GUILTY TX - Maleah Davis, 4, Houston, 5 May 2019 *EX-FIANCÉ ARRESTED* #12

[sraybella]

Maleah Davis’ father loses battle for custody of her brother
HOUSTON - Jurors heard four days of testimony in a custody case that pitted Maleah Davis's biological father Craig Davis against her maternal grandmother Brenda Bowen. Custody was granted to Bowen.

Attorneys for Bowen described her as a loving caring grandmother who has a stable home and is financially capable of caring for Maleah's 6-year-old brother.

That's something they say Craig Davis is not able to do. Davis was thrown out of the courtroom by the judge Thursday afternoon when he yelled an obscenity at the grandmother's attorney who said he had no idea how to be a dad.

Davis's attorney Julie Ketterman told jurors Bowen knew about Maleah's head injuries and other instances of abuse.

"Both Brittany and Brenda Bowen are still both persons of interest in the criminal investigation," Ketterman said. "So we could be back here sooner rather than later."
Maleah Davis’ father loses battle for custody of her brother

(BBM for emphasis - more at link)

 

[PommyMommy]

Earlier article from JAN 29, 2020:

Parents of Maleah Davis in custody battle over her 6-year-old brother
[...]

According to testimony, Maleah’s mom, Brittany Bowens, who has undergone extensive psychological assessments at the request of CPS, is in counseling and she’s asking for her mother to get custody of her 6-year-old son.

[...]

Bowens’attorney says Davis tested positive for marijuana last year, hasn’t consistently paid child support and should not get custody.

Davis’ attorney Julie Ketterman says he is negative for current drug use and Ketterman says Maleah suffered such a traumatic brain injury in 2018 she had to have a portion of her skull removed during the time she, her mom, her brothers and Derion Vince lived with the maternal grandmother.

[...]

Brittany Bowens’ younger son with Derion Vince lives with Vince’s mom.

 

[PommyMommy]

Happy Heavenly Birthday
Precious Maleah!

 

[HayLouise]

Happy birthday Maleah <3

 

[girlhasnoname]

Happy Birthday in Heaven Sweet Girl!

 

[sraybella]

Happy Heavenly Birthday Sweet Girl!

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 6, 2020
Remembering Maleah Davis: Father plans pink, bubble-themed birthday to celebrate daughter
Thursday would have been Maleah Davis’ fifth birthday.

To celebrate her life, Craig, the little girl’s biological father, is throwing a party Saturday at 3 p.m. at Sunnyside Park, 3502 Bellfort St.

[...]

Anyone who wants to go celebrate Maleah is asked to wear pink and bring lots of bubbles and love. Craig also asked that no one bring balloons because they are not permitted at Houston Public Parks.

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

Pooja Lodhia on Twitter
Celebrate the life of this angel. Here's how Maleah Davis' father wants the community to honor her this weekend: https://abc13.com/5910298

9:06 AM - 8 Feb 2020 from Houston, TX

Erica Simon on Twitter
Maleah Davis’ father is asking folks to come out and celebrate her would-be 5th Birthday. They’re having a party at Sunnyside Park today at 3 p.m. Wear pink and bring bubbles. Reminder: balloons aren’t allowed in city parks.

10:09 AM - 8 Feb 2020

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 8, 2020
Maleah Davis’s Birthday Celebration

 

[PommyMommy]

Janelle Bludau on Twitter
"Now, that she's in Heaven, we still celebrate." Family, friends, even complete strangers gathered today to celebrate #MaleahDavis's 5th birthday. It's the first birthday her family is having to celebrate without her. @KHOU

7:43 PM - 8 Feb 2020

Maleah Davis' 5th birthday party was a success thanks to her biological father
[...]

Dozens of people turned out, many of whom knew Maleah from news coverage.

[...]

The crowd sang happy birthday. Maleah's 85-year-old great-great-grandmother joined in.

"It gives me joy to know there are people who love Maleah like they do," she said.

[...]

