What happened to Rebecca Zahau?

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Boy, Interrupted - Phoenix Magazine article - full version now available online!

http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/valley-news/201208/boy--interrupted-full-version/1/

"Sadly, the family started unraveling almost from the moment Max joined it."

And, as I suspected, the claim that RZ used a name from another country? That name was simply Rebecca Zahau.

And, more of her big evidence, “She did not share the fact that she was currently married. That was a strange thing not to mention.” Interesting phrasing, as it appears she was separated from Neil at any rate. Why would she tell Dina she was 'divorcing' at that point.

 

[*Lash*]

Nina has never said publicly she went to talk to Rebecca per Dina's request-

Max’s physicians were still looking for clues to explain his cardiac arrest. “I felt like my life was collapsing like a card table,” Dina says. “The doctors said, ‘If you have any information, that would be helpful.’ So I asked Nina to go talk to Rebecca. Beg her on your hands and knees, if you have to. Ask her if there’s anything, anything, that might help Max. Some detail or something she left out [of the police report].”

http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/valley-news/201208/boy--interrupted-full-version/2/

 

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Nina has never said publicly she went to talk to Rebecca per Dina's request-

Max’s physicians were still looking for clues to explain his cardiac arrest. “I felt like my life was collapsing like a card table,” Dina says. “The doctors said, ‘If you have any information, that would be helpful.’ So I asked Nina to go talk to Rebecca. Beg her on your hands and knees, if you have to. Ask her if there’s anything, anything, that might help Max. Some detail or something she left out [of the police report].”

http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/valley-news/201208/boy--interrupted-full-version/2/

IMO, what she means is that they wanted Rebecca to confess early on and had already decided she did something. Interesting.

Also, interesting as you pointed out that Nina never said Dina sent her. Methinks revisionary history and when you do that you don't always get the stories straight.

 

[jjenny]

"Sadly, the family started unraveling almost from the moment Max joined it."

And, as I suspected, the claim that RZ used a name from another country? That name was simply Rebecca Zahau.

And, more of her big evidence, “She did not share the fact that she was currently married. That was a strange thing not to mention.” Interesting phrasing, as it appears she was separated from Neil at any rate. Why would she tell Dina she was 'divorcing' at that point.

Rebecca was also accused of "micro-managing food," presumably because she was a health nut.
Even if she did go overboard, sounds like she did it out of concern for the health of the child.
There is absolutely nothing in that article that suggests Rebecca would hurt the child.

 

[iSleuth]

Boy, Interrupted - Phoenix Magazine article - full version now available online!

http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/valley-news/201208/boy--interrupted-full-version/1/

Even though this case was originally the reasons why I found and joined this site and the HInkyMeter (rip) and viewed almost all evidence= I do not think I have ever posted a word or a theory. I have theories ( mostly concerning AS)

But, after reading this article i have to say
:what:

DS....IMO presents clear statements of motive, with topped with biting, libelous defamation of character.

 

[FightTheOstrich]

Even though this case was originally the reasons why I found and joined this site and the HInkyMeter (rip) and viewed almost all evidence= I do not think I have ever posted a word or a theory. I have theories ( mostly concerning AS)

But, after reading this article i have to say
:what:

DS....IMO presents clear statements of motive, with topped with biting, libelous defamation of character.

Agreed. If she really wanted LE and the public to take her quest seriously she would focus on discovering the truth not presenting reports that state that RZ murdered her child and listing every last grievance she had with her. This article is totally bizarre, so RZ was wicked bc she wanted Max to eat good food and good portions, like any responsible adult? It's better to have a candy drawer in your house that your child can access at anytime? Sounds like someone was in competition for Max's affection.
I'm really beginning to think that someone needs LE to name RZ the killer to either ease guilt or keep accomplices quiet bc they helped in something believing that RZ was responsible.

IMO

 

[MyBelle]

Rebecca was also accused of "micro-managing food," presumably because she was a health nut.
Even if she did go overboard, sounds like she did it out of concern for the health of the child.
There is absolutely nothing in that article that suggests Rebecca would hurt the child.

Absolutely nothing? Really? There is no reason to micromanage food in growing children or to go overboard. Such practices do hurt children.

