Found Deceased TX - Chrissy Powell, 39, San Antonio, Paralegal, didn’t arrive @work, BOLO, 5 July 2022

[Seattle1]

It could have been an informal arrangement that did not involve the courts. Sounds like they weren't married, so it could lend itself to a more informal arrangement.

When my sister relinquished custody to her ex-husband, she was shocked to find that she had to pay child support. (It was an abusive situation and she decided just to let him have his way. This was all done via the courts and they were divorced..TX)

I get the impression that Chrissy likely had a somewhat spotty employment history. Mainly because she was hired a temporary, yet it seems that the temporary position was more of a "test" because she was hired after only a week. A true temporary is there for a heavy workload, then they may or may not be hired after the work is finished.

She also had "tuned out" (left home) on a few occasions which may have been another issue with the father. It may have been something that the father held over her head.


We'll probably never know. However, courts don't always need to be involved.

Very well stated @Friday Fan.
And we have no reason to doubt that Chrissy did not understand the law pertaining to her child living with the father.

 

[Seattle1]

Im not sure it was a mutual decision for a child to be taken away from the mother.

Wasn't Christina depressed about this situation?

A child cannot be taken against mother's wish without the decision of Court.

And I did not suggest Christina was not a fit mother.

I simply asked b/c I did not remember this info.


MOO

While it's certainly not necessary for OP to agree with my post, I take exception to OP mischaracterizing both my post and intention.

To be clear, my post had nothing to do with OP not remembering the info. The post was specifically directed at the statement questioning not having custody of the toddler while surprised b/c the older son was living with Christina.

I wasn't sure if I missed this info.
I am surprised b/c the older son was living with Christina.

^^bbm

Nobody stated OP suggested CP was an unfit mother!

I'm confused how reading speculation is "not directed at OP" can be construed to imply or suggest otherwise??? MOO

 

[Sundog]

Do we know if both of Chrissy's children have the same father? That may explain why the 3 year old is with the father and the 12 year old was with Chrissy.

 

[Friday Fan]

Do we know if both of Chrissy's children have the same father? That may explain why the 3 year old is with the father and the 12 year old was with Chrissy.

I don't think they do

 

[Seattle1]

I don't think they do

Do we know if both of Chrissy's children have the same father? That may explain why the 3 year old is with the father and the 12 year old was with Chrissy.

She began calling people she hoped might know of her daughter’s whereabouts: the father of Powell’s 3-year-old son, Elijah; her best friend; her ex-husband.

^^rsbm

Seems pretty clear to me man identified as Elijah's father is only the father of the 3 yr old.

 

[cujenn81]

It could have been an informal arrangement that did not involve the courts. Sounds like they weren't married, so it could lend itself to a more informal arrangement.

When my sister relinquished custody to her ex-husband, she was shocked to find that she had to pay child support. (It was an abusive situation and she decided just to let him have his way. This was all done via the courts and they were divorced..TX)

I get the impression that Chrissy likely had a somewhat spotty employment history. Mainly because she was hired a temporary, yet it seems that the temporary position was more of a "test" because she was hired after only a week. A true temporary is there for a heavy workload, then they may or may not be hired after the work is finished.

She also had "tuned out" (left home) on a few occasions which may have been another issue with the father. It may have been something that the father held over her head.


We'll probably never know. However, courts don't always need to be involved.

I agree.

Her mom said in one interview that Chrissy and her ex fought all the time. If the information about the ex blaming Chrissy for the family not being together is true, it sounds like he was employing the ole trusty guilt trip method of manipulation. It could be that he used similar tactics to make Chrissy believe her child staying with him was for the best. Or maybe her older son didn’t feel comfortable living with mom’s boyfriend? It really could be anything.

Also, the San Antonio Express article says — “Police told Mobley her daughter was found, slumped, on the passenger side.”

I don’t know if this necessarily means that Chrissy was actually SEATED in the passenger’s seat. The fact that she was found in the passenger seat has been the weirdest thing about this case, IMO. But now I’m wondering if this could really just boil down to the wording and the telephone game effect.

 

[mom2chloe]

Mental health, depression and anxiety are a real thing. So are parental alienation and custodial interference. Although we don’t yet know the circumstances I feel horrible that this woman wound up hiding away on fourth of July weekend on the anniversary of losing her child. A celebration of independence for many yet a heartbreaking situation for her. Bless her and all who loves her regardless the circumstances.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

I don't

Upthread, they gave the security patrol hours.

I don't believe they routinely patrol the area after midnight.


