In theory I agree - hiding the kids in reaction to a threat might be her way of protecting them. It's all of the bats@!t crazy stuff that's come out since, including the suspicious deaths, that will be her biggest obstacle to retaining custody.What has she done to make her lose custody? If the threats are true and she put them in hiding with a trusted associate she is not guilty of any crime except the misdemeanor of defying an Idaho judge and lying to police, none of which are much more than a speeding ticket. If she is convicted she has already served her time. If a Charles-brother turns out to be a LEO I think she will get off based on reasonable fear. If one is an FBI agent I think her defense is a slam dunk...assuming the kids are alive and in hiding.