I'm just putting this out here: The recommendation (by so-called experts) for those in fear of their lives at the hand of their abuser, is that they should leave their situation and NOT take their children, as taking the children c/would lead to the endangered person being found more readily (which makes sense.)
DP's record of (alleged) abuse is pretty much documented (what little there is of it) as being directed ONLY toward the women in his life with whom he's had relationships; yet, none toward his children -- ever.
Possible Bolingbrook PD 'corruption' taken into consideration here ... there are still no documented incidents where DP has been arrested in regards to any domestic dispute. (I'm not sayin' domestic violence on his part didn't take place. I'm saying that if it happened, and it couldn't be disputed, we'd have known about it by now - and, he's never been charged previously. KS isn't the only person who could've yelled, screamed and stomped up 'n down to promote the pressing of charges for abuse. KS' family (witnesses to it?) could've intervened if there was a clear and present danger. And yah, it's possible EVERYONE was so fearful of DP; but somehow I doubt EVERYONE would've been fearful of this guy. He's JUST a cop. If KS' family truly felt she was threatened or in danger, they should've/would've intervened. Likewise, if they felt she was murdered, NOTHING should've stopped them from furthering the investigation at the time of her death. None of this happened. Why not? They let the whole thing slide because they were terrified of some cop dude? ONE member, at least, of KS' family should've made a 'federal' case out of her death at the time.) I'm NOT blaming them for not doing so ... I'm saying that they don't look credible today, being interviewed/relating their stories about the alleged abuse she suffered, when they didn't make HUGE waves when she died.)
If Stacy felt the need to flee for her safety (because of what she claimed to have known about the KS death/murder), she would be brilliant to have left her children behind, to assure her own safety - so that she would not be found during this time, so she could testify later.
I think the slope is slippery. As a mom, you'd have to walk the tightrope with gritted teeth and consider what is in the best interest of both your kids and your own safety, but primarily ... your kids. If Stacy fled, perhaps she did put her children first and her other family second.
Will we ever know?
