Turpin family case

[mmsmom]

I have been reading a lot about this case. Anyone else? I’m shocked that it went on for so long. It’s just horrifying. So apparently in CA you can operate a private school and the state has no authority to inspect the school. It may be the same in other states but it seems someone should be checking on these “schools”. Particularly disturbing in this article is that the 29 year old weighed 82 pounds. My 11 year old is 80 pounds.

Horrific details emerge as parents accused of holding their 13 children captive are charged with torture - Los Angeles Times
https://apple.news/AiGfGIhwkQym6ckBpwriPIg

[Momit]

I've been following it too. Absolutely horrific. Reports said the mom was very confused about why they were arrested. Say what? Maybe mental illness is a factor.

[bisous]

I've been following it too. Absolutely horrific. Reports said the mom was very confused about why they were arrested. Say what? Maybe mental illness is a factor.

I read that she was married at age 16. I wonder how much she really understands...It really does sound like mental illness of some kind.

[♥ms.pacman♥]

it is so beyond the pale. I read somewhere that the mom's sister reported some abuse by the dad (watching her shower, etc)?

the pictures from the wedding and the Disney trips look like something straight out of a horror film.

[mmsmom]

it is so beyond the pale. I read somewhere that the mom's sister reported some abuse by the dad (watching her shower, etc)?

the pictures from the wedding and the Disney trips look like something straight out of a horror film.

And they filed bankruptcy because they were $240,000 in debt yet took 15 people to Disney & a vow renewal in Vegas.

[mmsmom]

Yes the mom’s sister said she was not allowed in the house but had no idea what was going on and was upset by it. The mom’s mother said they were loving parents and has no idea why they were arrested.

[Reader]

I have been reading a lot about this case. Anyone else? I’m shocked that it went on for so long. It’s just horrifying. So apparently in CA you can operate a private school and the state has no authority to inspect the school. It may be the same in other states but it seems someone should be checking on these “schools”. Particularly disturbing in this article is that the 29 year old weighed 82 pounds. My 11 year old is 80 pounds.

Horrific details emerge as parents accused of holding their 13 children captive are charged with torture - Los Angeles Times
https://apple.news/AiGfGIhwkQym6ckBpwriPIg

In California there is no "homeschooling". Instead homeschoolers set up private schools of 1 kid, 2 kids or however many kids are homeschooled within the family. This was affirmed to be a legal way for homeschoolers to homeschool by the Supreme Court of CA, IIRC. Every October, you file an affidavit listing the number of kids in the "school" and the names and addresses of the administrators. I'm not defending this horrifying situation, just clarifying that it's not as if it's a real private school.

[Kindra178]

The granddad doesn’t seem to believe it happened.


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[petesgirl]

I read that she was married at age 16. I wonder how much she really understands...It really does sound like mental illness of some kind.

Yes, I feel like the mother must have a severe mental disorder. Also wonder where she has been abused and manipulated by her husband. The whole story is sick, sick, sick. The 17 yr old who finally took the risk and got out is a total hero here. I'm sure that must have been terrifying for her to do. Did anyone else notice that in the wedding pic all the girls have their hair parted down the middle except the girl holding the baby and standing next to the dad? It crossed my mind that maybe the baby is hers and there has been sexual abuse going on as well? I don't know but I'm glad I don't have to serve on that jury and hear all the horrific things that start coming to light.

[petesgirl]

The granddad doesn’t seem to believe it happened.


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This scares me too, that the grandparents are questioning it. I really hope the kids don't end up with any of their extended family because I don't know if their needs will be taken seriously.