JMO

 

[jjenny]

Absolutely nothing? Really? There is no reason to micromanage food in growing children or to go overboard. Such practices do hurt children.

JMO

Eating healthy foods hurts children? Really?

 

[MyBelle]

Agreed. If she really wanted LE and the public to take her quest seriously she would focus on discovering the truth not presenting reports that state that RZ murdered her child and listing every last grievance she had with her. This article is totally bizarre, so RZ was wicked bc she wanted Max to eat good food and good portions, like any responsible adult? It's better to have a candy drawer in your house that your child can access at anytime? Sounds like someone was in competition for Max's affection.
I'm really beginning to think that someone needs LE to name RZ the killer to either ease guilt or keep accomplices quiet bc they helped in something believing that RZ was responsible.

IMO

I find it bizarre that RZ would be fixated on food consumed by teens not under her care to the point they complained to their mother. The complaint about her fixation on food was from the older children, not Max. I'd like to know what else they complained about.

DS doesn't need LE to do anything at this point. She can file a lawsuit with accusations blazing without LE's "help" and I believe she will do just that.

JMO

 

[MyBelle]

Eating healthy foods hurts children? Really?

Where on earth do you get that? The article didn't say the issue was healthy vs. non-healthy food.

 

[jjenny]

Where on earth do you get that? The article didn't say the issue was healthy vs. non-healthy food.

That same article states Rebecca was described as a keep-fit-fanatic-so it's a good bet she would eat healthy foods and want children to do the same.

 

[MyBelle]

That same article states Rebecca was described as a keep-fit-fanatic-so it's a good bet she would eat healthy foods and want children to do the same.

I don't know of anyone who is described as a "fanatic" to be someone who is capable of understanding the concept of "healthy." Her expectation that children would "do the same" wasn't grounded in reality.

JMO

 

[Tink56]

I don't know of anyone who is described as a "fanatic" to be someone who is capable of understanding the concept of "healthy." Her expectation that children would "do the same" wasn't grounded in reality.

JMO

If Rebecca was a fanatic about her eating habits, it does not mean she imposed those standards on the children when they visited. Jonah dined with them also. Seems to me that he shared responsibility for what the kids did or didn't eat. Somehow, without being able to defend herself, Rebecca is responsible for far too many things.

Michelle Obama would probably "side" with Rebecca about healthy eating. Is she also a fanatic? Or a concerned public personality aware of the obesity issues facing far too many families? Is she someone who is interested in teaching children how to evaluate the food choices they make?

Frankly, I am "put off" that DS uses her "candy drawer" as an example of good parenting.

 

[MyBelle]

If Rebecca was a fanatic about her eating habits, it does not mean she imposed those standards on the children when they visited. Jonah dined with them also. Seems to me that he shared responsibility for what the kids did or didn't eat. Somehow, without being able to defend herself, Rebecca is responsible for far too many things.

Michelle Obama would probably "side" with Rebecca about healthy eating. Is she also a fanatic? Or a concerned public personality aware of the obesity issues facing far too many families? Is she someone who is interested in teaching children how to evaluate the food choices they make?

Frankly, I am "put off" that DS uses her "candy drawer" as an example of good parenting.

The children complained about RZ's control of their eating habits to their mother. No details were released. I don't find it at all surprising that children do not like the rules being imposed by a parent's girlfriend/boyfriend whether or not the rules were justified.

I have a candy dish and consider myself a pretty good parent.

JMO

 

[Tink56]

The children complained about RZ's control of their eating habits to their mother. No details were released. I don't find it at all surprising that children do not like the rules being imposed by a parent's girlfriend/boyfriend whether or not the rules were justified.

I have a candy dish and consider myself a pretty good parent.
JMO

BBM Do you use your candy dish as an example of "what a good parent does/would do? I know many parents that do not allow sweets in home. My kiddos are now in their twenties (a marathoner and a cyclist), and they grew up without a contuous supply of sweets in the home. They weren't forbidden to ever eat candy, cake, and/or cookies, but many of their friends, who are also fit, healthy young adults, were NOT ALLOWED sweets at home.

