[gubamyster]

Her mom ADMITTED beating her.

Then why can't she be under her father's care, or the care of a relative? Would you rather have your child under the supervision of CPS rather than your care or the care of a close ralative?

[AppyPappy]

Are you referring to the same relatives who refused to tell authorities where they could find the beaten child?

[Humidston]

These people are called Irish Travelers... Itinerant thieves who travel all over the country conning innocent old people on home repairs and commiting outright theft.

Do you really think the "family" would'nt vanish into the woodwork with Martha? I don't.

[glory]

Because the family appears to be a bunch of crooks that would hide the child in a heartbeat while the mother took off on bail(something Irish travelers are known for doing--jumping bail). Believe me, this time, they would find a way to hide them better too. I don't think they thought this would get the attention it did the first time around or she would have stayed underground. Pressure was on and it put focus on their less than savory organization. I think the sooner folks here realize we are not dealing with your average American family, the sooner you will understand the reasons behind why Martha is not with any family members.

[Risa]

gubamyster...

When children are abused by one parent, the other is often silent; they are known to look the other way, so to speak, for whatever reasons.

Risa

[potlatch]

I believe it was O'Rielly, tonight, who had a lawyer on, who said all three children may be taken away from the family! They both have a history of offences in several states, and the father said 'he' was brought up learning to cheat and steal!!