Juvenile Officer v. B.J.D.

Appellant, B.J.D. is the natural mother of N.D., N.D. and V.D. Appellant’s minor children were removed from the home of their natural parents on April 12,1988, and placed under the supervision of the Division of Family Services (DFS) for placement in alternative care pursuant to § 211.-031, RSMo 1986.

On October 6, 1988, B.J.D. was found guilty of three counts of child abuse in relation to siblings of the minor children involved here. Appellant was sentenced to a seven year term of imprisonment. On October 28,1988, appellant’s husband, N.D. was convicted of three counts of child *791abuse, two…