2021

Jane Doe's Mother's Allegations (2021)

In May 2021, Jane Doe’s mother filed a complaint alleging the following:

Jane Doe’s mother alleged that from birth to the present, Jane Doe’s daughter primarily resided with her and that she functioned as the child’s sole caregiver. She further alleged that Jane Doe and the child’s father permitted her to act as the primary custodian.

Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe made multiple calls to law enforcement alleging attempted break-ins involving tampering with door locks. She also reported that Jane Doe contacted police regarding an object described as a “sex toy bunny flashlight with a remote control” found under Jane Doe’s daughter’s bed. Law enforcement reportedly investigated and found a plain stuffed rabbit.

Jane Doe’s mother reported concerns regarding Jane Doe’s behavior, including allegations of paranoia. She stated that Jane Doe accused her stepfather of spying on her through cameras hidden in night lights, although no cameras were found in the home. Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe accused the stepfather of coordinating with an individual in New York to surveil her; it was later determined that the stepfather was communicating with his own mother, who resides in Montana.

Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe contacted her sister stating that her life was in immediate danger. Jane Doe’s mother reported that upon checking on her, Jane Doe appeared to believe there was a recording device in the room. Jane Doe reportedly contacted law enforcement, and officers responded to the residence. Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe placed an additional call to 911 in the presence of responding officers, again stating that her life was in danger.

Jane Doe was then involuntarily admitted to the hospital. Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe had not slept for several days, carried a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and was inconsistent with prescribed medication use.

Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe falsely accused the stepfather of abusing Jane Doe’s daughter and continued to assert that the stepfather had a criminal history involving sexual abuse of minors, despite no criminal record being identified. Jane Doe’s daughter was evaluated by her pediatrician and at a local children’s hospital, and no signs of sexual or physical abuse were identified.

Additional allegations included that Jane Doe did not consistently bathe or change her daughter’s clothing, allowed frequent preschool absences, kept the child up late at night, and that the child appeared fatigued when brought to school. Jane Doe’s mother also reported concerns regarding Jane Doe’s access to transportation and alleged that Jane Doe planned to reside with her father upon release, whom she stated lacked adequate space for both Jane Doe and the child.

Jane Doe’s mother requested that the Court grant her both temporary and permanent custody of Jane Doe’s daughter, including immediate custody and restrictions preventing Jane Doe from removing the child from the Court’s jurisdiction.

Following approximately two months of investigation, the Court dissolved the order. The allegations were determined to be unfounded, baseless,  in other words, they were false allegations.