I've often wondered about this too - no friends, aunts, uncles, or cousins offering support? I bet they are all saying "Gee, we knew something horrible was going to happen with this kid and now look what she's done". They probably ran for the hills years ago.
We have a neighbor like that. His parents constantly cover up for him and blame everyone and everything but him for his bad behavior and poor grades. Sadly, it's like we fear the future and all have feelings that he will do something really awful before he gets out of high school and I don't think any of us would offer support at that point. We've already had enough and he is only 8.
On the other hand, if a friend or relative of mine was accused of something atrocious and I believed in their innocence I would be there to stand up for them regardless.