Nicholas Rhea Hoffert and Gary Hoffert (Twins); and Girl adopted by David and Lynn Giddens
Three-month-old boy about to be adopted with his twin brother by David Michael Giddens and his wife Latresa Lynette "Lynn" Giddens (aka Lynn Williams), died shortly after he was struck by his stay-at-home foster dad, David. Giddens had had Multiple Sclerosis and was the primary care-giver. David was sentenced to two life terms. NIcholas' twin brother Gary was also found to have seven fractured ribs, two fractured lower leg bones and a fractured upper leg bone.
The 9 year old adopted daughter of David & Lynn reported sexual abuse while she was in temporary foster care. The daughter has special needs, and was expected to be placed with an aunt until Lynn was cleared of any wrongdoing. Latresa/Lynn filed for divorce after Nicholas death.
The 9 year old adopted daughter of David & Lynn reported sexual abuse while she was in temporary foster care. The daughter has special needs, and was expected to be placed with an aunt until Lynn was cleared of any wrongdoing. Latresa/Lynn filed for divorce after Nicholas death.
Date: 2006-02-10
Placement type: To be adopted
Type of abuse: Lethal physical abuse, Sexual abuse
Abuser: Adoptive father
Placement
Organizations: Bethany Christian Services
Location
Cleburne, TexasUnited States
See map: Google Maps
| Document | Date |
|---|---|
| Cleburne man charged with child abuse | 2006-02-10 |
| Adopting dad held in death of infant | 2006-02-11 |
| Surviving infant twin, 9-year-old girl to remain in state custody. | 2006-02-14 |
| Giddens hearing stretches into night | 2006-02-26 |
| Suspect also accused of abusing daughter, 9 | 2006-02-28 |
| Giddens’ wife gains custody | 2006-04-18 |
| Giddens receives second life sentence | 2007-02-23 |
| David Michael GIDDENS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas | 2008-04-16 |
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