Fatal Custody
Summary
Two mothers, Hope Hooton and Kellie Elliott, feared their children were unsafe with their fathers, who later killed their children. The article looks at how family courts sometimes miss or ignore warnings about danger, and it examines calls for changes to protect children in custody cases.Key Facts
- Hope Hooton sought protection after her husband showed signs of suicidal behavior and mental health problems.
- Kellie Elliott documented long-term domestic violence and abuse by her child's father.
- Both fathers were allowed unsupervised visits with their children despite these concerns.
- The fathers later killed their children during these visits.
- Evidence of danger to the children was often missed, ignored, or never reached family courts.
- There is a debate about equal custody laws and how they may affect child safety.
- Experts and advocates suggest changes in court practices to better protect children from violence.
- The film "Fault Lines" explores these issues through the mothers’ stories.
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