I'm not categorically stating that murder was committed, just that I am adverse to assumptions of this sort.
I agree. This case needs further investigation. There are just too many odd things about it that don't make sense.
I wouldn't be surprised at the presence of some child neglect. I am not saying there was a lack of love for the kids. I don't know these people (obviously). But it is sooooo easy just to toss the kids outside, (or, in front of the boob tube or the Ninnie Tender or game boy, or whatever), just to get them out of your hair while you go about your "adult" business (getting high, fooling around, tinkering with your car, etc.) I doubt the mother(s) had any idea as to how long the kids were actually out of sight. As for the one father, I think his emotions were for real (if not, sign him up for an Oscar). If those emotions were for real, he has my sympathy. It must of been a horrible experience. And while I am at it, I'll add that I hope some good will come out of this, that some parent somewhere, will drop whatever they are occupied with, and check on their kids...