I can't remember where I read it, but years and years ago when researching serial killers and their "early years" and seeing so many similarities to killing animals at a young age, one mental health professional wrote that for children that experience extreme abuse, the desire to hurt or kill small animals (or even other kids, younger than them) was their way of taking back control of their own lives.Very concerning re: the child’s desire to kill animals.
No words. Much worse than anyone imagined. These kids were permanently damaged and disabled from this abuse. How could it go on so long without anyone stepping in? The parents knew where to live and how to behave to prevent anyone close to them from interfering. They put a lot of thought and work into hiding horrific abuse for so many years. Did any of these kids ever experience anything like a normal environment? Doesn't sound like it.
Very concerning re: the child’s desire to kill animals.
They lived in a suburban development though. That actually seems like a bold decision to me. To go from rural Texas to a suburban development shows their cockiness imo
Did I miss something?Very concerning re: the child’s desire to kill animals.
I agree. It's a sobering reminder the incredible toll abuse, neglect, and isolation has on a human being.
I hope and pray that whatever help they get can be beneficial in stopping or controlling this desire.
The sad reality I came to today (and I know this, but I didn't want to think about it) is some of them may never be okay.
Did I miss something?
Did I miss something?
ZohreenVerified account @Zohreen 2h2 hours ago
Riverside DA investigator relays what doc said about #Turpin kids. In at least 1 child, saw:
-Desire to kill animals
-Severe muscle wasting
-Pale appearance (Anemia)
-Liver enzymes spilling into blood
-Psycho-social dwarfism
-Hypothyroidism
-Vit D deficiency
-Visible coliosis
Louise gives flirty little smiles to her lawyer.I've only seen a couple of short videos of today's hearings.
She looks ghastly. Her lawyer looks like Mark Sievers/wife murderer and seemed serious.
He/defendant looks guilty or at least trying to appear to be taking this seriously. His lawyer looks like she's doing anything other than being there to represent a man accused of torturing his 13 children and sexually assaulting at least one of them; she smiles often and her entire demeanor appears to be quite pleasant.
Thank you so much to all who posted tweets today. So harrowing and unfathomable.
A few more tweet tidbits:
Rob McMillan
@abc7robmcmillan
#TurpinCase Laughter in the courtroom when a defense attorney asked the investigator if he's reviewed ALL the hospital documents. He said no; there were over 9,000 of them. Defense attorney said "that's a lot of pages." Investigator then gestured with his hand well over his head.
7:17 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase Investigator: the Turpin parents abandoned their children in a Texas apartment for three years while they lived 50 miles away
6:47 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase Investigator: the 12-year old girl has a body weight percentile of 0.04, and body height percentile of 0.01. Doctor said this is indication of prolonged calorie deprivation.
5:39 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase Investigator: one of the boys had difficulty walking because of muscle weakness, and scoliosis in his back. That same child talked about wanting to kill animals, and that his dreams could predict the future.
5:35 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase Investigator: the 11-year old girl had the most severe symptoms; body weight percentile of 0.01 and a body height percentile of 0.79. She had the arm thickness of a 4.5-month old child.
5:31 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase All of the minor children were admitted to the hospital on January 14th, all released on January 25th
5:30 PM · Jun 20, 2018
#TurpinCase Deputy says a Turpin daughter told him they hadn't had their bedsheets changed in more than a year.
5:09 PM · Jun 20, 2018
Louise gives flirty little smiles to her lawyer.