Nicholas Rhea Hoffert and Gary Hoffert (Twins); and Girl adopted by David and Lynn Giddens
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2006 Feb 10
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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.
Documents
Title | Publication date |
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David Michael GIDDENS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas | 2008 Apr 16 |
Giddens receives second life sentence | 2007 Feb 23 |
Giddens’ wife gains custody | 2006 Apr 18 |
Suspect also accused of abusing daughter, 9 | 2006 Feb 28 |
Giddens hearing stretches into night | 2006 Feb 26 |
Surviving infant twin, 9-year-old girl to remain in state custody. | 2006 Feb 14 |
Adopting dad held in death of infant | 2006 Feb 11 |
Cleburne man charged with child abuse | 2006 Feb 10 |
Adoptive Father Arrested In Infant's Death |