru with medical recommendations. "Rehabilitation of parents" is usually required as the next legal step before NYS can file for permanent termination of parental rights. I agree with other commenters that the family will likely procreate. It wouldn't be a surprise if VTB is currently pregnant. The TB family fb page claims to be operated by "investigators" but yesterday they responded to posts with "I" and "We". It's all deception and lies.

 

[craftyhistorynerd]

Once a family has the attention of DSS and "rehabilitation of parents" is mentioned, the family will likely be under the watchful eye of many professionals and agencies. Dss will likely require parenting classes, therapy, cooperation with NYS homeschooling regulations and reporting requirements, regular physician visits and follow thru with medical recommendations. "Rehabilitation of parents" is usually required as the next legal step before NYS can file for permanent termination of parental rights. I agree with other commenters that the family will likely procreate. It wouldn't be a surprise if VTB is currently pregnant. The TB family fb page claims to be operated by "investigators" but yesterday they responded to posts with "I" and "We". It's all deception and lies.

they are not going to handle any of the watchful eyes or restrictions well ... and/or that social services are going to be involved with the new babies that they are, likely, already planning

 

[Warwick7]

Once a family has the attention of DSS and "rehabilitation of parents" is mentioned, the family will likely be under the watchful eye of many professionals and agencies. Dss will likely require parenting classes, therapy, cooperation with NYS homeschooling regulations and reporting requirements, regular physician visits and follow thru with medical recommendations. "Rehabilitation of parents" is usually required as the next legal step before NYS can file for permanent termination of parental rights. I agree with other commenters that the family will likely procreate. It wouldn't be a surprise if VTB is currently pregnant. The TB family fb page claims to be operated by "investigators" but yesterday they responded to posts with "I" and "We". It's all deception and lies.

Where are these responses? There are too many places on Facebook where they respond for me to keep up.

 

[greyarea]

Once a family has the attention of DSS and "rehabilitation of parents" is mentioned, the family will likely be under the watchful eye of many professionals and agencies. Dss will likely require parenting classes, therapy, cooperation with NYS homeschooling regulations and reporting requirements, regular physician visits and follow thru with medical recommendations. "Rehabilitation of parents" is usually required as the next legal step before NYS can file for permanent termination of parental rights. I agree with other commenters that the family will likely procreate. It wouldn't be a surprise if VTB is currently pregnant. The TB family fb page claims to be operated by "investigators" but yesterday they responded to posts with "I" and "We". It's all deception and lies.

Did you say they were responding to posts yesterday? Where was that I thought that has been silent