It was quoted in the probable cause affidavit that RP had the fear of her child being removed upon birth. It may have been CP who was quoted as saying this so take it with a grain of salt.Thank you for your reply,
In regards to Rebecca fearing DCS (I believe it's called CPS in Michigan), I don't get the impression that Rebecca had anything to fear from CPS. Her previous kids were not taken from her by CPS. They were looked after by Stephanie (grandma you could say), and Rebecca was still actively involved in their lives. It was the best outcome for all involved.
Courtney on the other hand, well it's very likely that she had ill feelings towards CPS and/or Stephanie Parks. It may be that killing Rebecca and taking the baby was to do with feeling entitled to a child, having lost her first three.
As far as I can see, Rebecca wasn't running or trying to escape CPS as was rumoured early on. She happily went into hospital to give birth after experiencing what was probably Braxton hicks, and then sent away again. The only reason that Rebecca met up with Courtney that evening was the under the false pretence of an inheritance cheque and a catch-up for ice cream. Instead she was kidnapped, tortured and killed.
just clarifying, in most states, child welfare services operate under a Department of Child Services (DCS) or Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Child Protective Services (CPS) functions as the investigative arm within that state agency. When CPS reports of abuse or neglect are substantiated, DCS/DCFS becomes responsible for ongoing case management, services, and court involvement as applicable.
