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Tucson Arizona: New details from CPS: Williams and Payne cases
New details from CPS: Williams and Payne cases
http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6809962 New details just released by Child Protective Services reveal the agency's involvement with Ariana and Tyler Payne and Brandon Williams before the children's deaths. You'll recall, it all came to the public's attention back in February when 4 year old Ariana's body was found in a plastic container at a midtown storage facility. Her brother, 5 year old Tyler, is also believed dead, but his body has never been found. Then, in March, 5 year old Brandon Williams died at a Tucson hospital. The medical examiner determined he suffered blunt force trauma to the head. After lawsuits were filed by the media earlier this year, CPS finally released a summary of the kids' cases Wednesday afternoon. The document outlines the allegations of abuse and neglect against all three children. It also addresses follow-up visits by CPS workers and, in the case of Brandon Williams, the inability of CPS to find him. What follows are the complete summaries for both cases as released to the media by CPS. SUMMARY OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WITH TYLER AND ARIANA PAYNE Arrest of Christopher Payne Reported to CPS A report was made to the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline on March 1, 2007 indicating that Ariana and Tyler Payne's half sibling, age 2, needed to be sheltered due to Christopher Payne's arrest and concerns regarding Reina Gonzalez' (the half sibling's mother) knowledge/involvement with Ariana's death and Tyler's disappearance. The child was removed and placed in foster care and a dependency petition was filed in juvenile court. Prior to Mr. Payne's arrest, CPS had received no reports alleging that either Christopher Payne or Reina Gonzalez had abused or neglected these children. However, CPS did have contact with Mr. Payne while investigating allegations concerning Tyler and Ariana and, therefore, information is being provided about CPS contact with Mr. Payne. Summary of Prior CPS Contacts with Christopher Payne In May 2002, CPS had contact with Mr. Payne while investigating low-risk physical abuse allegations concerning Tyler.* Tyler was not living with Mr. Payne at the time that the alleged incidents occurred and Mr. Payne was not the perpetrator of the abuse allegations, but the investigation included contact with him. After the alleged incidents took place, Tyler's mother had left him in Mr. Payne's care. Legal custody of Tyler had not been established but Mr. Payne had been provided with information to obtain an attorney. *Further details of the allegations are not able to be released because they do not involve Mr. Payne and are not related to the cause of Ariana's death. CPS visited Mr. Payne's home on May 2, 2002. Case notes indicate the case manager observed Tyler, who had a happy disposition and appeared healthy and well cared for. The case manager noted she had no concerns. Mr. Payne was working full time for the city. His sister and the paternal grandparents were caring for Tyler when Mr. Payne was at work and were helping him. The CPS Specialist observed food in the cupboards and refrigerator, and formula for the baby. The infant had a crib and appropriate equipment for taking care of him. The CPS specialist indicated that Mr. Payne was appropriate with Tyler and willing to care for him. Mr. Payne indicated he might want assistance with child care in the future. On June 8, 2002, Mr. Payne contacted the CPS specialist and requested day care for Tyler. Child care services were authorized for six months. On June 11 2002, Mr. Payne contacted the CPS specialist, leaving a message that he was having some problems with Tyler's mother, indicating she wanted to take custody of Tyler, but he was concerned about her ability to meet Tyler's needs. The CPS Specialist spoke to the father on June 13, 2002. Mr. Payne repeated that he was very worried about letting Tyler's mother have Tyler. He stated he did not believe she is able to care for him. Mr. Payne indicated he was going to give the mother a visit with Tyler for the weekend, but was worried she wouldn't give him back. The CPS Specialist provided Mr. Payne with the number for lawyer referral. On June 17, 2002, the CPS Specialist indicated in a closing summary for the case that Tyler was in very good care with his biological father. The allegations were to be unsubstantiated. In October 2005, CPS received another report alleging neglect of Tyler and Ariana. Again, Mr. Payne was not identified as a perpetrator of the neglect. Mr. Payne did not live in the home with Tyler and Ariana and was not contacted by CPS until February 2006, when CPS learned that Tyler and Ariana had been left in the care of Mr. Payne by their mother sometime in January 2006. In a telephone call with Mr. Payne, he indicated he was unsure what to do with the children since he did not have custody of them. The CPS Specialist advised Mr. Payne that he could consider changing custody and was provided with information to contact the court for custodial issues. On February 14, 2006, Mr. Payne contacted the CPS Specialist. He was concerned because the children's mother said she was coming to get the children and there was nothing that he could do to stop her. Mr. Payne indicated the mother told him that she had been cooperating with CPS. Mr. Payne was advised that the mother was not cooperating with CPS