Knox
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Yes, it sounds to me like there were indications that the child was being physically abused, but they were unable to prove it or at least that either parent was abusive.
If a person living with you is abusing your child, the parent is still ultimately responsible for the child's safety.
This may be why both parents were found to be neglectful, even though the father was not around or involved in the child's life.
What is significant to me is that all this occurred soon after the "stepfather" came into the picture, and they had a child together.
It seems obvious that he is the one who was abusing this child, although we don't have all the details yet. Imo
All good points. BB wouldn't be the first Mom we have seen here at WS who didn't figure out the man she is living with was hurting her child. We've seen that over and over. But like others, I've noted she did not try to cover up Maleah's injuries or neglect to get her medical treatment. At this point, I can't make up my mind if she was involved in any abuse, or simply didn't want to acknowledge her SO was responsible.
There were two other children in the house. As far as I know neither of them suffered any injuries, so it would seem Maleah was being singled out? She was the only female child, that coupled with the statement DV gave "they said Maleah looks really nice, very sweet". If this whole thing is a lie, that statement speaks to state of mind, as grown men should not be attracted to four year old little girls.
Darion Vence should tell LE the truth so they can find Maleah and this circus can end. He'll appear in court plead not guilty and we will talk about this case for the next 3-4 years until it comes to trial. This is the sad reality of what justice looks like in this country