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What shocking is none of the older children never had the guts to run away. The parents were outnumbered with children, half were already adults. Ya think they’d come up with a plan to escape a long time ago even if it meant physically hurting their parents to get away. Thank God for the 17yr. old. Bless her brave soul. I don’t normally condone violence but in rare instances there have been stories of children murdering one or both parents due to abuse. It’s sad they were so paralyzed with fear to remain in an abusive environment for as long as they were.
What shocking is none of the older children never had the guts to run away. The parents were outnumbered with children, half were already adults. Ya think they’d come up with a plan to escape a long time ago even if it meant physically hurting their parents to get away. Thank God for the 17yr. old. Bless her brave soul. I don’t normally condone violence but in rare instances there have been stories of children murdering one or both parents due to abuse. It’s sad they were so paralyzed with fear to remain in an abusive environment for as long as they were.
What can you possibly know about what happened in these kid's minds? It is not for us to question why! Only they know what they know. Never blame the victims, which they are. Ever heard of Stockholm"s
Syndrome?
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Originally Posted by sayulita
What can you possibly know about what happened in these kid's minds? It is not for us to question why! Only they know what they know. Never blame the victims, which they are. Ever heard of Stockholm"s
Syndrome?
My intent wasn’t blaming the victims. Yes, I’ve heard of the syndrome. I know nothing because I have never met any of the children. Only they know the true story of what happened
My intent wasn’t blaming the victims. Yes, I’ve heard of the syndrome. I know nothing because I have never met any of the children. Only they know the true story of what happened
That's why you can't say you can't believe "they didn't have the guts". The situation was so horrific and controlling, they were likely robbed of their will and power. Agreed that they were within their rights to end their misery by killing the parents, but apparently they couldn't/wouldn't conceive of it.
What shocking is none of the older children never had the guts to run away. The parents were outnumbered with children, half were already adults. Ya think they’d come up with a plan to escape a long time ago even if it meant physically hurting their parents to get away. Thank God for the 17yr. old. Bless her brave soul. I don’t normally condone violence but in rare instances there have been stories of children murdering one or both parents due to abuse. It’s sad they were so paralyzed with fear to remain in an abusive environment for as long as they were.
Well, they were often shackled, they were half starved, and they knew almost nothing of the outside world. The adult offspring were so malnourished and undersized, the police thought they were all children.
The police saw the adult male in shackles. He was being punished for sneaking food.
The kids were kept in perpetual childhood by starvation and punishment.
...Kinda hard to run away when you and your siblings are chained to your beds, and those who should love you most threaten you and your siblings with torture unto death if you should dare to complain, much less seek to escape...
A statement from the lawyer(s) representing the Turpin children said that the older ones are living together, some of them attending school, enjoying exploring and learning more about the everyday world around them, shopping, and doing well. They see their younger siblings, who are in foster care (no idea if the younger ones are together but I do hope so) regularly and are very affectionate and protective with them. The Turpin children were very relieved that their "parents" pled guilty, so they will not have to testify at a trial.
I would think that a social worker has signed them up for Medicaid and a lawyer can set up a trust for the money raised to shield from the state. 500k divided by 13 isn't much. I think a lawyer might even advise the older children to decline their share so they don't have problems getting Medicaid and other social services. Taking their 35k probably isn't worth eliminating their eligibility for California services.
The only ones who will need Medicaid are the ones over 18. The kids will have CHIP, all may qualify for SS disability at least temporarily but hopefully be adopted eventually. The younger ones will be in foster care. They can’t get Medicaid with $500,000 in assets in any case. You can’t have more than $2000 in assets. I am hoping they will be able to get jobs eventually and an independent life.
I don’t know what assets the parents have either. The kids may get proceeds from the house, etc too.
My intent wasn’t blaming the victims. Yes, I’ve heard of the syndrome. I know nothing because I have never met any of the children. Only they know the true story of what happened
The girl who eventually escaped said she’d been planning the escape for “years”. The opportunity presented that day. There is also often less terror in the known and familiar even if it’s awful, then taking that terrifying step into the unknown. Who knows what would have happened if she were caught.
Well, they were often shackled, they were half starved, and they knew almost nothing of the outside world. The adult offspring were so malnourished and undersized, the police thought they were all children.
The police saw the adult male in shackles. He was being punished for sneaking food.
The kids were kept in perpetual childhood by starvation and punishment.
I do agree that the 17 year old was very brave.
I never get over that. food. Has it been determined what kind of crazy the parents are?
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