I, and the parents of their friends, did not define our parenting by alllowing or disallowing sweets. JMO...We strove for healthy lifestyles with healthy food choices.

I have some sympathy for RZ as she never experienced a pre-teen/teen male appetite. (2 sisters, right?) One really needs to grow into that to fully understand the gallon-of-milk a day, bottomless pit that these innocent kids become. My son was always hungry, and I certainly didn't deprive him of nourishment.

 

[MyBelle]

BBM Do you use your candy dish as an example of "what a good parent does/would do? I know many parents that do not allow sweets in home. My kiddos are now in their twenties (a marathoner and a cyclist), and they grew up without a contuous supply of sweets in the home. They weren't forbidden to ever eat candy, cake, and/or cookies, but many of their friends, who are also fit, healthy young adults, were NOT ALLOWED sweets at home.

I, and the parents of their friends, did not define our parenting by alllowing or disallowing sweets. JMO...We strove for healthy lifestyles with healthy food choices.

I have some sympathy for RZ as she never experienced a pre-teen/teen male appetite. (2 sisters, right?) One really needs to grow into that to fully understand the gallon-of-milk a day, bottomless pit that these innocent kids become. My son was always hungry, and I certainly didn't deprive him of nourishment.

Sorry, but I do not know any parents who do not allow sweets at home. That sounds extreme, imo. Healthy kids can grow up nicely with sweets. I think it is utterly ridiculous to state otherwise or pretend that their physical accomplishments somehow validate you as a parent.

I never deprived my children of nourishment but I also didn't deny them sweets. They did have the ability to balance their lives which apparently RZ--who was not a parent--didn't trust. JMO

 

[Tink56]

Sorry, but I do not know any parents who do not allow sweets at home. That sounds extreme, imo. Healthy kids can grow up nicely with sweets. I think it is utterly ridiculous to state otherwise or pretend that their physical accomplishments somehow validate you as a parent.

I never deprived my children of nourishment but I also didn't deny them sweets. They did have the ability to balance their lives which apparently RZ--who was not a parent--didn't trust. JMO

We will agree to disagree on this point. IMO, RZ is being condemned on second-hand information, filtered by time and grief, and I cannot make a negative judgement based on the supposed complaints interpreted by ex-wives without much substantiating information.

As someone who works closely with teenagers on a daily basis, I assure you that there is certainly more than one side to the tales children tell at school, and I'm sure in other arenas of their lives. They aren't "bad" by any stretch of the imagination, nor are their "unreasonable" parents. IMO, there is really too much ado about the information in an article that also may not be an accurate representation of the interview with DS.

IMO, again, one needs much more information before RZ can be characterized as a "killer" who attacked a 6-year-child.

 

[screecher]

I find it bizarre that RZ would be fixated on food consumed by teens not under her care to the point they complained to their mother. The complaint about her fixation on food was from the older children, not Max. I'd like to know what else they complained about.

DS doesn't need LE to do anything at this point. She can file a lawsuit with accusations blazing without LE's "help" and I believe she will do just that.

JMO

Yes. Perhaps Kimberly should have filed a lawsuit against Dina Romano for "Alienation of Affection"?

 

[screecher]

So Dina Romano is complaining about food? Lack of it and not enough of teeth rotting, empty calories? And Rebecca not telling her, her own marital status? Also she was a thieving dangerous shop-lifter? Oh and the martial arts.

And all of this is evidence Rebecca is a killer of children?

I'm kinda surprised Dina Romano didn't attribute Rebecca's pretty eyes to something evil

 

[bourne]

The children complained about RZ's control of their eating habits to their mother. No details were released. I don't find it at all surprising that children do not like the rules being imposed by a parent's girlfriend/boyfriend whether or not the rules were justified.

I have a candy dish and consider myself a pretty good parent.

JMO

If you have kids, you'd know that teens complain all the time about their parents and caregivers. That's what they do as they're learning to come in to their own. They tests limits. They rebel. That's the natural adolescent phase.

They'd complain no matter what their diet is. Ex: If you gave them junk food, they'd blame you if they gained weight.

Setting up a healthy vs. junk food diet does not make Rebecca abusive or a killer.