 

[Niner]

Docket:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason Results Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
5/27/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Data Not Entered DISCOVERY To Be Set


Next/Last Setting Date 5/27/2020

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Maleah Davis’ father loses battle for custody of her brother
HOUSTON - Jurors heard four days of testimony in a custody case that pitted Maleah Davis's biological father Craig Davis against her maternal grandmother Brenda Bowen. Custody was granted to Bowen.

Attorneys for Bowen described her as a loving caring grandmother who has a stable home and is financially capable of caring for Maleah's 6-year-old brother.

That's something they say Craig Davis is not able to do. Davis was thrown out of the courtroom by the judge Thursday afternoon when he yelled an obscenity at the grandmother's attorney who said he had no idea how to be a dad.

Davis's attorney Julie Ketterman told jurors Bowen knew about Maleah's head injuries and other instances of abuse.

"Both Brittany and Brenda Bowen are still both persons of interest in the criminal investigation," Ketterman said. "So we could be back here sooner rather than later."
Maleah Davis’ father loses battle for custody of her brother

(BBM for emphasis - more at link)

Good job. NOT. How the H E Double Hockey Sticks can a child be placed in either one of these characters care????????? Just SMH so much my brains are about rattle right out of my head. That poor child. This is so wrong. So very very wrong. MOO

 

[Lusitana]

I don't love the fact that the grandmother got custody of that poor boy. This doesn't seem fair. Maleah got hurt under her mother's care [while living with the grandmother that got custody of the boy] and was killed while under her mother's care who left her with her "boyfriend". None of this happened under her father's care. He has another child whom he cares for and lives with him, so why is it not okay for the boy to live with him but the other baby can live with him? That makes no sense. To be fair, though, it doesn't really help his case how he ALWAYS reacts. His lawyer should've done a better job trying to keep him "under control".

 

[Knox]

Aren't there any other suitable family members who could raise him? What about CD's sister who was so vocal at one time?
I don't trust BB to follow CPS' rules regarding who can visit, or take this little boy out of her home.

 

[Lusitana]

Aren't there any other suitable family members who could raise him? What about CD's sister who was so vocal at one time?
I don't trust BB to follow CPS' rules regarding who can visit, or take this little boy out of her home.

I was under the impression that it was CD's sister that had the boy all this time.

 

[Niner]

Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason Results Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
8/04/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Data Not Entered DOCKET RESET To Be Set

5/27/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Reset By Operation Of Law Data Not Entered 8/4/2020 DOCKET RESET To Be Set


Next/Last Setting Date 8/4/2020

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[mickey2942]

Aren't there any other suitable family members who could raise him? What about CD's sister who was so vocal at one time?
I don't trust BB to follow CPS' rules regarding who can visit, or take this little boy out of her home.

Yeah, that is a toss up in this family. In no way is BB someone I would trust with a dog, let alone a child. But, an attorney will probably say that DV was the perpetrator, BB was controlled by him. Hedda Nussbaum defense.

Shrug. The poor kid's life story is pretty much already written if he stays with BB.

 

[Niner]

Docket:
Date Court Post Jdgm Docket Type Reason Results Defendant Future Date Comments Attorney Appearance Indicator
9/29/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Data Not Entered To Be Set

7/09/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Reset By Court Data Not Entered 9/29/2020 Present

5/27/2020 09:00 AM 180 Master Docket Disposition Reset By Operation Of Law Data Not Entered 8/4/2020 DOCKET RESET To Be Set



Next/Last Setting Date 9/29/2020

link: Office of Harris County District Clerk - Marilyn Burgess | Search Our Records

 

[Knox]

Yeah, that is a toss up in this family. In no way is BB someone I would trust with a dog, let alone a child. But, an attorney will probably say that DV was the perpetrator, BB was controlled by him. Hedda Nussbaum defense.

Shrug. The poor kid's life story is pretty much already written if he stays with BB.

Sad isn't it? We all start off on an equal playing field, it's what happens along the way that shapes us, and I fear you may be right!

 

[Lusitana]

Sad isn't it? We all start off on an equal playing field, it's what happens along the way that shapes us, and I fear you may be right!

Poor kid, I hope he's okay.