There are numerous stories about people dead in parked vehicles at airports, malls etc for weeks.

This man was in his vehicle for eight months at the Kansas City airport Dead man sat in truck at airport parking lot for eight months and no one noticed

Dead bodies found at Walmart: A list

A growing number of people across the country are dying in Walmart parking lots. Here's a list

www.floridatoday.com

These are just WalMart parking lots:
• Illinois, the body of a 49-year-old man who was reported missing for more than a month, was found dead May 18, 2018, in a van at a Bradley, Illinois, Walmart. He was seen going into the store on May 1 and then leaving a short time later. He died of natural causes, according to media reports.

• In Ohio, police said a 59-year-old man found April 17, 2018, in a pickup truck at an Airport Thruway Walmart, died of natural causes. The body was in the truck, parked on the side of the retail store since April 8, authorities report.

• In California, a woman missing for months turned up dead. Investigators in the February 2016 case said the woman's body remained in the car, parked at the retailer, for up to three months.

I think I find it baffling because she was reported missing so quickly, with pictures and a great description, and she was located not far from at least one of the roads she could have taken to get to work.

 

[Friday Fan]

I wonder if the law firm she worked for was assisting her in trying to get her son back. In that case they may have been privy to some/all of the story.

Whatever turns out to be the cause of her death, it does seem that Chrissy was trying really hard and it’s so sad for her children and family to lose her so young.

They're personal injury lawyers. She may have told co-workers, she may have asked for advice etc. However, I don't think she hired them and they are not family law. (I also think attorneys have rules about representing employees )


Family law attorneys can be expensive. My sister tried to hire one once...Ouch! She gave up...Eventually her ex got in some bad legal trouble himself and got thrown in prison. She automatically got her kids back. But for years she sat there unable to afford legal fees and didn't do anything.

 

[Friday Fan]

I think I find it baffling because she was reported missing so quickly, with pictures and a great description, and she was located not far from at least one of the roads she could have taken to get to work.

Ironically, Huebner Rd never seems to appear on Google's preferred directions. They all seem to recommend Babcock Rd. Sometimes directions recommend Evers Rd to the west. (Which is maybe why her mom searched at WalMart's parking lot) WalMart is far lower left corner next to Sam's Club and near HEB.

 

[PrairieWind]

It could have been an informal arrangement that did not involve the courts. Sounds like they weren't married, so it could lend itself to a more informal arrangement.

When my sister relinquished custody to her ex-husband, she was shocked to find that she had to pay child support. (It was an abusive situation and she decided just to let him have his way. This was all done via the courts and they were divorced..TX)

I get the impression that Chrissy likely had a somewhat spotty employment history. Mainly because she was hired a temporary, yet it seems that the temporary position was more of a "test" because she was hired after only a week. A true temporary is there for a heavy workload, then they may or may not be hired after the work is finished.

She also had "tuned out" (left home) on a few occasions which may have been another issue with the father. It may have been something that the father held over her head.


We'll probably never know. However, courts don't always need to be involved.

I agree with a lot of this. And it was also my understanding that CP had not ever been married to the father of the 3 year old. So its very possible there was not a formal custody order since there would not have been a divorce.

 

[Anastatica]

We know that the Court weighs what is best for the child in these matters.

In this case, it could have been a situation where the toddler would have to go to daycare 40+ hours weekly while CP worked full-time whereas the father was able to care for the toddler at home because he either had hired help or worked from home or both. This very well may have been a mutual decision by the parents and not the court.

In other words, CP may have done what was best for her child but not her heart.

This is not directed at OP but I don't think it should be assumed that CP was deemed unfit to parent the 3-year-old.

We also know that the grandmother very much wanted the 12-year-old but may not have had the ability to help care for a toddler. MOO

BBM

IMO My ex-husband and I mutually agreed, without courts involved, that our son should be with my ex rather than me. The reason is that I have major depressive disorder and have been hospitalized 3 times for suicide ideation, and I don't have a support system.

In no way is there any animosity between me and my ex. My ex has a better support system than I do, and our son flourishes with him. I get to visit and have my son visit me as often as desired.

I did what was best for my son and not my own heart. Does it affect me? Every hour, every minute, my heart aches. The pain of this situation can be downright intolerable for me. The anniversary of my ex and son leaving will forever be seared in my heart. It is nearly impossible for me to get out of bed on that date.

Thus, I can understand 110% CP's frame of mind if this were the case for her too. Something like this can absolutely devastate a person.