services. The CPS Specialist suggested Mr. Payne contact CPS if the mother attempted to take the children. On February 14, 2006, a CPS case aide attempted to visit Mr. Payne's home but found no one at home. The CPS Specialist documented in the case file on February 14, 2006 that Mr. Payne had obtained paperwork for a change in custody, but had not yet filled out the paperwork. It was also noted that Mr. Payne had been advised to contact CPS if mother attempted to abscond with the children since the children would be at risk with her. On February 15, 2006, the CPS specialist received a telephone call from the mother. The mother reported that the children were with their father, who (according to the mother) was ordered no visitation in June of 2004 due to domestic violence. In the discussion that followed, the mother indicated that she had allowed the children to go with Mr. Payne because they had not seen him in three years. She also said that Mr. Payne had never harmed the children in the past. The CPS Specialist suggested that the mother take the children to her step-father's home (maternal stepgrandfather) and cooperate with services. She was asked to contact her step-father and seek assistance from him and she refused. On February 21, 2006, a CPS case aide conducted a home visit to Mr. Payne's home and observed the children. No indication of abuse or neglect was identified. On February 22, 2006, the case aide provided Mr. Payne with information to enroll the children in AHCCCS health care. On March 9, 2006, CPS was informed by police that the mother had attempted to retrieve the children from Mr. Payne. Mr. Payne told the officer he had petitioned for emergency custody with the court and showed the officer the paperwork. Mr. Payne also advised the officer that CPS was involved. The officer contacted the CPS supervisor and information was shared about why the children would be at risk with their mother. Because the mother is not suspected in the death of Ariana Payne and the disappearance of Tyler Payne, the details of this information cannot be released. The officer was informed that CPS had no reports of abuse or neglect by Mr. Payne. The officer left the children in the care of their father. The police report from March 9, 2006 indicates the officer documented that the children appeared to be happy and healthy, that there was plenty of food in the home and the home looked to be in good order except for some "uncleanness" in the kitchen. The CPS case was closed on April 14, 2006. Custody Issue At no time did CPS award custody of the children to Mr. Payne nor does CPS have authority to award custody. Parental custody is awarded by the Domestic Relations Court. In working with families, CPS does provide information to parents about the process of getting or changing custody orders. If requested by law enforcement or the court, we will share any case information that we have, including custody arrangements, risk issues, etc. BASIC FACTS OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WITH BRANDON WILLIAMS AND DIANE WILLIAMS Death of Brandon Williams Reported to CPS On March 22, 2007 a report was made to the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline that on March 21, 2007 at 11:30 p.m., Brandon's mother, Diane Williams, phoned 9-1-1 reporting Brandon was having difficulty breathing. Brandon was transported by ambulance to Northwest Hospital. Brandon was observed to have "very suspicious injuries" to his body. These marks were identified as "ligature injuries to his neck, wrists and ankles." Pima County Sheriff's Office was also contacted and responded to the hospital. Brandon was pronounced dead at the hospital. Arrest of Diane Williams Diane Williams was arrested for suspicion of first degree murder by the Pima County Sheriff's office on March 22, 2007. CPS History and Involvement Brandon was never identified in any CPS report as a victim of abuse by either of his parents. He was identified as a victim of neglect in one report, received on August 31, 2006. The allegations were that Mrs. Williams was unable to protect Brandon from his older sibling. Brandon was seen several times by CPS; no abuse or neglect was observed. The allegation of neglect was unsubstantiated. Shortly after completion of its investigation of this report on September 13, 2006, CPS lost contact with Mrs. Williams. CPS made numerous, but unsuccessful, attempts to locate the child and mother including unannounced home visits at possible locations identified, contacts with local school officials, contact with the school district, contact with the mother's bank, and requesting police assistance via phone when the family was seen in a car. SUMMARY OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WITH BRANDON WILLIAMS AND DIANE WILLIAMS On August 31, 2006, CPS received a report that Mrs. Williams had reported to a service provider that Brandon's sibling had injured Brandon on August 29, 2006, during an argument. The older child was detained. Mrs. Williams stated she attempted to keep Brandon and the older child apart during an argument, but Brandon got past her and the older child twisted Brandon's face and punched him causing some bruising. The older child also attacked Mrs. Williams and a neighbor who was attempting to help Mrs. Williams. This is the only report received by CPS containing allegations regarding Brandon. On September 5, 2006, the CPS investigator interviewed Brandon at school. No evidence of abuse or neglect was identified. On September 13, 2006, the CPS specialist