Painter v. Barkley

Sognier, Judge.

This case involves a petition by appellant Painter to terminate appellee Barkley’s parental rights to his son. Appellant is the child’s maternal aunt. Appellee was convicted of murder in the death of the child’s mother. Appellee is presently incarcerated and serving a life sentence. Appellant has custody of the child and has been appointed temporary guardian of the child. The evidence disclosed that appellee desired to communicate with his son and support him to the best of his ability through his parents. There was no evidence that appellee had ever abused or injured the child.