One Adopted Child is Dead, Another Appears Abused … Several Adopted or Foster Siblings Removed into State Protective Custody
A 12 year old Illinois boy recently died, apparently, from beatings. His 16 year old brother’s face is scarred and his arm is in a sling.
The cause of their injuries? Likely, child abuse, according to reports.
By whom? Allegedly, their adoptive parents - who still had eight minor children in their home at the instance of the boy’s death. There reportedly may have been additional abuse of the dead boy by an adoptive or foster sibling.
Several of these children are adopted, the rest,
The adoptive / foster parents went to court to desire visitation. Not surprisingly, their ask was denied.
No charges have been filed yet. But child welfare agency investigations and police investigations continue.
Read more in this SouthTown Star spread: Will County judge denies visitation to Crete parents.
Original post by Janet Langjahr
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