Yes, Kyron's Mom Can Sue Terri Moulton Horman

Some people are failing to understand, from what I see on Facebook and in comments at news websites, that Desiree Young, mother of Kyron Horman, has a solid legal case against Terri Moulton Horman. On June 4, 2010, Terri Moulton Horman, Kyron's stepmother, states that she left him at school. When attendance was taken, Kyron was not at school. Kyron was not in school all day, on June 4. Later on, that same day, when Desiree had been scheduled to take Kyron to her house for the weekend, Kyron was still missing. Terri was the last custodial adult to have Kyron in her care. Now that Terri is no longer Kyron's stepmother, and no longer a defacto guardian of Kyron in any way, Kyron's parents have the right to physical custody of Kyron. Since Terri is the last known person to have had any contact with Kyron, it is logical, reasonable, and legal to insist upon answers and testimony from Terri concerning Kyron's whereabouts. This, ladies and gentlemen who don't think Desriee has a solid case, is what this case is all about. And, in Oregon, there is a specific law called Aaron's Law, written by Sean Cruz, specifically to deal with step parents who steal children from natural parents. Because of this, I anticipate that Stephen Houze, Esquire, representing Terri Horman, will have a more difficult time getting this case dismissed, which; I'm sure, he wants to do.

Even if Terri does not testify; even if Terri does not appear in court, the discovery process can subpeona her bank records, her phone conversations, every single email, testimony from more witnesses and potential witnesses, and even medical records to get a clearer picture of where everyone in the Horman family was on June 4, 2010. And also, the court can order Terri to produce Kyron. If that happens, and she fails to give him back to his parents or testify as to where he might be found, Terri could be charged with contempt of court. Most jurisdictions give judges the leeway to jail defendants and other parties in court who are found in contempt until such a time as they are no longer in contempt. If that happens to Terri Moulton Horman, perhaps she will give Kyron back to Desiree.

It has been two years. Terri, where is Kyron?