Undoubtedly, it's a tragic situation for CP's whole family, and I hope they get they answers they deserve. And may CP rest in peace, whatever the cause of her death might have been.

MOO

 

[kccorona]

BBM

IMO My ex-husband and I mutually agreed, without courts involved, that our son should be with my ex rather than me. The reason is that I have major depressive disorder and have been hospitalized 3 times for suicide ideation, and I don't have a support system.

In no way is there any animosity between me and my ex. My ex has a better support system than I do, and our son flourishes with him. I get to visit and have my son visit me as often as desired.

I did what was best for my son and not my own heart. Does it affect me? Every hour, every minute, my heart aches. The pain of this situation can be downright intolerable for me. The anniversary of my ex and son leaving will forever be seared in my heart. It is nearly impossible for me to get out of bed on that date.

Thus, I can understand 110% CP's frame of mind if this were the case for her too. Something like this can absolutely devastate a person.

Undoubtedly, it's a tragic situation for CP's whole family, and I hope they get they answers they deserve. And may CP rest in peace, whatever the cause of her death might have been.

MOO

Your perspective on this case and Chrissy's mindset (especially regarding the anniversary of the separation) is very valuable- thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable.

I also think what you have done for your son is remarkable and shows how much you love him- as devastating as it may be, on a continual basis, your sacrifices show your true intentions for your boy, and I am more than impressed with your ability to love him so selflessly!

 

[Dotta]

I somehow understood that the situation with the child being with father was the trigger of Christina's predicament (anniversary of the child being taken away, argument with ex over texts).
As if she was against it and bitter about it.
As if the child was taken away against her will.
MOO

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Ironically, Huebner Rd never seems to appear on Google's preferred directions. They all seem to recommend Babcock Rd. Sometimes directions recommend Evers Rd to the west. (Which is maybe why her mom searched at WalMart's parking lot) WalMart is far lower left corner next to Sam's Club and near HEB.

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Do you know if a silver alert was issued, since she was lacking her necessary medication? TIA

 

[Sundog]

I somehow understood that the situation with the child being with father was the trigger of Christina's predicament (anniversary of the child being taken away, argument with ex over texts).
As if she was against it and bitter about it.
As if the child was taken away against her will.
MOO

I understood it somewhat differently - that Chrissy was deeply saddened since it was the anniversary of her child leaving with his father, and that she and the child's father, her ex, had exchanged texts over the weekend with arguments because the ex expressed a desire to still be living as a family unit with Chrissy and the child. This is from the mother's reporting.

 

[PrairieWind]

I agree.

Her mom said in one interview that Chrissy and her ex fought all the time. If the information about the ex blaming Chrissy for the family not being together is true, it sounds like he was employing the ole trusty guilt trip method of manipulation. It could be that he used similar tactics to make Chrissy believe her child staying with him was for the best. Or maybe her older son didn’t feel comfortable living with mom’s boyfriend? It really could be anything.

Also, the San Antonio Express article says — “Police told Mobley her daughter was found, slumped, on the passenger side.”

I don’t know if this necessarily means that Chrissy was actually SEATED in the passenger’s seat. The fact that she was found in the passenger seat has been the weirdest thing about this case, IMO. But now I’m wondering if this could really just boil down to the wording and the telephone game effect.

I think that is a little unfair to the young boy's father at this time. I have seen nothing to indicate he is manipulative or anything. We just don't know why he had physical custody and she didn't. And CP's mother hasn't shared that info.

As for the older boy's father, I recall a statement somewhere that he "was no longer in the picture." But we don't know what that means either.

 

[Sundog]

I think that is a little unfair to the young boy's father at this time. I have seen nothing to indicate he is manipulative or anything. We just don't know why he had physical custody and she didn't. And CP's mother hasn't shared that info.

As for the older boy's father, I recall a statement somewhere that he "was no longer in the picture." But we don't know what that means either.

I agree, we have no reason to believe the youngest boy's father has been manipulative and/or controlling. There has been no MSM reporting on why he has custody of the child.

 

[Dotta]

I agree, we have no reason to believe the youngest boy's father has been manipulative and/or controlling. There has been no MSM reporting on why he has custody of the child.

Custody means Family Court's decision, no?

 

[PrairieWind]

Custody means Family Court's decision, no?

Custody could mean "legal custody" or just the colloquial use of the term. If they were never married, then there was no divorce and so its possible no legal custody order exists. They could have certainly established a legal custody but it wouldn't be unusual if they didn't. Especially if father isn't looking for child support.