saw Brandon at school. No evidence of abuse or neglect was identified. Brandon reported he was living at a motel and identified the motel. On September 13, 2006, the CPS Specialist attempted to locate Mrs. Williams at the motel identified by Brandon. Mrs. Williams was identified as a guest and her room was called but there was no answer. The hotel staff would not provide Mrs. Williams' room number to the CPS Specialist. On September 18, 2006, the CPS Specialist learned that Mrs. Williams had been in contact with a service provider and was scheduled to come in later the same day. The provider agreed to contact the CPS Specialist if Mrs. Williams showed for her appointment. On September 25, 2006, the CPS Specialist went to the family home. She found no one at home. While there, a neighbor indicated Mrs. Williams had not been seen in at the home for 4-5 days. On October 16, 2006, Brandon's school was contacted. The CPS Specialist was informed that Brandon has not been in school since September 27, 2006. The school had attempted to contact Mrs. Williams and the identified emergency contact several times; messages had been left with no response from Mrs. Williams or the emergency contact. School personnel had been to the home and had concerns. Prior to these absences, Brandon had not missed any school. Mrs. Williams had missed a scheduled parent teacher conference on October 6, 2006. On October 16, 2006, the CPS Specialist attempted to locate the family at home. No one was home but a foul smell was noted and the Pima County Sheriff's office was contacted. An officer entered home through an open window in the back of the house and allowed the CPS Specialist into the home. The home was noted to be in total disarray with furniture overturned and garbage in bags in front of the windows. Miscellaneous items were noted to be scattered all over the floors, the kitchen was dirty with items all over the dirty counters. Furniture was found in the master bedroom and clothing strewn all over the floors. The hallway was noted to be covered in clothing and junk and difficult to maneuver in the home. A neighbor came over and stated that no one had been seen around the home in 3-4 weeks. Another neighbor reported they had not seen anyone in over a month or two. On October 17, 2006 the CPS Specialist was contacted and told that Mrs. Williams was currently at the home. The CPS Specialist went to the home and found the door open but the screen door closed. She called out but received no answer. The CPS Specialist left the residence but returned five minutes later and saw Mrs. Williams arrive. Mrs. Williams and another woman got out of the car. A child, believed to be Brandon was observed in the back seat of the car. A large man met Mrs. Williams outside and then Mrs. Williams and the friend got back in the car and left with the child. The CPS Specialist contacted the Pima County Sheriff's office but when she saw Mrs. Williams start to leave she pulled up to the driveway and asked them to stop so that she could talk to them. They immediately drove off. The CPS Specialist attempted to follow the car but was unable to see where they went. While following the car the CPS Specialist contacted the Sheriff's office and Tucson police when the car entered Tucson police jurisdiction for assistance. Both were provided with license plate for the car and information about CPS concerns about Brandon. The CPS Specialist returned to the family home, but did not find Mrs. Williams there. On October 20, 2006, the CPS Specialist received information from a relative that Mrs. Williams might be living in an apartment with friends. The relative provided the first names of the friends, but could not provide any other information with which to locate Mrs. Williams. On November 8, 2006 the CPS Specialist contacted Brandon's school and was again informed Brandon had not returned to school. No request for his records had been received. The CPS Specialist asked that school contact CPS if records were requested. On November 8, 2006 the CPS Specialist contacted the Tucson Unified school district. The CPS Specialist was informed that Brandon was not enrolled in the school district and no requests for his school records had been received. On December 5, 2006 another call was placed to Brandon's last school. The CPS Specialist was informed Brandon was not in school but a teacher recently saw the Mrs. Williams at a local bank. The bank was contacted, but staff indicated they could not provide any information about their customers. CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NSA / CIA WIRETAPPING PROGRAM.... CPS Does not protect children... It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even killed at the hands of Child Protective Services. every parent should read this .pdf from connecticut dcf watch... http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US These numbers come from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN) Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS *Perpetrators of Maltreatment* Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59 Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13 Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241 Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12 Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, HAPPILY DESTROYING HUNDREDS OF INNOCENT FAMILIES YEARLY NATIONWIDE AND COMING TO YOU'RE HOME SOON... BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION... |
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